British Transport Films Movie Trailers
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The Class 86 Locomotive Trailer (1970)
01 January 1970
Training film for drivers on the introduction of the new locomotive.
Farmer Moving South Trailer (1952)
01 January 1952
A record of a winter journey, when a farmer decides to move his whole stock by rail from Yorkshire to Sussex.
Journey Into History Trailer (1952)
02 January 1952
In the cities of Britain we can travel in time as well as space. This film chooses the England of Hogarth, Gainsborough, Robert Adam and Captain Cook.
The Future Works Trailer (1969)
02 January 1969
A film aimed at showing young people the range of careers open to them if they joined British Rail as an apprentice.
The Kowloon Connection Trailer (1979)
01 January 1979
A look at the Metro-Cammell factory in Birmingham which designs and builds a variety of metro trains, looking in particular at the planning and building of the 'Kowloon Connection', a metro system between Hong Kong and Kowloon.
Measured for Transport Trailer (1962)
23 December 1962
A transformer weighing 123 tons has to be moved to a remote site in Blaenau Ffestiniog. This documents its movement by rail and road.
The Hostellers Trailer (1965)
01 January 1965
Two keen hostelling youths, Ken Moody and Brian Cotton, convert a boat in their native Selby into a youth hostel, and get the chance to air their views on the direction that hostelling is taking in the mid-1960s.
The Victoria Line Report No. 4: Equip and Complete Trailer (1968)
02 January 1968
Part four in a series of five films covering the construction of the London Underground's new 'Victoria' Line.
The Site in the Sea Trailer (1970)
01 January 1970
Building a new harbour at Port Talbot - it’s a man’s world in which the only females are a dredger and two seafaring vessels.
Safe on the Track? Trailer (1969)
01 January 1969
Intended for training railway permanent way men, capturing how men working on the track react as a train approaches.
Safe at Work? Trailer (1980)
01 January 1980
Made for senior and middle British Rail management and supervisory staff, to stimulate discussion and provoke action, by alerting them to their responsibilities for staff safety, and the pressing need to reduce accident figures.
The Signal Engineers Trailer (1962)
01 January 1962
A film about one of the most responsible and professional jobs on British Railways. Practical work in shop and signal box, on gantry and trackside, coupled with instruction in mechanics, electricity, electronics and draughtsmanship, lead the apprentice intro the intricacies of design, the excitement of research and experiment, and the intense satisfaction of being in on a big changeover from old-style semaphore signalling to a new coloured light system.
The Victoria Line Report No. 1: Over and Under Trailer (1965)
02 January 1965
The first in a series of five films covering the construction of the London Underground's new 'Victoria' Line.
Every Valley Trailer (1957)
02 January 1957
A look at the transport system in the South Wales Valleys and how it effects peoples livelihoods and everyday lives.
Forward to First Principles Trailer (1966)
02 January 1966
There have been railways in this country for over three hundred years. In the nineteenth century, railways spread across Britain and changed the geography, history, economy, and the life of a nation, but already there existed primitive railways for moving coal and other minerals from the pits and quarries to navigable water and roads.
Away for the Day Trailer (1952)
01 January 1952
Whether it is a paddle in the sea or a visit to some Roman remains, a day spent watching the countryside go by or an afternoon's inspection of a famous house, a party outing by hired coach can be a real day out.
The Diesel Train Driver: Part 1 - An Introduction to the Diesel Train Trailer (1959)
01 January 1959
Documentary from British Transport Films
What’s Tops Trailer (1974)
01 January 1974
British Rail's wagon control system and how it works, concentrating on the information most useful to the specific wagon operating staff.
Diesel Trainride Trailer (1959)
02 January 1959
Through the forward-looking windows of the new diesel multiple-unit trains reveals a new world of signs, signals and railway sights to those who ride behind the driver.
Rail Report 2 Trailer (1961)
01 January 1961
As the thousands of passengers move about Britain every day, the railway system they use is being transformed : soaring concrete sustains new stations, a hillside is moved to make a new marshalling yard; express freight trains carry complete loads of oil, limestone, cars, frozen foods; griddle cars and Blue Pullmans, roadrailers and driverless trucks - these are only a few of the changes and innovations brought about by the Modernisation Plan.
People in Railways Trailer (1970)
01 January 1970
A compilation film about the complex railway systems of Great Britain, demonstrating the work and individual responsibilities of many departments.
Great Britain: A Travel Guide Trailer (1978)
01 January 1978
Wordless portrait of British transport, featuring cross-channel ferries, InterCity 125s, and cars.
Inter-City 1250 Trailer (1982)
02 January 1982
A journey from London King's Cross to Peterborough on the fastest Inter-City Special - at a speed of well over 1250 mph! A sped-up four-minute High Speed Train journey promoting the use of the trains throughout the old Eastern Region, set to very early 80s synth music.
Under the Wires Trailer (1965)
02 January 1965
The electrification of the London Midland Region main line between London, Manchester and Liverpool at 25KV AC, using overhead wires and drawing supply from the National Grid, was a major undertaking involving civil, electrical, mechanical and signal engineering of a complex and advanced nature.
Wires Over the Border Trailer (1974)
02 January 1974
Short film about the upgrades and technological improvements on the British railways.
The Land of Robert Burns Trailer (1956)
02 January 1956
This short, evocative account of the poet's life is set among contemporary scenes of the people of south-west Scotland as they grow from children to manhood.
