From the 1980s onwards, Video 125’s cameras have roamed the
country filming our renowned Driver’s eye views. Although filmed in
standard definition, the sound has always been recorded in high
definition. Throughout that time we were using full broadcast quality
microphones and recording equipment, giving us a unique opportunity to
reproduce the sounds of first generation diesel multiple units (DMUs)
going about their workaday business.
As well as first generation
DMUs such as the ubiquitous class 101, we see single units, 2, 3 and 4
car trains of various combinations, many hotchpotches lashed together to
make up serviceable trains with a dearth of new rolling stock towards
the end of BR. There are units on main lines and branch lines mainly in
blue and grey and Network SouthEast livery. We’ve also included a few
preserved units in green. There’s also a section on DEMUs (Diesel
Electric Multiple Units) with their unique and distinctive sound –
brilliant in stereo!
Many shots have never been seen before,
others may be familiar from our Driver’s eye views but were hitherto cut
short. We’ve purposely allowed some shots to linger long to create the
nostalgic atmosphere of these never to be forgotten DMUs in BR service.
Produced by - Video 125
Running time - 88 minutes (No commentary)
Aspect Ratio - Standard definition
DVD only
Released - November 2020