Awesome Giants of Steam

Synopsis

A compilation of two short British Transport films.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w. 52 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION; 1997 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)

Documentation

2 (1937?): The construction and record-breaking run from London to Crewe of the 1937 streamline locomotive ‘Coronation Scot’ complete with matching coaches.

Subjects

History

Keywords

railways

Sections

Title

Giants of steam

Synopsis

1 (1963): Shows steam locomotives at the height of their popularity: 'King Arthur, 'Nelson', Columbine', the 'Flying Scot'.

Title

Coronation Scot

Production Company

Name

British Transport Films

Notes

Some BTF films are distributed by Beulah.

Distributor

Name

Tring International

Notes

Ceased trading 10/99