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19807 minPGdoc-short

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Centenary Express

19807 minPGdoc-short

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A special train composed of vintage restaurant cars travels from Yorkshire to London, celebrating a century of train catering with culinary delights on board.

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A special train composed of vintage restaurant cars travels from Yorkshire to London, celebrating a century of train catering with culinary delights on board.

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Allen Bendigdirector

John Legardwriter

Peter Hawkins

Peter Hawkinscast

Sir Peter Parkercast

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Sir Peter Parker, Chairman of British Rail, cuts a celebratory cake aboard a vintage train traveling from Yorkshire to London. Centenary Express marks a hundred years of train catering, featuring a collection of historic restaurant cars. The film captures the charm of steam-hauled travel while presenting the culinary offerings served on board. This seven-minute documentary reflects on the heritage and evolution of dining on trains in the United Kingdom.

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