Made to Measure

Series

Series Name: Cinegazette

Issue

Issue No.

Date Released

1950

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 3

Summary

NoS synopsis: The RT bus is tested vigorously before setting out on the road for the first time. Here we see several stages - the chassis being loaded onto the engine, and rain tests. This testing is done at the London Transport Works, Aldenham. The bus is measured inside and out, by hand and by machine, to ensure that it is regulation size. Then the engine is inspected from underneath using an inspection pit. The bus is then weighed and tilt tested before setting off for its first journey.

Keywords

Transport; Road transport

Written sources

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

Credits:

Producer: Academy Picture Corporation
Commentator: Duncan Carse
Sponsor: London Transport Executive

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