| A RECORD LOAD BY ROAD The world's largest lorry is used to transport a 65 ton rudder from Darlington to Glasgow. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5422 |
| Catalog #: | 244844 | |
| Clip Number: | 244844-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1699 | |
| Timecode: | 01:07:55 - 01:09:38 | |
| Location: | Darlington, Durham. | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY: Cargo & Freight Handling LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England TRANSPORTATION: Tractor-Trailer, Semi-trucks | |
| Description: | A record load by road. World's largest motor lorry transports giant 65-ton rudder (forged at Darlington) at 4 miles an hour to Glasgow. Darlington, Durham. L/S of the large rudder strapped to the lorry which moves slowly away. Various shots as it drives along. M/S of a man steering a wheel at the back, beside him is a sign saying 'You are behind the world's largest lorry. Please drive with caution.' Various shots of the lorry and rudder making their way slowly but surely along. People walk up the street alongside to get a better look. | |
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