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British Transport Films (Vol 1): On and Off the Rails DVD, 1951-80

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Film Description

A 2-disc collection of some of the very best British Transport films from the archives. A must for transport enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys historical documentaries. 'On the Tracks' features Blue Pullman (1960), Elizabethan Express (1954), Train Time (1952), Rail 150 (1975), The Diesel Train Driver (1959), On Track for the Eighties (1980) and Cybernetica (1972). 'Off the Tracks' features Under The River (1959), Snowdrift at Bleath Gill (1955), This Year - London (1951), This is York (1953), A Day Of One's Own (1956), The Great Highway (1966) and John Betjeman Goes By Train (1962).

 

 

Film Information

Director - Various (Documentary)

Produced - 1951-80

Main Language - ENGLISH

Countries & Regions - British Film

 

 

DVD Details

Certificate: E Publisher: BFI Region: 2
Length: 261 mins Aspect: 1.33:1 Cat No: BFIVD590
Format: DVD Colour  

 

 

DVD Extras

  • Two disc digi-pack.

 

 

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Ian Sommerschield on 6th May 2008

A nice collection that shows Britain in a totally different age: the absence of traffic is one of the biggest changes. 'Capital Visit' is especially fascinating, with ... more >

 

Barry Forshaw on 3rd August 2005

A truly cherishable collection of vintage British transport films from the 50s and early 60s. Whether or not you're interested in the classic age of steam, these are a... more >

 

MovieMail on 29th October 2004

Following the nationalisation of the railways in 1948, the British Transport Commission set up its own in-house film production and distribution unit. It produced hund... more >

 

 

 

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