The Signal Engineers (1962)
A film about one of the most responsible and professional jobs on British Railways. Practical work in shop and signal box, on gantry and trackside, coupled with instruction in mechanics, electricity, electronics and draughtsmanship, lead the apprentice intro the intricacies of design, the excitement of research and experiment, and the intense satisfaction of being in on a big changeover from old-style semaphore signalling to a new coloured light system.
Director: James Ritchie
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 1962
Cast
- John Stockbridge - Narrator
Music: Edwin Astley
Cinematography: Trevor Roe, David Watkin
Editing: Brigit Barry
Production: British Transport Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James Ritchie
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Signal Engineers about?
- A film about one of the most responsible and professional jobs on British Railways. Practical work in shop and signal box, on gantry and trackside, coupled with instruction in mechanics, electricity, electronics and draughtsmanship, lead the apprentice intro the intricacies of design, the excitement of research and experiment, and the intense satisfaction of being in on a big changeover from old-style semaphore signalling to a new coloured light system.
- Who directed The Signal Engineers?
- The Signal Engineers was directed by James Ritchie.
- Who stars in The Signal Engineers?
- The Signal Engineers stars John Stockbridge.
- How long is The Signal Engineers?
- The Signal Engineers has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is The Signal Engineers?
- The Signal Engineers is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Signal Engineers produced?
- The Signal Engineers was produced in United Kingdom.