Recent progress in the modernisation and electrification scheme for British Railways. Illustrates some of the new architectural and engineering techniques employed in building railway stations, flyovers, marshalling yards, freight trains and deluxe Pullman carriages. Electronics and automation are prominent features of the new face worn by British Railways’ tracks, stations and offices, and a glimpse of modern training and living facilities for staff is also included.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009565
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads - Construction
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads - Great Britain
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads - Pullman cars
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads - Stations
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)