British Transport Films Movie Trailers
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Current Affairs on the Midland Trailer (1980)
02 January 1980
A report on the progress of the Bedford/St. Pancras suburban electrification scheme. An internal BR staff film which would not have been generally shown.
Solutions? Trailer (1972)
01 January 1972
A musical illustration of life, where road traffic chaos breeds anger and frustration, but the rail network is fast, smooth and relaxing.
Railway Electrification at Industrial Frequency Trailer (1960)
01 January 1960
A step-by-step description of how power from the national grid is supplied to British Railways.
TOPS for Industry Trailer (1980)
01 January 1980
A British Transport internal training film. Training for Overhead Power Supply (TOPS).
Experiment Under London Trailer (1961)
01 January 1961
One of six films which examine in depth the work involved in this great engineering project. As they are of a technical nature, they were only available for showing to suitable audiences.
Age of Invention Trailer (1975)
02 January 1975
Examines Britian's industrial heritage, concentrating on the period between 1708 and 1850, and showing many examples of surviving relics of the period.
Reshaping British Railways Trailer (1963)
02 January 1963
The film version of Dr. Richard Beeching's plan for the re-shaping of British Railways, showing some of the problems involved, the research necessary, and the answers that were produced.
Rail Report 4 Trailer (1963)
01 January 1963
This film draws attention to the new pattern that is emerging as the modernisation scheme progresses.
Keep Your Business Moving Trailer (1973)
01 January 1973
Encourages the prospect of hosting an intercity exhibition on rails, with the potential to travel all across Europe.
Channel Islands Trailer (1952)
02 January 1952
The Channel Islands have had a varied and exciting history. Jersey and Guernsey are ideal places for holidays.
Promises Promises... Trailer (1982)
01 January 1982
Features the 07.55 from Sheffield to St Pancras. The camera follows to Leicester, where a young man is late for a job interview thanks to a variety of incidents including a freight train blocking the line and an improperly secured door at Derby.
Service for Southend Trailer (1957)
02 January 1957
The extension of the electrification of the Southend line from Shenfield to Southend. The last steam train leaves Liverpool Street and makes its way for a new stage in the modernisation plan for British Railways.
Rail Report 1 Trailer (1959)
01 January 1959
As the Modernisation Scheme for British Railways enters its sixth year, its effects become increasingly apparant in every aspect of railway work throughout the regions: in track improvements, in electrification and signalling; in new depots, marshalling yards and stations.
Plumb-Loco Trailer (1971)
02 January 1971
Aspects of the precision and drama of locomotive manufacture, composed to form a lively pattern in picture and sound.
How They Dug the Victoria Line Trailer (1969)
03 March 1969
First transmitted in 1969, this documentary follows the construction of the world’s most advanced underground system.
The Pain Train Trailer (1969)
01 January 1969
An insufferable journey by 'The Pain Train' shows how seconds lost by staff, for one slight reason or another, can quickly add up; causing a train to be seriously late even on a relatively short journey.
Careful Charlie! Trailer (1970)
01 January 1970
An animated film on safety, featuring 'Charlie', a cartoon railwayman.
Track 125 Trailer (1981)
01 January 1981
The complex technology of modern rail track is shown, covering component manufacturers, current methods of laying track and its maintenance.
Carriage Cleaning Trailer (1978)
01 January 1978
The techniques and materials used (and attention to detail needed) to clean railway carriages manually.
Freight and a City Trailer (1966)
02 January 1966
The City of Sheffield is renewing itself, but until recently Sheffield's railway network exemplified the confusion and inefficiency created by competitive railway expansion in Victorian times.
We're in Business Too! Trailer (1964)
01 January 1964
Sets out to persuade businesspeople of the advantages of going from city to city by train. How it gives them time to relax, work or sleep in comfort.
Rubbish By Rail Trailer (1977)
01 January 1977
How to dispose of the 23 million tons of household rubbish produced each year in Britain.
Bridge of Song Trailer (1955)
01 January 1955
The latest developments in British Transport - whether it be in London buses or in railway sidings at Margam steelworks, in the construction of a canal lock between Nottingham and the Humber ports or in the use of modern equipment at BTC laundries or continuous foundries - all such new things bring an echo from the past.
Flashing Yellows Trailer (1976)
01 January 1976
Explaining the procedural changes to speed regulations on British railways, using signals with animated diagrams, models, and footage of trains and drivers.
Speedlink: The Quiet Revolution Trailer (1980)
07 August 1980
British Rail film about the rail freight service Speedlink, and the various types of wagon used to transport different cargo.
Channel Tunnel: Tomorrow's Way Trailer (1986)
01 January 1986
Explores the possibilities of the upcoming Channel Tunnel between Britain and France. The final BTF production shot on film.
Spick and Span Trailer (1962)
01 January 1962
Two and a half million passengers every day all over the country; thousands of trains, each to be cleaned at the end of its journey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Finishing Line Trailer (1977)
29 January 1977
When a schoolboy's day-dream of a fantasy sports day includes events where acts of vandalism and trespass are required, dire consequences ensue.
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.
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.
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.
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.