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Kursaal Flyer 1962
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Southend, Essex.
The Kursaal Flyer is a full-sized replica of a late 19th century American Transcontinental locomotive. The replica can drive on roads because underneath it is a three tonne lorry, the only bit of steam power is in its fairground organ.
Various low angle shots of the...
Data
- Time in/Out:
- 01:47:31:00 / 01:48:39:00
- Canister:
- CP 401
- Film ID:
- 191.12
- Issue Date:
- 03/09/1962
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