Transport DVDs

All aboard for a nostalgic tour around the old rail routes of Bristol! With extensive use of previously unseen archive film, and historical photographs, your journey starts at Bitton and then heads for: Bath Green Park, Bath Spa, Keynsham, Brislington, Whitchurch, Portishead, Shirehampton, Avonmouth, Severn Beach, Filton Junction, Patchway, Pilning, Severn Tunnel, Thornbury, Yate, Westerleigh, Bristol Parkway. PLUS a whistle-stop tour of the old Midland and GWR routes of Bristol. The memories of ex-railwaymen blend with those of railway historians to re-create the magic of a bygone age. The story is brought up to date with a feature on Avon Valley Railway's exciting plans for development of the Bitton to Bath line.

Bristols role as the major port and commercial city of the South West of England developed in conjunction with its bustling railway network. London Midland and Scottish lines intersected with those of the Great Western Railway, and a host of stations were built to serve the ever-expanding population. Many of Bristol's routes, and most of the former stations, have now been consigned to history. Thanks to the help of Avon Valley Railway, who have lovingly restored part of the local system, you can now journey through time to recreate the magic of the railways in their heyday. With the aid of some wonderful old photographs, specialist contributors reveal the full glory of Bristols railway heritage. Compelling viewing for railway enthusiasts everywhere.

This ever-popular presentation continues to charm everyone who sees it! Enjoy a fascinating historical tour of Bristol, including present sites with tramcar connections, courtesy of a beautifully restored vintage double-decker bus. You will explore the remaining tram tracks at Horfield Depot, St Mary Redcliffe and Temple Meads, some of the old depots, Clifton Rocks Railway and a recently found Horse Tram at Downend. The film is narrated by Bristols Tram historian, Peter Davey, whose extensive collection of Tram photographs is used to excellent effect.

Join Tram Historian Peter Davey in his quest to find what remains of West Country Tramways, on this enjoyable journey around one of Englands most picturesque regions. Your tour extends from Cheltenham in the north right through to Camborne and Redruth in Cornwall, and it is illustrated by a blend of rare archive photographs and modern film. Along the way, specialist contributors add their own fascinating comments. Highlights include the discovery of three rare survivors from the golden age of Tramways: a Horse Tram in Gloucester; Cheltenham No. 21, which was relocated at Crich, then Bournemouth, and is now back in its home town, and Swindon No. 13, currently residing in the old GWR works. There is also a visit to Seatons popular present-day narrow-gauge system; the Lynton and Lynmouth water-balanced Cliff Railway in North Devon; Weston-super-Mares attractive holiday toast-rack cars; Tauntons unusual single line; the city routes of Exeter, one of whose Trams is saved at Seaton; and the large Bogie trams of Plymouth and Torquay. This is a nostalgic treat for transport enthusiasts everywhere, and it will be enjoyed by anyone with a love of the West Country.

Climb aboard for an historic tour of Bath...with a difference! Your journey includes the full story of Buses and Trams in Bath from the earliest days, blended with modern views of the beautiful Georgian city from a Sightseeing Bus. Your narrator is West Country transport historian Peter Davey, whose collection of nostalgic photographs gives a fascinating insight into the past. One of the highlights is an enchanting excerpt of a 1930s film, showing Trams weaving their way through the streets of Bath.

Beautifully restored Vintage Buses from the 1950s and 1960s convey Bristol Transport historian Peter Davey to a wide range of locations associated with the citys Tramway and Carriage Company. You will visit the former depots at Avonmouth, Ashton Gate, Hanham, and Eastville, and the main terminii at the Centre, Prince Street and Old Market. The story is brought right up to date with a trip to Muller Road depot and City Line's new headquarters at Hengrove. Anyone interested in Bristol's history - and Bus enthusiasts nationwide - will cherish this presentation.

This presentation beautifully illustrates the full glory of Europes largest annual balloon fiesta, an attraction that has become one of the UKs most popular outdoor events, with half a million visitors each year. You will also enjoy a behind-the-scenes insight into what makes the fiesta such a success. Set in the rolling parkland of Bristols Ashton Court Estate, the fiesta includes mass balloon launches, providing a spectacular show for those at the event and also for spectators throughout the area. There is also a wide range of other activities, including daredevil stunts, and fun for all the family in a carnival atmosphere. The history of ballooning in Bristol, which goes as far back as the pioneering days of the late 18th century, is also explored, revealing another dimension to what may appear to be a very modern story. There is also a special report on Cameron Balloons, the worlds largest manufacturer of hot-air balloons, who produced the balloon that completed the first solo round-the-world flight in 2001. The companys founder and Managing Director, Don Cameron, adds insightful comment to the story, and so it is fitting that the presentation should end with a balloon flight piloted by Don himself!

Join Port photographer Colin Momber on a magical dockside odyssey. The growth and prosperity of Bristol has been intrinsically linked to its port since a small community was founded at the confluence of the rivers Frome and Avon over 1,000 years ago. Colin Momber tells this fascinating story, with the help of men who worked as dock pilots, shipwrights and dockers. The journey is illustrated by a wealth of photographs featuring the City Docks, Avonmouth, Portishead and Royal Portbury. You will also enjoy extracts from a superb colour archive film, made in 1963. Since the closure of the City Docks in the early 1970s, the activities of the Port of Bristol have been beyond the public gaze. Yet the success of Portbury and Avonmouth has seen Bristol re-emerge as a major port and one which has played a key role in the citys prosperity. The story is brought up to date with footage of the biggest ship ever to enter Bristol, when she docked at Portbury in April 2002.

