Traction Race 1952

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Traction-engine race in Appleford, Berkshire.

L/S Steam rollers being prepared for race. C/U Man oiling steam roller. C/U Name of steam roller "Kim". C/U Name of steam roller "Pandora". C/U Name of steam roller "Eileen". L/S Steam roller. C/U Funnel belching smoke. C/U Cabin of steam roller,...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
43334
Sort Number:
NP 411
Time in/Out:
01:45:33:00 / 01:46:57:00
Canister:
NP 411
Film ID:
1307.27
Issue Date:
28/07/1952

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