Railway 1937

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A streamlined, modern looking railway engine speeds through a station. Travel shots from train as it rides along the rails. Quick shot of people being served in the dining car. Travel shot through stage at speed. Train speeds off into the distance.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
61227
Sort Number:
UNI GAZ 003
Time in/Out:
01:18:21:00 / 01:18:46:00
Canister:
UNI GAZ ROLL 3
Film ID:
1903.15
Issue Date:

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  • The locomotive seen here is the Union Pacific Streamliner named "The City of Salina", number M-10000.

    jamied 26th Jun 2012

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