Film Number |
6310 |
Title |
[RAILWAYS OLD AND NEW] |
Producer |
Richard Thompson |
Date |
1960s/70s |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
43 mins 03 secs |
Description |
Assortment of footage featuring railway museums, derelict railway sites and railways in operation. Includes the replica 'Rocket' at work at the Manchester Science and Industry Museum, steam engines at Newton Heath and Manchester Victoria, and the last British Rail steam train in August 1968. Electric trains are seen at Altrincham, and there are views of the Ffestiniog Mountain Railway. Also includes brief views of the Thompson family in North Wales and dropping the girls off at school. |
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