Car 11281

Series

Series Name: Cinegazette

Issue

Issue No.

Date Released

1949

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 3

Summary

NoS synopsis: We follow on the the nearly 4,000 cars that travel on London Transport’s railways as it is cleaned overnight. The maintenance staff clean and get rid of the rubbish that accumulates in the carriages. At the end of the day, the trains go to the depot, where examiners, guided by the drivers’ report cards inspect them for faults. We see an inspector checking safety gear, washing floors, and doing maintenance. The train goes through a washing machine. Last thing before the day, the crew check their train over.

Keywords

Railways; Transport; Engineering

Written sources

British Film Institute Databases
Viewing Copy - London Transport Museum Used for synopsis
British Transport Films website

Credits:

Producer: Academy Picture Corporation
Commentator: Brian Johnston
Sponsor: London Transport Executive

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