Worlds Fastest Train 1935

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No title, paperwork reads - World's fastest train.

Location unknown.

M/S of the 'Silver Jubilee' express train in a station, people walk past it. Various shots as it sets off and gathers speed, it is capable of doing 112 mph. Various shots as it rides along the track. Various shots...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
12069
Sort Number:
35/078
Time in/Out:
01:08:36:00 / 01:09:14:00
Canister:
35/78
Film ID:
841.06
Issue Date:
30/09/1935

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  • The trial run seen here took place on 27 September 1935.

    The station shown at the outset of the clip is King's Cross Station in London,

    The train is pulled by the A4 Pacific locomotive "Silver Link".

    jamied 30th Aug 2012

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