An account of the operation of British Railways. The integration of goods and passenger services calls for a constant review of time-tables to meet the varying local needs. A sudden demand for extra locomotives in West Cornwall may effect tin plate traffic from South Wales and fish from Scottish ports rushed to the markets potentially affects rail demands in the Midlands. Shows how coal wagons are sorted in Toton Marshalling Yard and how London’s evening rush to the suburbs is dealt with. Music composed by Edward Williams.
Credits
director
John Shearman
producer
Edgar H. Anstey
production company
British Transport Films
Language
English
Duration
00:29:33:00
Colour
Black and White
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
29691
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Commuting
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroad trains
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads - Great Britain
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Great Britain
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - London (England)
Documentary
Short films
Short films → Short films - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)