The route is set for our departure from platform 2 at Penzance station in Cornwall, the most western outpost of the GWR network.
This classic GWR main line is seen travelling from west to east for the first time. The route is renowned for its brilliant engineering with dozens of impressive viaducts, the infamous Devon banks, Brunel's iconic Royal Albert Bridge and the Dawlish sea wall, not to mention the superb scenery viewed from the cab of an Intercity Express Train. As well as the usual cab interiors trackside and station shots, we follow our IET from a helicopter travelling overhead.
The fascinating history of this former broad-gauge route, built by three separate companies, is in Rob Curling's narration (with a commentary-off option on disc).
• Narrated by Rob Curling
• Written by Peter Middleton
• Filmed in Summer 2022
Produced by - Video 125
Running time - 158 minutes
DVD and Blu-ray
Released - August 2022