New Electric Train 1965

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Watford, Hertfordshire.

Various shots of the front of the new train which has Watford Junction sign on the front. CU. The new British Railways sign on side of train. CU. Control panel inside cabin. CU. Under the train showing the new type of disc brakes which have been fitted. Various shots...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
88207
Sort Number:
UN 4050 E
Time in/Out:
01:40:45:00 / 01:43:44:00
Canister:
UN 4050 E
Film ID:
3128.20
Issue Date:
1965

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  • The "old steam train" is Stanier Black 4-6-0 number 44780.

    "Boys train spotting" - they record the number of diesel multiple-unit M76182.

    jamied 3rd May 2012
  • Thanks.

    British Pathé 23rd May 2012

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