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The history of the BRS (British Road Services), the general haulage network of the UK. Part of BFI collection "Points and Aspects."

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A compilation film on the recent technical achievements of British Rail; made for screening in Washington on the signing of the 'Budd' contract....

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...

A British Transport internal training film. Training for Overhead Power Supply (TOPS).

A look at Derby's Railway Technical Centre, which exists to apply science to the practical problems arising from a changing railway system which has...

An express freight train links manufacturers with their customers at the other end of Britain.

A record of a winter journey, when a farmer decides to move his whole stock by rail from Yorkshire to Sussex.

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A study of British forests, and the benefits that responsible management of their resources can bring in terms of ensuring constant renewal.

Report No. 10 in a series of 13 topical films, covering: Hovercraft, Princess Ann; the Advanced Passenger Train; Design Centre exhibition, The next...

A study of the development of British Rail's hovercraft services in the Solent and across the Channel, using SRN6, HM2 and SRN4 air-cushion vehicles.

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

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

A short documentary.

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...

Promotional tourist film, presenting a history of Britain concentrating on landscape and Inter-City travel.

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...

The majority of railway vehicles are fitted with cast iron brake blocks which, although relatively cheap to produce, wear rapidly in service and need...