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We make entertaining and informative cab rides on board main line, standard gauge and narrow gauge steam trains, and electric trams. All of our DVD and Bluray productions feature full narration, explaining the history of the route and the features we see along the way. Available in standard definition on DVD and sparkling high definition on Bluray, most also provide the ability to turn off commentary and listen to the sound of the train alone. Our latest series, Cab Rides, explores a whole new area of main line railways. Made by an international award-winning broadcast television team, we're sure you'll rank these cab ride DVDs and Blurays amongst the most interesting you can find. Please explore our site and discover a journey to savour and enjoy.

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A driver's-eye view of mainline journeys along some of the most interesting of Britain's railways. Enjoy full, informative commentary or turn it off to listen to the sounds of the cab. Titles are available on DVD and in High Definition on Bluray.
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Manchester Oxford Road to York

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Manchester Oxford Road
to York

This journey from Manchester Oxford Road to York in the cab of a TransPennine Express Class 185 DMU is remarkable, not only because the bright blue skies are crystal clear, but because it takes place in the middle of lockdown and the stations are empty.

Cleethorpes to Sheffield

Cleethorpes to Sheffield

Join us at the sharp end of a TransPennine Express Class 185 for a Cab Ride from the seaside resort of Cleethorpes to the industrial city of Sheffield, across the flatlands of Humberside to the hills of South Yorkshire.

Chester to Manchester Piccadilly

Chester to Manchester Piccadilly

This rare journey takes us from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly via Warrington and Newton-le-Willows in the cab of a Transport for Wales Class 175 on a sparkling day with clear blue skies.

Manchester Oxford Road to York

Manchester Oxford Road to York

This journey from Manchester Oxford Road to York in the cab of a TransPennine Express Class 185 DMU is remarkable, not only because the bright blue skies are crystal clear, but because it takes place in the middle of lockdown and the stations are empty.

Cab Ride Bidston to Wrexham

Bidston, Wirral to Wrexham

Bidston is at the northern end of the Borderlands line, across the River Mersey from Liverpool. Our journey takes us south across the Wirrall Peninsula and onwards to Wrexham aboard a class 150/2 of Transport for Wales.

Cab Ride Edinburgh to Carlisle

Edinburgh to Carlisle

Travel in the cab of a Class 397 Nova 2 of TransPennine Express from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle along the West Coast Main Line at speeds of up to 110 mph. The five-car electric multiple unit entered service in November 2019 and provides a backbone of the company’s cross-border routes up the west coast.

Cab Ride Edinburgh to Newcastle

Edinburgh to Newcastle

Climb aboard this ultra-modern Class 802 Nova 1 of TransPennine Express for a trip from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle along the East Coast Main Line. We’ll be travelling at speeds of up to 125 miles an hour with some spectacular views of the rugged coastline as we speed our way southwards on a beautiful winter day. 

Cab Ride District Line - Richmond to Upminster

District Line - Richmond to Upminster

Enjoy a Cab Ride on an S Stock service from Richmond to Upminster on the District Line, built by the Metropolitan District Railway, and one of the city's earliest sub-surface railways.

Cab Ride Brighton to Blackfriars

Brighton to London Blackfriars

In this Cab Ride on a Class 700 EMU of Thameslink we're diverted on a circuitous route through South London because of engineering work to the north of East Croydon

Hither Green to Woking Cab Ride

Hither Green to Woking

Journey in the Cab of a Class 66 on this circuitous route from Hither Green in south east London bu way of Lewisham, Peckham Rye and Brixton to Clapham Junction and onwards to Staines and Woking.

Cab Ride Preston to Lockerbie

Preston to Lockerbie WCML

A Cab Ride from Preston to Lockerbie on the West Coast Main Line on a Class 350, stopping at Oxenholme, Penrith and Carlisle,winding through the Lake District hills.

Cab Ride Newcastle to York

Newcastle to York

Journey on a Cab Ride in a Class 802 at speeds of up to 125 mph on the East Coast Main Line from Newcastle to York, with stops at Chester le Street, Durham, Darlington and Northallerton.

Cab Ride York to Middlesbrough

York to Middlesbrough

This Cab Ride in a Class 185 of Transpennine Express begins on the East Coast Main Line at speeds up to 100 miles an hour and ends on the historic Stockton & Darlington Railway.

Cab Ride York to Piccadilly - Diversion

York to Manchester Piccadilly - Diversion Route

A rare daytime Cab Ride on this diversionary route from York by way of Castleford, Leeds, Hebden Bridge, Summit Tunnel, Rochdale and Manchester Victoria.

Cab Ride Scarborough to Leeds

Scarborough to Leeds

Journey on a Cab Ride in a Class 68 locomotive from Scarborough to Leeds via York and Micklefield Junction. Full commentary, or thrill to the sound of the 68's 3,750 hp Caterpillar engine.

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