Marsden Rail

Between 1959 and 1968, railway enthusiast Michael Marsden recorded views and sounds of the rapidly changing face of Britain's rail network. For over twenty-five years after steam ended, he captivated audiences throughout the country with his unique film collection that captured the last decade of mainline steam and the full emergence of the diesel locomotive. The blending of this film, and that of other cameramen, with true sounds of the era plus an informative narrative has resulted in the creation of a fascinating programme. The West Midlands in the early 1960's was a hive of activity and the yards at Stourbridge Junction handled large tonnages of freight for the Birmingham area.