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Duration
30 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 6 of 11

Quick Summary

The replacement of steam trains with diesel-powered locomotives

About This Program

Steeplejack and amateur historian Fred Dibnah explains how diesel-powered locomotives replaced steam trains, leading to the creation of the Railway Preservation Society

Fred Dibnah's Railway Collection broadcasts on U&Yesterday at 12:00pm, Sunday, 28 December 2025. (Subtitles)

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Production Details

Runtime30 mins