Midland Mainline - London St Pancras to Sheffield Drivers Eye View

Filmed from the cab of a High Speed Train, this journey captures St Pancras station just before its major redevelopment for Eurostar services in 2007. The station appears as it was remembered, complete with the iconic gasometers that have since been removed.

The first 50 miles follow the Midland Main Line under the Thameslink wires to Bedford, passing stations such as Elstree, St Albans, and Luton. The line then climbs Sharnbrook, Desborough, and Kibworth summits, once notorious for their difficulty in steam days, before reaching the first stop at Leicester, 100 miles from St Pancras.

Heading north from Derby, the route takes in the scenic Peak District, with Chesterfield as a key stop before the journey terminates at Sheffield. The HST negotiates both long straights and sweeping curves, showcasing the variety of the Midland Main Line.

Trackside shots complement the cab view, capturing the train racing past with stereo sound to convey the full experience of speed and motion.