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The Driving Force (1966)

ALL 01/02/1966 (en) Documentary 22 Min
  • Release
    01/02/1966
  • Production
    British Transport Films
  • Rotten tomato
    90%
  • Original title
    The Driving Force
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

Britain operates the most experienced diesel and electric railway in tne world. A century and a half ago she invented the steam engine and introduced a new system of transport; and in only nine years British Rail and the British locomotive industry designed, built and tested enough diesel and electric locomotives to replace fifteen thousand steam engines. The transition from steam to new forms of motive power, and its effects on rallwaymen and passengers, is the subject of this film. Produced in association with the Central Office of Information, the British Locomotive Allied Manufacturers' Association and the British Electrical Manufacturers' Association.

  2. Story

  3. John Ireland

    Editor

  4. Producer



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  1. Stephen Murray

    Self - Narrator (voice)

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The Driving Force (1966) 22 Min

ALL 01/02/1966 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 01/02/1966
  • Production
    British Transport Films
  • Original title The Driving Force
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

Britain operates the most experienced diesel and electric railway in tne world. A century and a half ago she invented the steam engine and introduced a new system of transport; and in only nine years British Rail and the British locomotive industry designed, built and tested enough diesel and electric locomotives to replace fifteen thousand steam engines. The transition from steam to new forms of motive power, and its effects on rallwaymen and passengers, is the subject of this film. Produced in association with the Central Office of Information, the British Locomotive Allied Manufacturers' Association and the British Electrical Manufacturers' Association.

  1. James Ritchie, Ronald Craigen

    Director

  2. Story

  3. John Ireland

    Editor

  4. Producer



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