The Signal engineers

The signal engineer plays a vital part in Brtiain’s railway services. With modern equipment and systems rapidly replacing defunct methods, the signal-man’s task has become a complex one, demanding high standards of technical skill. His contribution to train control and passenger safety is illustrated.

Credits

director

James Ritchie

producer

Edgar H. Anstey

production company

British Transport Films

Duration

00:25:55:00

Production places

United Kingdom

Production dates

1961

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

28523

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Engineers

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Engineers

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United Kingdom, 1961

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