With the help of archive film, photographs, memorabilia and a rich variety of interviews, this souvenir film is a fitting tribute to the Bristol Bulldogs. Essential viewing for Speedway fans everywhere. Speedway first came to Bristol in August 25th 1928, and the Kingswood based Douglas factory dominated the early years with their Dirt Track model. Speedway circuits opened all over the country and the thrills and spills of this exciting new sport captured the imagination of thousands. Team racing gradually evolved, and Bristol Bulldogs first took to the track in 1936. Just two years later, the team had ascended to Speedways top division and stars such as Cordy Milne, Vic Duggan and Morian Hansen graced the Bulldogs colours of Orange and Black. After the Second World War, the Bulldogs competed with a team in which local talent was prominent. Names such as Billy and Johnny Hole, Roger Wise, Mike Beddoe, Eric Salmon and Dick Bradley were headline makers on the local sports pages. However, in 1961 Knowle Stadium was demolished to make way for a housing development and the Bulldogs were homeless. After a 16 year absence, Speedway returned to Bristol in 1977 when the Bulldogs were reborn in front of large crowds at Eastville Stadium. The heroes of the new generation were Phil Crump, Tormod Langli and Steve Gresham. Sadly, the Bulldogs soon suffered a seemingly fatal blow when the local planning authorities banned them from racing at their new home.

With extensive use of archive film and historical photographs, trace the progress of four wheeled motor sport in the Bristol area from the 1920s to today. Many people today equate Motor Sport with Formula 1, which has changed beyond recognition in recent years. However, Club Motor Sport has remained fundamentally the same, and the Bristol area has a rich history of motor racing, speed hill climbs, trials and sprints. The Bristol Motor Cycle and Light Car Club has been running Motor Sport events since 1911. Today, successful meetings are still held for the genuine enthusiast, by what is now Bristol Motor Club. Difficult though it is to believe now, the forerunners of Grand Prix races were held on what is now Bristol International Airport, and what became the M5 motorway dissects a speed hill climb dating back to the 1940s. The Portway was used as a sprint course before it was opened to the public and there were hill-climbs at Backwell, Naish and Dyrham House. The much-loved Castle Combe race circuit was an airfield prior to its first race meeting in 1950. Relax and enjoy this tribute to a proud sporting tradition.

This souvenir film captures the unique appeal of one of Britains best-loved cars. Released to celebrate its 50th birthday in 1998, it includes previously unseen archive material which illustrates the Minors production process at Cowley. Insight is provided by ex-employees who spent many happy years at Morris Minor HQ. Other highlights include the recollections of Jack Daniels, designer Alec Issigoniss right hand man; the views of Owners Club Secretary Ray Newell on the cars development and a test drive through the leafy lanes of Somerset. You will also learn vital restoration tips, and how to adapt your Minor to the 21st century.

The life of the most famous Engineer in British history, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is captured in this superb new production. His prodigious output includes twenty-five railway lines, over a hundred bridges, including five suspension bridges, eight pier and dock systems and three ships. The only son of a French civil engineer, Brunel went to work with his father in 1823 on the building of the Thames Tunnel, and was later appointed resident engineer at the site. In March 1833, aged just 27, Brunel became chief engineer of the Great Western Railway. His work on the line that linked London to Bristol, helped to establish him as one of the world's leading engineers. Impressive achievements on the route included the viaducts at Hanwell and Chippenham, the Maidenhead Bridge, the Box Tunnel and the Bristol Temple Meads Station. Brunel then persuaded the Great Western Railway Company to let him build a steam boat to travel from Bristol to New York. The ss Great Western became the largest steamship in the world, and made its first voyage to New York in 1838. The journey to America took fifteen days and over the next eight years made 60 crossings. The next steamship that Brunel built in Bristol was the ss Great Britain, the first ocean-going ship to have an iron hull and a screw propeller and, when launched in 1843, it set a new record as the largest vessel afloat. Brunel was equally ambitious in the design of the GWRs London terminus, Paddington Station, which he was charged with rebuilding in 1849 to accommodate the crowds expected to converge on London for the 1851 Great Exhibition. Pressure of work led him to an early grave, as he died on 15th September, 1859, watching the Great Eastern in her trials. This film, produced by Digital Videox, is packed with fascinating archive images and modern day comparisons, and is narrated by the renowned actor Ian Richardson. As an extra feature, you can enjoy the spectacular firework display at the Brunel-designed Clifton Suspension Bridge, completed after his death in 1864, to commemorate the great engineers

This is your chance to experience one of the best railway photograph archives in Britain. Join railways author Rex Conway on a tour of main line journeys from Bristol, superbly illustrated by photographs which were captured during his countless expeditions around the country during the twilight years of steam in the late 1950s and 1960s. Rex worked all his life as a professional photographer, and his hobby was railways, so the two came together and resulted in thousands of high quality photographs. The steam engines of that era are captured in all their glory and you can also enjoy a rich variety of station views for those who take pleasure in railway architecture. Complemented by modern film, this nostalgic journey begins at Temple Meads, where Rex remembers watching trains as a young child in the early years of the Second World War. It also includes visits to Mangotsfield, Patchway, Lawrence Hill, Sydney Gardens in Bath, Gloucester, Patchway, Lawrence Hill, and the Steam Museum in Swindon.