Using Tops (1978)
All freight movements over Britain's rail network are monitored and controlled by an advanced computer-based system known as TOPS (Total Operations Processing System). The film follows the progress of a wagon load of equipment from Truro to the Midlands and shows how TOPS makes it possible to accommodate a last minute change of plan.
Director: Ken Fairbairn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: January 1, 1978
Cast
- Frank Windsor - Commentator
Cinematography: Jack West
Editing: Bob Debenham
Production: British Transport Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ken Fairbairn
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Using Tops about?
- All freight movements over Britain's rail network are monitored and controlled by an advanced computer-based system known as TOPS (Total Operations Processing System). The film follows the progress of a wagon load of equipment from Truro to the Midlands and shows how TOPS makes it possible to accommodate a last minute change of plan.
- Who directed Using Tops?
- Using Tops was directed by Ken Fairbairn.
- Who stars in Using Tops?
- Using Tops stars Frank Windsor.
- How long is Using Tops?
- Using Tops has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Using Tops?
- Using Tops is a Documentary film.
- Where was Using Tops produced?
- Using Tops was produced in United Kingdom.