The Driving Force

Overview

Britain operates the most experienced diesel and electric railway in tne world. A century and a half ago she invented the steam engine and introduced a new system of transport; and in only nine years British Rail and the British locomotive industry designed, built and tested enough diesel and electric locomotives to replace fifteen thousand steam engines. The transition from steam to new forms of motive power, and its effects on rallwaymen and passengers, is the subject of this film. Produced in association with the Central Office of Information, the British Locomotive Allied Manufacturers' Association and the British Electrical Manufacturers' Association.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 2, 1966

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

British Transport Films

Cast

Stephen Murray

Director

James Ritchie,Ronald Craigen

Writer

James Ritchie

Producer

Edgar Anstey

Music

Derek Bourgeois

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2317179