The Last Main Line: multimedia files

Movies and Sound Files from the Last Main Line

Click to download MP3 sound file describing the accident at Leicester viaduct: 804 kb

On 25th September 1949, a goods train collided with an engine on Leicester viaduct. Download an interview with the driver. (MP3: 804 k)

Download a movie showing a steam train's progress on the GCR between Rothley and Loughborough

This video clip shows the preserved section of the Great Central Railway between Rothley and Loughborough. Download the file in Windows Media (5.7 mb) or Quicktime (6.4 mb) format.

More video clips:
	Train departing Loughborough Central Station.	QuickTime (1.6 Mb) WinMedia (1.4 Mb)	Changing points manually at the trackside.	QuickTime (452 K) WinMedia (416 K)
	Views around Rothley Station.	QuickTime (2.5 Mb) WinMedia (2.2 Mb)	Views across Swithland Reservoir from moving train.	QuickTime (1.4 K) WinMedia (1.3 K)
	Changing points and signals from the signal box.	QuickTime (580 K) WinMedia (528 K)	Stoking the fire on the footplate.	QuickTime (672 K) WinMedia (600 K)
	Steam engine at work, showing wheels, links, pistons etc.	QuickTime (564 K) WinMedia (508 K)	The level of pollution that a steam engine can cause.	QuickTime (1.3 Mb) WinMedia (1.1 Mb)
	Mail bag collection and drop-off.	QuickTime (804 K) WinMedia (716 K)	Unveiling of the 'Atlantic Conveyor' name plate.	QuickTime (1.5 Mb) WinMedia (1.5 Mb)