How Volunteers Saved Britain’s Beloved Steam Railways

The story of how bands of volunteers got together to save some of Britain's railway tracks and the steam engines that ran on them.
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[@davidnoseworthy4540]

Excellent documentary!

[@notthatdonald1385]

Awesome documentart!

[@Dan-tp6hb]

Wonderful and inspiring! I am surprised, though, that the Bluebell was not covered since it was the first standard gauge preserved railway with an especially interesting story. It was revived after a clever old lady forced BR to postpone its closure for a year thereby allowing preservationists to gather momentum. "Floreat vapor!" ...May steam flourish!