Vintage railway film - Forward to First Principles - 1966

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This vintage railway film, produced by British Transport Films in 1966, scans the present and the past to show those economic principles governing the early railways have been rediscovered as a basis for modern freight trains.
There have been railways in Great Britain for over three hundred years. In the nineteenth century, railways spread across Britain and changed the geography, history, economy, and the life of a nation, but already there existed primitive railways for moving coal and other minerals from the pits and quarries to navigable water and roads.

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@jennyd255 2 года назад

What a fabulous film. I started to watch this largely out of nostalgia for my 1960's youth, but I found it absolutely fascinating.

@robharding4028 2 года назад

You can see why so many young people back in the 50's 60's grew to admire our steam trains in ever increasing numbers. The introductory pic is so inviting, I would love to be able to sit on that platform bench for just 5 minutes, while I open my picnic basket, and just take in the wonderful atmosphere from that great decade. Wonderful old film,

@bajexe 2 года назад

I'm not sure how on earth youtube got me to this video but it was surprisingly interesting. Really high quality production, impressed it's over 50 years old now.

@neilfurby555 Год назад

Astonishing production, in all respects. A masterpiece of documentary making.

@jeffreymcneal1920 2 года назад

A most interesting perspective on the how and the why of railroading. I've not seen this kind of analysis before, and it was most engaging.

@suedearing-ex7ve

Someone talking to the camera without waving their arms or jumping about. So good to see.

@MrPete1x 2 года назад

Thank you for showing this. Please don't ever delete it

@marc21091 2 года назад

The commentator who appears at several points in the film is Professor Jack Simmons whose books on the history of railways in Britain remain among the best still to read. He is not captioned, only introduced verbally, and his name is not in the credits. Fascinating to see him discuss the history of railway freight in 1966.

@Finglesham

Very professional film with a explanation of the system as at that time. What a difference 57 years makes though! I passed my driving test that year. So did thousands that then bought cars and left the railway. British Transport Films were very solid and fair and truthful.

@jimdieseldawg3435 2 года назад

Excellent display of consummate trainmanship from the driver of the Class 25/2 (or /3 maybe?) at about 27 minutes in. Superb film. Thanks for sharing 🙂

@favesongslist 2 года назад

WOW what a great documentary, TY so much for uploading.

@djrichylaurence8991

I watched this because I was born in 66. Best year of the 60s! Fred Dibnah would've loved this film.

@johnsharp8632

An excellent railway documentary and there are so many on You Tube. I was envious of the young people out on such a great and educational school visit. My geography teachers in the early 60s took us nowhere.

@boblovell5789 2 года назад

Steam may have been on the way out but the 'grease top' still part of the uniform. Loved that massive steam dredger.

@davidfox3258

It is actually superb. The photography is excellent. The Colour is excellent quality for a 1966 film. It's incredibly interesting. And Professor Jack Simmons is an academic of the old school.

@aidenstammler4618 2 года назад

This is the same type of stuff we all saw in the model Thomas and friends. Finally putting the tv to reality is such a beautiful thing to see and realize. Thanks mate for sharing all of these videos and for being just an amazing person

@stefankassbohrer2765 2 года назад

A great, interesting footage from the homeland of the steam engine. Best regards from south Germany

@chrisblay

Rarely see freight trains these days. Used to see them regularly up to the eighties. Seems very short sighted, as it’s still the most efficient way of moving goods and raw materials. Enjoyed watching this old documentary.