Power to Stop (1979)
The majority of railway vehicles are fitted with cast iron brake blocks which, although relatively cheap to produce, wear rapidly in service and need frequent replacement. The film shows how an investigation into some of the problems associated with these blocks led to the development of a new type with a higher phosphorus content which gives better performance and has a longer life.
Director: Bill Mason
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 2, 1979
Production: British Transport Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
transportation, train
More Films by Director: Bill Mason
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Power to Stop about?
- The majority of railway vehicles are fitted with cast iron brake blocks which, although relatively cheap to produce, wear rapidly in service and need frequent replacement. The film shows how an investigation into some of the problems associated with these blocks led to the development of a new type with a higher phosphorus content which gives better performance and has a longer life.
- Who directed Power to Stop?
- Power to Stop was directed by Bill Mason.
- How long is Power to Stop?
- Power to Stop has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Power to Stop?
- Power to Stop is a Documentary film.
- Where was Power to Stop produced?
- Power to Stop was produced in United Kingdom.