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Days <strong>of</strong> STEAM Vol 1 & 2<br />
Next up are “DAYS OF STEAM”<br />
Volume 1 - Authentic Workings on NSW Railways 1949 - 1970<br />
Volume 2 - The Final Years <strong>of</strong> Steam on the NSW Railways<br />
The year was 1949 when artist Phil Belbin and his wife Cecily dedicated<br />
themselves to preserving on <strong>film</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the workings <strong>of</strong> the NSW Government<br />
Railways. His young sons, Bruce and Graeme were to inherit<br />
their fathers love <strong>of</strong> trains and frequently went along to assist. Their early<br />
<strong>film</strong>s were on 8mm and later on upgraded to 16mm using Kodachrome<br />
<strong>film</strong>.<br />
Volume 1 is a compilation <strong>of</strong> archival footage and covers such areas as<br />
the Hawkesbury (Cowan Bank), Tumulla Bank in the Central West,<br />
Hawkemount and the unique Camden line with its “Pansy Tram” ( a tank<br />
loco with one end-platform carriage, sometimes with a milk or goods van<br />
attached. Phil and sons even captured, in 1954, some <strong>of</strong> the mileage <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Royal Tour Train for Queen Elizabeth II. This volume is narrated by<br />
Paul Ricketts and produced by Graeme Belbin.<br />
Volume 2 faithfully records the last years <strong>of</strong> steam in NSW and features<br />
the “Short North” section <strong>of</strong> the main Northern Line. (“Short North” refers<br />
to the Sydney to Newcastle section.) In 1970, the heavily graded section<br />
north <strong>of</strong> Gosford saw the end <strong>of</strong> steam working on NSW Government<br />
Railways.<br />
In this volume the viewer is again treated to the 38 Class hauled Newcastle<br />
Flyers and giant double-headed Garratt locos. As an artist and writer,<br />
Phil Belbin was able to transfer his artistic talent to <strong>film</strong>. Several books<br />
contain his paintings <strong>of</strong> steam across the Blue Mountains and are essential<br />
reading for train and art buffs.<br />
Volume 2 is narrated by well-known personality David Capewell and<br />
produced by Graeme Belbin. Both are digitally remastered and feature<br />
attractive case covers.<br />
Reprinted with permission from Dress Circle Magazine<br />
3801 and Days <strong>of</strong> Steam Vol 1 & 2 are available from Belbin Video - See contact details below.<br />
[Each DVD - $40 plus postage]<br />
Further information from<br />
BELBIN VIDEO<br />
PO Box 3284<br />
ASQUITH NSW 2077<br />
Email: belvid@tpg.com.au<br />
Web: www.belbinvideo.com<br />
AVAILABLE FROM:<br />
BELBIN VIDEO - Website: www.belbinvideo.com<br />
ARHS BOOKSHOP - Central Railway Station Concourse. Mail Order Service: www.arhsnsw.com.au<br />
Phone: 02 9379 6633 - Fax: 02 9379 4745<br />
<strong>Australian</strong> <strong>film</strong> & video<br />
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