Points and Aspects
Genres
Overview
The re-signalling of 1000 track miles from the River Weaver to the Clyde brings the whole line from London to Glasgow under one system of push-button control and colour light signals, and completes the main line electrification. The film follows the intricate production of equipment, and its installation over, under and between trains. The whole project adds up to a piece of modern technology unsurpassed anywhere in the world.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
29 min
Release Date
1974-08-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
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Gary Watson
Narrator (voice)
7.7
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0.0
Alpine Train at Christmas
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2024-12-22 | en
7.5
The Genius of George Boole
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2015-09-01 | en
0.0
New Horizons
Production for the Seaboard Railroad company outlining their railroad activities in the 1940s and heading into the 1950s
1948-01-01 | en
0.0
Big Trains Rolling
A production of the association of American Railroads outlining the wonders of America's rail system.
1955-01-01 | en
0.0
Mainline U.S.A.
A documentary on the railroads of America produced by the Association of American Railroads
1957-01-01 | en
0.0
Opening a New Frontier
A documentary outlining the railroad's roll in expanding the nation.
1955-01-01 | en
0.0
Tshiuetin
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2016-09-08 | fr
8.0
On the Train
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2023-06-09 | zh
7.1
The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat
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1896-06-30 | fr
7.5
Berlin: Symphony of a Great City
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1927-09-23 | de
0.0
Freightliner and Merry Go Round
A British Transport Film, in German!
1965-01-01 | en
0.0
Speaking of Freight
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1961-01-01 | en
0.0
Steam Across America Volume I
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1993-12-10 | en
10.0
The End Of The Line: Rochester's Subway
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1995-05-01 | en
7.4
Last Train Home
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2009-06-06 | zh
0.0
Metro
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1950-12-31 | fr
6.6
A Tale of Two Thieves
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0.0
Railroaders
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6.2
Hitler's Steel Beast
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2017-01-20 | fr