Piece of classical music associated with the railways?

[sn1975]

Hi,

Obscure and possibly tricky question this, for which I apologise.

I'm looking the name of a piece of classical music which is often used in association with railway footage, most often steam trains, on the television.

I've also heard it being played at a model railway exhibition many years ago.

I'm thinking the composer might be Britten? but by no means certain. The only thing I can say is it's not "Night Mail".

If it helps, they used it on "The One Show" article tonight about the Settle to Carlisle line.


Many thanks.

 

[telstarbox]

Could it be this?

Vivian Ellis - Coronation Scot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XczVq3ZS5gs

 

[PaxVobiscum]

Didn't see it myself, but if tonight's One Show appears on iPlayer I'll have a listen.
Meanwhile, the usual suspects would have to include:

Arthur Honegger's "Pacific 231"
(music begins at about 00:02:40)

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Vivian Ellis's "Coronation Scot"

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I suspect it will be the latter.

EDIT: I see Telstarbox beat me to it!

 

[sn1975]

Pleased to say that it is "Coronation Scot" that I am looking for - much appreciated.

 

[GM078]

Often wondered what this piece was called myself, and why it was associated with trains. And now I know!

 

[Oswyntail]

Arthur Honegger's "Pacific 231"
(music begins at about 00:02:40)....

Marvellously evocative music (its companion piece was entitled "Rugby" and aimed to portray the intricate movements of that game. Honneger was fascinated by the rhythms in life). But weren't those French Pacifics magnificent beasts!