Journey of the Mallard between York and Scarborough

Title

Journey of the Mallard between York and Scarborough

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop; Speech

TX Date

9 Jul 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:09:11

Description

Report on the journey of the Mallard locomotive between York and Scarborough. Includes contributions from members of the train’s crew, past and present - chief engineer, John Bellwood, driver, Harry Wilson, and (original?) driver, Joe Duddington - and spectators. Looks at the train’s restoration and its upcoming journey to Scarborough, the steam special held at York, and the money raised for the restoration. There is also an interview with a British Rail spokesman. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Joe Duddington; John Bellwood; Harry Wilson; Philip Benham(?)

Keywords

British Rail; Record attempts; Trains; York; Restoration; Steam locomotives; Speed reading; National Railway Museum; Scarborough; Scarborough Council; Mallard (train)

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