New British Engine Makes Maiden Trip

Issue No.

219A

Date Released

14 Aug 1933

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Story No. within this Issue: 3 / 3
Summary: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: New British Engine Makes Maiden Trip. DESCRIPTION: Most powerful locomotive in country leaves London on first run, and brings Scotland nearer. SHOTLIST: CU engine driver and fireman standing beside same. Speaking. Elevated shot "Princess Royal" engine beginning run. Engine and train past camera. Shot from cabin of line ahead and countryside. Close shot of fireman looking from window. Close shot of wheel and steam valves. Close shot of the engine running through station. Close shot of fireman feeding the furnace. Engine through tunnel and shot alongside same. Interior of coaches showing passengers. Close shot of carriage with "Royal Scot" on side of same. Close shot of wheels and steam valves with "Princess Royal" on side. Good shot going through countryside. Long shot same. Engine over camera.
Keywords: Buildings and structures; Environment; Railways; Business and commerce
Footage sources: Movietone
Card file number: 2530
Length of story (in feet): 170
Story extras:: Film clip

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