Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1811 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-05-16
• Rating: Exempt
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 174 minutes

Synopsis
Fred Dibnah travels Britain on his restored 1912 traction engine, searching out engineering and mechanical skills of a by-gone age when Britain was one of the top exporters of locomotive engines, bridges, ships and traction engines. Includes the episodes: 'The Road To Steel City' and 'The Passion Of A Lifetime'.

Customer Reviews

A moving tribute
This was Fred's last series and fans of all ages up and down the country get to see him and his close friends take the 1912 traction engine, that Fred lovingly restored over 28 years, around Britain.

This first DVD has the first 6 episodes of the brilliant 12 part series.

Fred Dibnah - Made in Britain - Episodes 1 to 6
This was Fred's last television series and shows him at his nostalgic best. Along with his friend Alf, Fred takes a journey around the country on his traction engine. The aim was to seek out engineering sites that still provided the mechanical skills which were necessary to make the parts that went into building the likes of Fred's traction engine. All the old skills are demonstrated.

A few problems were encountered along the way but Fred's grit and determination see them through to a pint or two at the end of each day.

Episode two concludes with Fred receiving his MBE at the Palace.

The sereies is a must for any of Fred's fans.