The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill (1980)

The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill (1980) poster

Brian Redhead reports from the 'Rocket 150' event held at Rainhill, Lancashire to mark the 150th anniversary of the world's first inter-city railway and the Stephensons' legendary Rocket locomotive. On display are 'celebrity' engines from across the country, including the 'Green Arrow', the 'Flying Scotsman' and the record-breaking Mallard-class train that bore its designer's name, 'Sir Nigel Gresley', as well as the king of the modern electric railway, the Advanced Passenger Train (APT).

Director: Martin L. Bell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: BBC
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill about?
Brian Redhead reports from the 'Rocket 150' event held at Rainhill, Lancashire to mark the 150th anniversary of the world's first inter-city railway and the Stephensons' legendary Rocket locomotive. On display are 'celebrity' engines from across the country, including the 'Green Arrow', the 'Flying Scotsman' and the record-breaking Mallard-class train that bore its designer's name, 'Sir Nigel Gresley', as well as the king of the modern electric railway, the Advanced Passenger Train (APT).
Who directed The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill?
The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill was directed by Martin L. Bell.
Who stars in The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill?
The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill stars Brian Redhead, David Jenkinson.
How long is The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill?
The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill?
The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill is a Documentary film.