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Power, people and progress

United Kingdom, 1968
film

Manufacture of diesel engines adapted for various uses by the firm.

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by description:

Introducing the diesel engine

United Kingdom, 1967
Similarity: 75%

Power to serve

United Kingdom, 1962
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The Fell locomotive

United Kingdom, 1951
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All in our power

United Kingdom, 1959
Similarity: 73%

The Power makers

Australia, 1957
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Proof of power

Australia, 1949
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Mobil movielogue. No. 10

Australia, 1950
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Enginemen

United Kingdom, 1959
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The Driving force

United Kingdom, 1970
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From strength to strength

United Kingdom, 1965
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Key to progress: machines in the service of men

United Kingdom, 1951
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Oil review. No. 01

United Kingdom, 1950
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Power

United States, 1936
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Progress: the story of the Rootes Group

United Kingdom, 1955
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The Advancing flame

United Kingdom, 1962
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Power with precision

Australia, 1958
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Is this the job for me? No. 4. Making engines

United Kingdom, 1950
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Churchill link line

United Kingdom, 1975
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