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Big Freight 32 travels countrywide hunting down the best of the UK Railfreight. Filmed and presented in the longstanding style, you won't see the cameraman's face or have him talking gibberish as the trains pass! This is proper filmmaking; proper old-school - maps, professional camerawork and informative narration - but most of all, we stick to the tried and trusted formula... big locos, big wagons, big flows... nothing but Big Freight!
At the time of writing this programme was still in early production. More will be added, but confirmed so far are:
S & C Freight: The old Midland route from Carlisle to Settle and onto Hellifield is well known as one of Britain's most scenic railway lines but it also has a number of freight terminals and flows, with a branch to a new railhead at Horton under construction. As of spring 2025, there were regular trains to Arcow Quarry and the virtual quarry at Ribblehead - usually Class 60 hauled - with Freightliner now working to the Gypsum plant at New Biggin. Cement trains continue between Clitheroe and Carlisle, plus engineers and timber trains from Carlisle and with one or two other flows, there's a lot to see. All the freight terminals and flows are featured here, including the run-round moves at Blea Moor - the most remote location in the country to do this - plus stunning aerial footage on a truly stunning section of railway line.
Bitumen Wagon Moves: The Haverton Hill - Preston bitumen train ran for the last time in December 2024 and in January and February 2025, the last of the ICA wagons were taken away for storage. Hauled by 56049 and 56113 respectively, trains along the 180-year old dock branch and that 1 in 29 gradient ran for the final time. Both trains are featured here with the final wagon move all the way to Eastriggs MOD base in Scotland.
Penmaenmawr Ballast: On 3rd March 2025, 37405 deputised for the usual Class 70, hauling a rake of 22 JNA wagons from Longport to Penmaenmawr Quarry. Later on, 70803 arrived light to haul the loaded train back. Full coverage of the day, with 37405 shunting and loading the train.
Plus: Tees Yard, colourful Class 69s, Blackford water trains and action from York and Milford Junction.
• All sections are introduced with full commentary and maps.
• Includes aerial footage.
• So much more than just train after train running past the camera!
• This is all brand new footage, filmed in 2023-25 – GUARANTEED.
*See website & Facebook for final programme details.
Produced by - Train Crazy
Running time - 150 minutes
Format - 16:9 widescreen
DVD and Blu-ray
Released - May 2025
