Tas Steam Alive have been regular contributors to the site in many ways, both with information and media files. They have recently released the last instalment of the 'Diesels Across Tasmania' series, which covers the period from 2001 to 2006. Details of their railway related DVD's can be found below with full contact details at the bottom of the page.
The 'DAT' series of DVD's are certainly recommended by English Electric Growl!
All of these videos have been filmed by Grant Hyland between 1990 and 2006, they have been edited and produced by Tas Steam Alive Video Productions.
To purchase any of these videos, please visit the Tas Steam Alive website at www.tassteamalive.com
Alternative contact Tas Steam Alive via post or phone at:-
The 'DAT' series of DVD's are certainly recommended by English Electric Growl!
 | 'Diesels Across Tasmania' - Vol. 1 Highlights of this DVD include trains on the Fingal line, Alcos on the Derwent Valley line, a train stalling on the south line, EBR trains on the Hellyer line, operations at Wiltshire Junction on the now out of use far western line, railcar DP13 operating the Burnie Show shuttle, and a north east line log train to Herrick on the now lifted Tonganah - Herrick section. Along the way you will also see the ongoing changes to the infrastructure, operations, staff and the consists of the trains that have taken place over the last 14 years. DVD has 17 chapters. All footage has been digitized and computer edited. Running time 90 minutes. |
 | 'Diesels Across Tasmania' - Vol. 2 Highlights of this tape include: Y1 derailed at Devonport, Cement train operations including loading and unloading, Y5 takes a train to Wiltshire, A look at Invermay yard full of derelict locomotives, A ride on DP13 to Wiltshire, Cab ride on the EBR, the Burnie acid train, Hellyer line in snow, Log train from Black River, Derwent Valley Railway train to Maydena, Y1 & Y5 hauling container train from Burnie and the last Mount Lyell Copper train. Along the way you will also see the continuing changes to the infrastructure, operations, staff, locomotives and the consists of the trains. DVD has 20 chapters. All footage has been digitized and computer edited. Running time 90 minutes. |
 | 'Diesels Across Tasmania' - Vol. 3 Highlights of this tape include: ZCs stuck on Don Hill, Y6 restored by Don River Railway, An unusual mixed train on the EBR, Paper train begins service, Cab ride and scare with Y6, "New" rebuilt locomotives ZR1 testing and in service with ZR2, and Last train to Wiltshire? Along the way you will also see the continuing changes to the infrastructure, operations, staff, locomotives and the consists of the trains. DVD has 20 chapters. All footage has been digitized and computer edited. Running time 90 minutes. |
 | 'Diesels Across Tasmania' - Vol. 4 Highlights of this DVD include: New owners take over, Classic Rail tours begin, New numbers, new trains, EBR sold, "New" GM DQ class locos begin to arrive, Diesel-Electric locos run to Melba, 4 X DQ locos on the paper train, Derwent Valley train at Launceston, New log trains on the Melba line (ex EBR), and the New Zealand DC class in action. You will also see the continuing changes to the railway with new owners. DVD has 18 chapters. All footage has been digitized and computer edited. Running time 93 minutes. |
 | 'Diesels Across Tasmania' - Vol. 5 Highlights of this DVD include: DC4588 at Bengeo, Trials of remote control for the cement train, Unusual loco lashups, Hash House Harriers train, Classic Rail Tours, A derailment at Penguin, Z class 2112 in new colours, DP22 on the Melba line, Derwent Valley train to Westerway, Rescue of train stuck on Don Hill, Bridgewater bridge opening for "Carteela", North east line train, PVH heads to DVR at New Norfolk. DVD has 27 chapters. All footage has been digitized and computer edited. Running time 92 minutes. |
 | 'Diesels Across Tasmania' - Vol. 6 Highlights of this DVD include: D class at work, Burnie Rail railcars to Melba, Following the coal train north and logs to the south, DP22 on the Melba line, DQs on the Melba line, Saturday train 36 Tea Tree to Conara, DP13 & 14 test run with restored trailer car PT5, End of north east trains, 2101 in new colours, DVR special train, MKAs arrive in Burnie, DP26 up north, Train 35 Blythe - Quoiba, Pac Nat threatens closure, Train 36 Hobart - Colebrook, Paper train stalls in tunnel, Burnie Market train, MKA locos finally enter service, 2151 on cement train, 3 MKAs on coal train. DVD has 27 chapters. All footage has been digitized and computer edited. Running time 120 minutes. |
 | 'Diesels Across Tasmania' - Vol. 1 to 6 Boxset All 6 current volumes are included in the one special box. And the big saving is in the price..... value of all six volumes would normally be in excess AU$210, this special package is now available and offers great value for those who have not yet started their collection of the Grant Hyland series. All the volumes included add up to a whopping nine and a half hours of diesel action!! |
All of these videos have been filmed by Grant Hyland between 1990 and 2006, they have been edited and produced by Tas Steam Alive Video Productions.
To purchase any of these videos, please visit the Tas Steam Alive website at www.tassteamalive.com
Alternative contact Tas Steam Alive via post or phone at:-
| Tas Steam Alive c/o B F "Danny" Neilson P O Box 205 Wynyard Tasmania Australia 7325 Phone/Fax - 0364422914 Mobile - 0418140596 E-mail - tassteamalive@bigpond.com Please mention 'English Electric Growl' when you contact Tas Steam Alive. |