Trevor Roe

Most Popular Trevor Roe Trailers

Total trailers found: 30

A New Approach to Hong Kong Trailer (1982)

01 January 1982

A look at British involvement in the construction of the new double-track railway from Kowloon, on Hong Kong's harbour, to the Chinese border.

The Seaspeed Express Trailer (1980)

02 January 1980

The advantages and pleasures of crossing the channel by Hovercraft. In this film a sales executive, with his car and engineering samples, travels to Lille for a business appointment; and a family goes to Paris for a holiday.

London on the Move Trailer (1970)

02 January 1970

How the London Transport Board, with the aid of modern technology, is tackling the problems brought about by an ever increasing volume of traffic.

Rail Report 8: The New Tradition Trailer (1968)

02 January 1968

Report No. 8 in a series of 13 topical films, produced since the far reaching plan for the modernisation and re-equipment of British Railways in 1955 started to take effect, to log the many developments - new services, equipment, techniques - wherever these have been introduced.

Rail Report 7: Speed the Payload Trailer (1967)

01 January 1967

The film's contents are as follows: Merry-go-round coal trains - between collieries and power stations; Motorail; stations - Birmingham New St.

A Tale Out of School Trailer (1969)

01 January 1969

The story of a journey from the Yorkshire Dales to Switzerland via Dover and France, made by a party of schoolgirls showing how British rail contributes to a smooth, comfortable journey.

Between the Tides Trailer (1958)

24 August 1958

Between the Tides is a 1958 short documentary directed by Ralph Keene for British Transport Films.It is a study of the animal and plant life of Britain's shores.

Rail Report 9: Top Levels of Transport Trailer (1969)

01 January 1969

Report No. 9 in a series of 13 topical films, covering: Euston; ships - Freightliner II, Antrim Princess; container handling Parkeston Quay; Merry-go-round coal trains; permanent way lining and tamping machine; off loading cable troughing; strengthening the Royal Albert Bridge; Old Course Hotel, St Andrew's; car bodies by train - factory to assembly line; Beckenham train control; speed up of West of England expresses.

Sea Road to Britain Trailer (1974)

01 January 1974

Intended for European audiences to encourage them to drive to Britain for their holidays. Shows the travel facilities offered by Sealink, and suggests some of Britain's tourist attractions.

Rail Report 11: Rails Conserve the Environment Trailer (1970)

02 January 1970

Report No. 11 in a series of 13 topical films. Because 1970 was European Conservation Year, this issue of the Rail Report Series was devoted to examples of what railways in Britain are doing to help conserve and improve the national environment.

Overture: One-Two-Five Trailer (1978)

07 July 1978

A high speed Inter-City train is the star of this impressionist film in which picture and music are brought together to enhance the mood and rhythm of the subject and hail the arrival of 125mph regular passenger services.

Robert Reid Reports on British Waterways Trailer (1962)

01 January 1962

Underlines the importance of waterways as mans of modern transport. Details the way in which the network of waterways covers britain.

The Train Makers Trailer (1981)

01 January 1981

The achievements of BREL - British Rail Engineering Limited - are celebrated in this promotional film looking at two of the company's 13 workshops, at Horwich in Lancashire and Crewe, in which locomotives and carriages are built for British Rail and companies overseas.

The Beacons and Beyond Trailer (1979)

02 January 1979

South Wales is an area of great natural beauty - from the Brecon Beacons in the north of the area to the rugged coastline of Pembrokeshire in the south.

Speaking of Freight Trailer (1961)

01 January 1961

When a business tycoon allows himself to be 'snared' into seeing some films in a railway traffic manager's office, there must be a reason for it.

British Rails Are Long and Fast Trailer (1969)

01 January 1969

Intended as a sales tool for manufacturers, this short film details the production installation and maintenance for long welded track in use on British Railways.

The Victoria Line Report No. 5: London's Victoria Line Trailer (1969)

02 January 1969

The final episode of five reports on the construction of the Victoria Line in London. This one is edited highlights from the first four with very little new information.

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.

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.

Wires Over the Border Trailer (1974)

02 January 1974

Short film about the upgrades and technological improvements on the British railways.

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.

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.

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 Letter for Wales Trailer (1960)

01 January 1960

Donald Houston plays a Welshman who tells the story of what it's like to live in small town Wales and how the train service helps.

The Key to Britain Trailer (1972)

01 January 1972

“Promotes trade with Britain among other countries in the European Community after the UK's entry on 1st January 1973.

Railways for Ever! Trailer (1970)

02 January 1970

A poet's eulogy to his beloved mode of transport.

Locomotion Trailer (1975)

02 January 1975

Collage film about the history of trains set to music.

Rush Hour Trailer (1970)

01 January 1970

Time lapse photography shows the swarm of commuters at London Waterloo station racing about at top speed.

Prospects of Ireland Trailer (1970)

01 January 1970

Film showcasing the tourist attractions, culture and natural beauty of Ireland.

Golfers in a Scottish Landscape Trailer (1971)

02 January 1971

Two visitors enjoying Scotland, an enthusiastic but inexperienced golfer improving on the world's greatest courses; his wife exploring spectacular places visited by the first known lady golfer in history - Mary, Queen of Scots.