The Driving Force (1966)
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.
Director: James Ritchie, Ronald Craigen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: January 2, 1966
Cast
- Stephen Murray - Self - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Derek Bourgeois
Editing: John Ireland
Production: British Transport Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
transportation, train
More Films by Director: James Ritchie, Ronald Craigen
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Driving Force about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Driving Force?
- The Driving Force was directed by James Ritchie, Ronald Craigen.
- Who stars in The Driving Force?
- The Driving Force stars Stephen Murray.
- How long is The Driving Force?
- The Driving Force has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is The Driving Force?
- The Driving Force is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Driving Force produced?
- The Driving Force was produced in United Kingdom.