Viewing guide, by Joe ClayThe Train That Saved Britain’s RailwaysChannel 5, 9pmTelevision producers have been getting misty-eyed about the golden age of steam for years now, with a particular emphasis on the Flying Scotsman. Here we take a step into the less-distant past as Chris Tarrant, Channel 5’s resident trainspotter, presents an agreeable two-part documentary about the InterCity 125, which has been the backbone of long-distance rail travel in Britain for 40 years. That is all set to change with the introduction of the Hitachi Class 800, the high-tech trains modelled on Japanese bullet trains that will take over on most routes in the coming years. However, says Tarrant, “our love affair with the 125 is far from over”, and this film…

Source: The Times May 14, 2018 22:52 UTC