Power train

United Kingdom, 1960

Film
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This animated program explains the workings of the automotive transmission system. Reveals the need for and the mechanics of each major component: clutch, gearbox, universal joint, drive shaft and differential.

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Credits

director

Teru Murakami

producer

George Dunning

production company

Films/West

Industrial Animation Films

Duration

00:13:00:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1960

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

508643

Language

English

Subject categories

Animation

Animation → Computer animation

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles - Design and construction

Crafts & Visual Arts → Caricatures and cartoons

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mechanics

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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