In the pre Beeching era, the railway was often the main mode of travel for the legions of holidaymakers making their way to the seaside.

A network of branches connected the coastal resorts with the main line network. We explore various lines employing both steam and diesel traction in the 1960s.

The programme comprises:

• The Minehead branch in the days of steam and in 1969
• The Maiden Newton to Bridport branch including an ill-fated steam special
• The Hayling Island Branch
• The Cleveden to Yatton Branch
• Yeovil Junction and its lines connecting to the coast
• The Sidmouth Branch.

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Produced by - Transport Video Publishing
Running time - 60 Minutes
DVD only

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