Train of Tomorrow

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1826

Date Released

1 Jun 1964

Date submitted

28 May 1964

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Nehru - Man of Peace
2. 2Train of Tomorrow
3. 3Brum Goes Under
4. 4Fifty Years of Naval Flying

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Train of Tomorrow. DESCRIPTION: New British Railways uniforms to herald new standards in passenger comfort. They call it the train of tomorrow - eight specially built coaches, hauled by a diesel electric loco. In fact, its British Railways’ formula for attracting travellers back to trains. They’re claimed to be among the best designed coaches in the world. SHOTLIST: Key scene. MS porters and train guard board train. MS pan passengers do likewise. MS train drivers get on train. MLS steward closes carriage door. MCU porter waves flag. MS engine driver closes door. MCU train pulls out of Marylebone Station. Interior train. MS man walks along corridors. MS gents brush-up room. MCU woman passenger pulls down small table and closes blinds. CU steward pours out coffee. MCU two passengers.

Keywords

Railways; Transport; Fashion and costume

Locations

London; High Wycombe

Card file number

88392

Credits:

Camera

Antony L. Chapman

Commentator

Jeffrey K. Shearley

Length of story (in feet)

96

Story extras:

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