Wash and Brush Up (1953)

Number 73020, a standard Class 5 locomotive, has been in traffic for sixteen days, and goes back to the sheds for cleaning inside and out and a detailed mechanical check-up. A team of men, each with his special job, takes over. Before they are reassembled, the parts are inspected; then steam raising begins again. After vacuum tests by the crew, coal is taken on, water topped up, and less than twenty-seven hours after entering the sheds 73020 is back on duty.

Director: Tony Thompson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date:
Production: British Transport Films, Data Film Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wash and Brush Up about?
Number 73020, a standard Class 5 locomotive, has been in traffic for sixteen days, and goes back to the sheds for cleaning inside and out and a detailed mechanical check-up. A team of men, each with his special job, takes over. Before they are reassembled, the parts are inspected; then steam raising begins again. After vacuum tests by the crew, coal is taken on, water topped up, and less than twenty-seven hours after entering the sheds 73020 is back on duty.
Who directed Wash and Brush Up?
Wash and Brush Up was directed by Tony Thompson.
How long is Wash and Brush Up?
Wash and Brush Up has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is Wash and Brush Up?
Wash and Brush Up is a Documentary film.
Where was Wash and Brush Up produced?
Wash and Brush Up was produced in United Kingdom.