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British Transport Films Collection (Vol 1): On and Off the Rails
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).
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DVD Extras Two disc digi-pack.
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Review by 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 it's views of London still with bomb sites, and some evocative scenes at Heathrow Airport.
Review by 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 truly fascinating slice of British history -- if, that is, you can put up with the arch and dated commentaries. The first of a very welcome series. View more reviews by Barry Forshaw
Review by 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 hundreds of films offering information and promoting travel on Britain’s railways. Consistently winning top awards at film festivals, the films provide a wonderfully crafted visual record of 20th century life in both rural and urban Britain. The collection is a must for both the transport enthusiast and anyone who enjoys historical documentaries. View more reviews by MovieMail
Article - "British Transport Films Vol 3"
by Graeme Hobbs
This third collection of British Transport Films from the bfi presents another fourteen diverse films that reinforce the message that they really are a jewel in Britain’s film heritage. No matter that they may have begun life as training and instructional films, or a... View article in full
Article - "Not all about trains! The wider world of British Transport Films"
by Graeme Hobbs
After discussing British Transport Films with colleagues recently, I was struck by their general opinion that they must be all about trains. Many of them of course are – British Railways was BTF's biggest customer from the early 1950s to the time of the Unit's closur... View article in full
Article - "Night Mails"
by Graeme Hobbs
One of the most famous productions of British documentary film, Night Mail, was recently treated to a restoration which has been released on dvd by the bfi in a comprehensive and pleasing package which also features four associated films which provide a stimul... View article in full
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Collections & ListsThis film is part of the following Film Collections
Including: All That Mighty Heart, British Buses - The Golden Years, British Transport Films Collection (Vol 1): On and Off the Rails, British Transport Films Collection (Vol 2): See Britain by Train, British Transport Films Collection (Vol 3): Running a Railway, British Transport Films Collection (Vol 4): Reshaping British Railways, Farewell To The Routemaster - The Last Days Of The Famous London Bus, Fred Dibnahs World Of Steel, Steam And Stone Part 1 & 2, Geoffrey Jones: The Rhythm of Film, Metro-Land.
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Top Documentary Shorts - a look at Britain on film by Lester May Little gems deserving a bigger audience. There is a wide variety of great documentary films now released on DVD. Many of them will help to complete the picture in your family history and in some of them, some lucky people will actually see their ancestor on film! These films are excellent examples of the art of documentary film making and give a fascinating view of our islands in peace and in war, at work and at play. There are some real gems too, so surprise yourself and dip into these wonderful films about aspects of our island life.
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