This 1960's archive film shows virtually all the classes of steam locomotives then at work in their respective areas on the SNCF. — On-train, line-side, shed and station views encapsulating history in scenes now gone foreve... more »r - the semaphore signaling, uniforms, smoke and grime of the great French steam age.
Featuring...
-241P's on the Paris-Clermont Expresses.
-The 040TX shunting at Vierzon.
-Rush hour at Paris Nord.
-The Paris Bastille Suburban service.
-Services from Lille & the 242TA's.
-G & K Pacics back when the Fleche d'Or carried a headboard.
-The small & large tank locos of Boulogne.
-North British built locos at Argentan.
And many more...
-Another title in ArtsmagicDVD's large international rail series.
-The locomotives captured here are long out of commission, making this program one of the few remaining places to see them in action.
-This is the first time this program has been available in the US on DVD.« less