This programme uses archive film to provide a comprehensive account of these powerful locomotives from the 1930s to the present day.

The highlights include:

• A 'Princess' under construction
• Lineside and footplate views from the 1930s
• 6201's epic 401 mile run to Glasgow
• The 'Turbomotive' at Euston and on the main line
• 'Coronation' being built
• The record-breaking run to Crewe
• BR days with shots from Euston
• Camden Bank
• Watford Junction
• Bushey Troughs
• Tamworth
• Crewe and the climb to Shap including 6208 at Shap Wells and 6209 at Greenholme
• Railtours including 46251 on the 'East Midlander'
• Parcel and freight workings, including 46200 on the Aberdeen fish train
• 46248 shunting at Bletchley
• 46235 on the Broad Street milk
• Preservation action plus much more!

In addition we take a close look at the namings, locos on shed, the effects of the removal of the streamlining and a guide to the footplate.

This programme was made in 1994 and has been digitally remastered.