The development of the British locomotive from 1825 to the latest and most powerful diesel and electric locomotive. Shows British Railway’s modernisation plan, different categories of locomotives and rolling stock, specially produced for overseas markets, in operation in different parts of the world.
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ACMI Identifier
001492
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Diesel locomotives - Great Britain
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Locomotives - History
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroad trains
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads - Great Britain
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)