Royal Scot Crashes 1953

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Abington, Scotland.

GV. & LV. Wreck of Royal Scot at Abington, Scotland (first 7' for super). LV. Cranes lifting coach. Wreckage and men in foreground. MV. Coach being lifted. SV. Wrecked coach on side. LV. & SV. Rail bent by heat of sun. LV. Bent rail at side of track, pan across to men repairing...

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Cataloguer:
Bond
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
28713
Sort Number:
53/061
Time in/Out:
01:20:10:00 / 01:21:03:00
Canister:
53/61
Film ID:
112.08
Issue Date:
13/08/1953

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