Round and About

Series

Series Name: Cinegazette

Issue

Issue No.

Date Released

1950

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 3

Summary

NoS Summary - A round-up of London Transport activities in early 1950.
NoS synopsis: Bus maps are displayed in Q shelters for the first time, along with new tip-up seats; there are new District Line trains in service; A special carriage on the Bakerloo Line tests the benefits of more daylight and better views with added circular windows and extended glazed pannels.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Railways; Transport; Motor vehicles

Written sources

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

Credits:

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

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