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They had an idea

United Kingdom, 1953
film

Presents examples of how a dash of imagination added to skill and knowledge will often mean pleasure from a job as well as greater efficiency.

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Solutions

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Suggest a better way

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A Future on Rail

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Take the cue train

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Imagination 10

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Think of the future

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Sight and sound

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See for yourself

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Way ahead

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When it comes to people...

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