Tanfield - the world's oldest railway explored from the air

1,029 views · Published 5 September 2018 · 5:13 · Indexed 11 October 2026

Channel: Matt Sefton · 2018 · Film & Animation

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This is a cinematic video of Tanfield Railway in County Durham, UK, filmed from the air. Dating back to 1725, Tanfield is the world's oldest railway, attracting thousands of visitors each year. I have spent many years photographing the decaying engines and rolling stock in the sidings and filming the site by drone has given me a new perspective on a place I thought I knew so well.

The film was shot entirely on DJI Spark, compiled from 16 flights. Still photography was shot on Nikon D7000. The film was edited in Adobe Premiere Pro. Music track by Ian Post, Artlist.io.

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