English Electric Growl 

Contribute: Globe Video Films

Globe Video Films

Introduction
When the decision was initally made to add Video files to 'English Electric Growl' a couple of companies were contacted and asked to make a contribution. Steve Marshall, from Globe Video Films, was the first to respond my request and in the following weeks contributed samples of all the Class 37 sub-classes that were operating at the time.
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http://www.rail-video.com
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globevideo@f2s.com
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+44 (0)1803842321
Mail Address
Globe Video Films
Highfield House
Saltern Road
Goodrington
Paignton
Devon.
TQ4 6NT
Reflections of the Class 37s
Reflections of the Class 37s
This is the fourth and possibly most remarkable in the series of Class 37 programmes.

Material spans the years 1987 to 2000 and features many classic liveries including BR blue, large logo blue, red stripe railfreight as well as more up to date paint schemes.

Following on where Eclipse of the Class 37s left off we see astonishing action from Southern France where the Class 37s are assisting with construction duties connected with the new high-speed TGV Link.
This time we see them in action on the Southern steeply graded section where multiple type 3s tackle the infamous 1 in 30 gradient at Donzere.
Definitely a head banging session!

In the UK we see views from Cornwall to Caithness - literally, and view some of the most startling scenery in between.
Railtours, rare passenger turns, heavy freights; they are all here in what is likely to be another best seller.

Train details appear as captions and narrative has been deliberately omitted so that the truly distinctive sound of these locomotives is not compromised.

Running time 68 mins approx
Class 37 Tribute Volume 1
Class 37 Tribute Volume 1
86 minutes of non-stop action. Just some of the highlights are … VSOE duties …West Highland loco-hauled current and archive, focus on the Rhymneys … A look back at the 1980s with scenes at Warrington, Glasgow Queen Street, Colchester, Ferryhill and Manchester including the summer Saturday turns to Yarmouth & Skegness … HST, electric and diesel drags. Railtour scenes at Yate, Ashchurch, Llandudno Jn, Andover and the Far North of Scotland…37s on the S&C and 37419 on over 1000 tonnes at St Helens …
Also includes a look back at overseas duties in France and for the first time, Spain.

Running time 86 minutes approx
Eclipse of the Class 37s
Eclipse of the Class 37s
This is the third in a series of programmes dedicated to the class 37s won accolades from the railway press before going out on general release.

To add to the magnificent sound effects which are a feature of this series of programmes 'Eclipse' includes the sight and sound of no less than 100 different locomotives in action in two different countries-that's right-this video is the first to include action from southern France where the class 37s are assisting with construction duties connected with the new high-speed TGV Link.

Added to this the class is seen hard at work in the UK from Penzance to Inverness and from Lowestoft to Aberystwyth and most places in between.

A comparison of modern and historical liveries are seen to good effect as we see many members of the class which have now succumbed to withdrawal.

Full train details appear as captions and narrative has been deliberately omitted so that the truly distinctive sound of these locomotives is not compromised. Running time 62 mins approx
Class 37 Tribute Vols 1&2
Class 37 Tribute Vols 1&2
Consisting of both programmes in the series in one case.

VOL 1 - 86 minutes of non-stop action. Just some of the highlights, VSOE duties, West Highland loco-hauled and a focus on the Rhymneys. We also take a look back at the 1980s, inc. Warrington, Glasgow, Colchester, Ferryhill and Manchester. Railtour scenes at Yate, Ashchurch, Llandudno Jn, Andover and the Far North of Scotland…37s on the S&C and 37419 on over 1000 tonnes at St Helens, and then a look back at overseas duties in France and for the first time, Spain

VOL 2 - 85 minutes of non-stop action. Highlights are … White-out at Peak Forest with amazing thrash from two type 3s … special feature on the ‘Slugs’ with all 6 seen in action … ‘Loch Rannoch’ at Crediton! …The first recorded Eurostar drag in 1995 … special features on the Manchester Club trains, Scottish sleepers and the ones that lived to fight another day including 37029, 37032, 37038, 37059, 37194, 37197 & 37207 & 37402. … also scenes depicting those that were less fortunate!
The Ultimate Collection
The Ultimate Collection
This programme is a must for all Class 37 fans!


We have ensured that our final programme dedicated to these wonderful type 3s is the ultimate - hence the title.

The programme and will be a TRIPLE DVD set featuring EVERY SINGLE ONE of the English Electric Class 37s on film.

Whichever is your favourite, it will be here.
[In fact there are nearly 400 appearances of 37s because of double and triple headers - represented by over 30 varieties of livery.]

We have been strict on the criteria for inclusion - no locos in preservation and all filmed in the UK.

Indeed, almost all of the clips have never previously been seen so this is a feast of rare, and of course noisy, scenes.

Even D6983 appears - in traffic for only 7 months in 1965.

Locomotives are shown in sequence with a brief fact screen introducing each member of the Class.


Throughout the programme, each of the 309 members of the class 37 fleet is depicted by a scene from it’s past. This may be last year or many years ago, and thus many liveries are depicted from British Railways Green and BR Blue through to sector liveries and beyond into the Privatised era.

With a programme that runs for over 4 and a half hours hours we are very limited as to what can be shown as a preview but click on the link below to see 4 clips from each of the 3 DVDs that make up the programme.
* Beware file size 5mb so be patient! *

With a total running time of 4 hours 35 minutes and priced at £29.99 this represents outstanding value at under £10 per DVD.
[Just think - for less than the price of a full tank of petrol you can own ALL of the Class 37s!]

 

This page was last updated on Sunday June 11th 2023