Thirty-Four Killed in Scottish Train Smash

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

709

Date Released

13 Dec 1937

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Nanking Reels before Japan’s Onslaught
2. 2Fine Pets Make Fine Birds If They’re Furry
3. 3News Flashes from Everywhere
4. 4News Flashes from Everywhere
5. 5News Flashes from Everywhere
6. 6News Flashes from Everywhere
7. 7Blizzard Turns Britain into Christmas Card
8. 8Thirty-Four Killed in Scottish Train Smash
9. 9Royal Expert Inspects RAF Secret Planes

Story

Story No. within this Issue

8 / 9

Summary

Worst British rail disaster since 1915. Express runs into stationary train in blizzard.

Local distribution only

British Paramount News Special (dissolve to)

Keywords

Weather; Railways; Accidents and disasters; Newsreels

Locations

Scotland; Castlecary

Library number

7023

Story extras:

Production Documents

• Icon Shot ListShot List

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Film Archive

Name

Reuters Archive Licensing: Screen Ocean

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Notes

British Pathe Ltd (qv) also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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