Description
The third volume in a series of 6-disc box sets of the British Transport Films Collection
Following the nationalisation of transport in 1948 the British Transport Commission set up its own in-house film production unit. Launched on 1 May 1949, and led for 25 years by Edgar Anstey – a foundling father of the British documentary movement – it became one of the largest industrial film units in Britain.
The third volume in a series of 6-disc box sets contains such classics as The Finishing Line , Inter-City 125 and Just Like the Rest of Us as well as rare gems like Centenary Express and Give Your Car a Holiday.
This digitally remastered collection is a must for the transport enthusiast and the documentary aficionado alike. It includes a fully illustrated booklet with extensive films notes by BFI curators, and full credits.
Disc One:
- The North Eastern Goes Forward
- Right Time Means Right Time, aka The Pain Train
- Motorsport Tries Motorail
- Discovering Railways
- Current Affairs on the Midland
- Railways Conserve the Environment (Rail Report 11)
- Discover Britain by Train
- Old Sam the Signalman
Disc Two:
- Journey Inter-City
- Power to Stop
- Inter-City 125
- A New Age for Railways
- The Stone Carriers
- The Finishing Line
- Robbie (‘non-electrified’ version)
- Centenary Express
- Sir Peter Parker Talks to Jimmy Savile
Disc Three:
- Single Line Working
- Day to Day Track Maintenance: Part 1: Plain Line
- Day to Day Track Maintenance: Part 2: Switches and Crossings
- The Signal Engineers
- Mishap
- Spick and Span
Disc Four:
- The Long Night Haul
- Care of St Christopher’s
- Measured for Transport
- Channel Islands
- Under the Wires
- Points and Aspects
- Scotland for Sport
Disc Five:
- Berth 24
- Peak District
- Train Driver
- Give Your Car a Holiday
- Just the Ticket
- England’s North Country
Disc Six:
- Away for the Day
- They Had an Idea
- Manhandling
- List, Stolen, Damaged
- Go As You Please in Britain
- It Takes All Sorts
- Just Like the Rest of Us
Note: Previously released in individual volumes.
Product details
| SKU | 5035673020128 |
| Alphabetical Title | Discovering Railways |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 |
| Brand / Publisher | BFI |
| Catalogue Number | BFIV2012 |
| Certificate | Exempt |
| Colour | B&W , colour |
| Countries | UK |
| Director | Various |
| DVD Region | 2 |
| Extras | <ul><li></li></ul> |
| Format | DVD |
| Language(s) | English |
| Running time | 793 mins |
| Year | 1951-1983 |
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