The Development of the Major Railway Trunk Routes Trailer (1965)
01 January 1965
An illustrated lecture given by Dr. Beeching on the development and improvement of Britain's major railway trunk routes.
The Nine Road Trailer (1976)
02 January 1976
The Nine Road is the busman's name for one of London's oldest and most used bus routes, running between Mortlake and Liverpool Street.
They Had an Idea Trailer (1953)
02 January 1953
In every industry men still need skill and knowledge, but the addition of a dash of imagination will often mean more pleasure from the job as well as greater efficiency.
Omnibus for All Trailer (1963)
01 January 1963
The conflict between the running of an efficient bus service and the increasing motor car traffic in Britain's towns.
Safety On The Track Trailer (1951)
01 January 1951
This film is shown to all recruits to London Transport's railway departments and teaches common-sense practices to be followed when working on London Transport electrifed track, or in depots.
Dr. Beeching’s Address Trailer (1962)
01 January 1962
Dr Beeching, Chairman of the British Transport Commission, sits at a desk addressing workers. Intended to be shown before a programme of other British Transport films.
A Mug’s Game, Or, How to Squash a Lemon Head Trailer (1967)
01 January 1967
A stop-motion animation aimed at young people, discouraging vandalism on railway lines, by pointing out the dangers.
Glasgow Belongs to Me Trailer (1966)
01 January 1966
An Englishman has just got off the train at St. Enoch Station and is asking a cab driver to show him around Glasgow.
Berth 24 Trailer (1950)
31 December 1950
In the Hull Docks, the steamer S.S. Bravo arrives from Gothenburg with cargo.
What’s In Store? Trailer (1954)
01 January 1954
In a single year, for stores, materials and fuel British Railways must spend one hundred and thirty million pounds.
Diesel Train Driver: Part 4 - Operational Requirements Trailer (1959)
01 January 1959
A British Transport Film.
Signpost Trailer (1955)
01 January 1955
Illustrates the reconstruction and electrification of the main railway line between Manchester and Sheffield.
An Artist Looks at Churches Trailer (1959)
02 January 1959
On the shortest journey you pass a church or two. Out of the 20,000 churches in Britain, the artist, John Piper, whose work contributes to the glory of England's churches, selects and describes a church built in each of the last nine centuries, from Norman times to the present day.
Coaching Holiday Trailer (1958)
01 January 1958
A short film focusing on the account of a coaching tour told by the driver, who attempts to try to create a happy atmosphere and cement friendships.
An Address by Sir Brian Robertson Chairman of the British Transport Commission Trailer (1959)
01 July 1959
Sir Brian Robertson addresses the staff of British rail on the subject of the rationalisation and modernisation of the railways as set out in a new paper outlining the changes to take place in the period 1959-1963.
Europe by Train Trailer (1965)
01 January 1965
A journalist chats on the unusual excursions possible from nodal stations on Europe's train networks.
Broad Waterways Trailer (1959)
01 January 1959
'Water', says the transport man, 'is lovely stuff' - and the development plan for British Waterways is based on this belief.
A Dream of Norway Trailer (1960)
01 January 1960
England is eighteen hours behind you and the Leda is in sight of Bergen. Your shipboard reverie is about to become reality.
Corporate Planning in British Railways Trailer (1970)
01 January 1970
A largely animated exposition of the need for, and methods of improvement, in British Rail Corporate Planning.
London's Country Trailer (1954)
01 January 1954
This film shows us a world of wildlife and flowers and scenic beauty within easy reach of London - where people can enjoy yachting on the Thames, or archery at Sevenoaks; riding in Knole Park, or morris-dancing at Westerham; walking over the hills near Newlands Corner, or cricket on the green at Cookham; where they can admire a wealth of historic buildings both large and small - Windsor Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Farnham Keep, the Dickens' houses at Rochester, the Roman ruins at Verulamium; or they can just sit in the sun while the children play.
Work Study and Tom Howard Trailer (1958)
01 January 1958
Tells the story of four British Road Services drivers who lived and worked together for two years.
The England of Elizabeth Trailer (1957)
01 January 1957
A romantic overview of England in the Elizabethan Age.
Rail Trailer (1967)
01 January 1967
"Rail" captures British Railways at a major turning-point in its history. In certain respects, this was a period of considerable upheaval and loss.
Locomotive Jubilee Trailer (1962)
01 January 1962
Prince Phillip drives a Warship loco at an exhibition of locomotive development held at Marylebone Station.
Men on the Mend Trailer (1956)
01 January 1956
When Joe Miller breaks his ankle on the shop floor, he is sent with some trepidation to the British Railways rehab centre, a cross between a modern gym and an old-school metalwork classroom.
Inter-city Magic Trailer (1977)
01 January 1977
A celebration of inter-city trains, from British Transport Films.
Computer Aided Train Planning Trailer (1979)
01 January 1979
Introduces the principle of newly developed computer techniques for planning train movements, crew and locomotive rosters and for producing and printing timetables.
Work in Progress Trailer (1951)
02 January 1951
Replacing a century-old rail tunnel at Woodhead, co-ordinated road haulage services in Argyllshire, Whitemoor freight marshalling yeard, Bristol bus services and the Calais to Dover cross-channel ferry: these are the subjects of this early BTF production covering a world of transport co-ordination now largely vanished.