Freight and a City (1966)
The City of Sheffield is renewing itself, but until recently Sheffield's railway network exemplified the confusion and inefficiency created by competitive railway expansion in Victorian times. Now British Railways has swept away the small depots and the conflicting lines, and has centralised its goods operations in a new Freight Terminal, a Diesel Maintenance Depot, and one of the most modern Marshalling Yards in Europe, thus providing freight services fit for Sheffield's needs.
Director: Bill Mason
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: January 2, 1966
Cast
- Gordon Henry Davies - Commentator (voice)
Cinematography: Trevor Roe, Ernest Xerris
Editing: Gloria Sachs
Production: British Transport Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Bill Mason
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Freight and a City about?
- The City of Sheffield is renewing itself, but until recently Sheffield's railway network exemplified the confusion and inefficiency created by competitive railway expansion in Victorian times. Now British Railways has swept away the small depots and the conflicting lines, and has centralised its goods operations in a new Freight Terminal, a Diesel Maintenance Depot, and one of the most modern Marshalling Yards in Europe, thus providing freight services fit for Sheffield's needs.
- Who directed Freight and a City?
- Freight and a City was directed by Bill Mason.
- Who stars in Freight and a City?
- Freight and a City stars Gordon Henry Davies.
- How long is Freight and a City?
- Freight and a City has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is Freight and a City?
- Freight and a City is a Documentary film.
- Where was Freight and a City produced?
- Freight and a City was produced in United Kingdom.