Diesel Trainride (1959)
Through the forward-looking windows of the new diesel multiple-unit trains reveals a new world of signs, signals and railway sights to those who ride behind the driver. For children, particularly, find this is a fascinating experience. This film communicates something of their excitement and wonder as well as some of the wry, un-conscious humour with which their pertinent and amusing questions and comments are so often interlerded.
Director: James Ritchie
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 2, 1959
Screenplay
Music: Edwin Astley
Cinematography: David Watkin, Ron Bicker
Editing: Hugh Raggett
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 Diesel Trainride about?
- Through the forward-looking windows of the new diesel multiple-unit trains reveals a new world of signs, signals and railway sights to those who ride behind the driver. For children, particularly, find this is a fascinating experience. This film communicates something of their excitement and wonder as well as some of the wry, un-conscious humour with which their pertinent and amusing questions and comments are so often interlerded.
- Who directed Diesel Trainride?
- Diesel Trainride was directed by James Ritchie.
- How long is Diesel Trainride?
- Diesel Trainride has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Diesel Trainride?
- Diesel Trainride is a Documentary film.
- Where was Diesel Trainride produced?
- Diesel Trainride was produced in United Kingdom.