signalnorth Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I've recently developed quite an interest in French branch lines (under steam use) especially metre gauge ones. I've looked on Google for any DVD's of such a thing but I've found hardly anything beyond preserved steam (which is not really my 'bag') There must something out there! All I have so far is the rather excellent Railway Roundabout In Europe Part 1. Does anyone know if what I might be looking for even exists? I'd also be keen to receive any recommendations for books on the same subject that you might have read. Cheers in advance! Len Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin smith Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Don't know of any DVDs but if you're on Facebook you might find The Secondary Railways of France (Les Chemins de Fer Secondaires Français) group useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 2mmMark Posted September 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 23, 2019 Have a look at the DVD catalogue of Camden Miniature Steam Services https://www.camdenmin.co.uk/ and a test of your French, or how good Google translate is https://trains.lrpresse.com/CT-471-dvd.aspx LR Presse also publish very good books on the subject, albeit in French. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific231G Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) If you can get hold of a copy, the DVD series l'Age du Fer by Ton Pruissen included an entire DVD "6 Lignes-Secondaires 1918-1962" This is mostly metre gauge lines . This DVD was published by La Regordane and used to be in the Camden Miniature Steam Services catalogue but isn't now but you may be able to find it on e-Bay. RailEuroExpress did a series of videos called "Chemins de fer disparus" and these are still available on YouTube. I think there are 35 of them in total and each is a few minutes long. Again these focus on narrow and metre gauge lines but are well worth seeking out and cover most of those that survived into the early 1950s. I assume you know how to download YouTube videos onto your PC. It was the metre gauge railways that triggered my own interest in French Railways so I have a whole library of books on French "Secondaires" but a good one for images is Images de Trains Tome (volume) VII les Secondaires des Années 50 & 60 published by La Vie du Rail. French books on railways tend to be pricey. If you're interested in French "secondaires" - branch lines and local railways (without going into the detail of how they're classified) have you considered joinng the French Railways Society as a high percentage of members share that interest. Edited September 23, 2019 by Pacific231G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
signalnorth Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Colin, Mark and Pacific thank you for your most fabulous replies. Most helpful indeed. Cheers to all! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
signalnorth Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 48 minutes ago, Pacific231G said: I assume you know how to download YouTube videos onto your PC. I don't actually.......? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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