British Transport Films was a progressive unit and saw the documentary film as a tool for training and education, ideal for a forward-looking nationalised railway. In this fourth double DVD selection from BTF's output, the emphasis is on novelty and development.

Wash and Brush Up witnesses the servicing of Class 5 73020; Diesel Trainride shows how passengers can enjoy a forward view, previously the driver's privilege; Overture One-Two-Five marks the introduction of Inter-City 125 trains between Paddington and Bristol; and the film from which this collection takes its title describes the impact made by Dr. Richard Beeching. There is an informative booklet with notes about each film and a list of credits. 247 minutes.