Man's fascination with flight goes back centuries. With modern technology his dream has become a reality. During this programme you will witness a unique and different perspective of Britain's railways.
We journey over the cities of London - Exeter - Bath - Newcastle - Glasgow and York. We fly over steel works - coal mines - power stations - docks and oil refineries. We see the magnificent Forth Bridge and Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Saltash Bridge, the highlands of Scotland and Glenfinnen Viaduct. We also visit the South Coast - Beattock - the Newcastle to Carlisle line - and Tees yard.
A wide variety of motive power is witnessed - including classes 08, 37, 56 and Inter-City 125s.
This programme will not only appeal to railway enthusiasts - but also to anyone who has wanted to witness a spectacular birds-eye view of Britain.
Produced by - Transport Video Publishing
Running time - 60 Minutes
DVD only