The LNER Encyclopedia

Venla Hellstedt of ITV, writes:

Your members may be interested to find out about the new Local History channel from ITV Local Anglia:

http://www.itvlocal.com/anglia/history - click on the From the Archives button on the right hand side menu.

I have today added archive footage of the 'Middy'! Plus more train-themed footage.

Note that you need to be in the UK to view the film. Internet Explorer is also recommended.

Richard

On clicking a few page options and using Firefox I managed to get it to work in the US - so overseas readers should 'experiment' you might get it to work.

There's also footage of the 1939 LNER Exhibition at Norwich.

Richard

Some real gems here - particularly the film of the Scotsman with loads of detailed stuff and Kings X men supposedly working right through. Where else is there a film showing luncheon being served in a LNER restaurant car with 10000 at the front. Exquisite shots of the carriage washer at Bounds Green and as for those bucket seats in the Tourist Stock.......