| FAMOUS TRAINS BIRTHDAY PARTY Steam locomotive the 'Southern Belle' has 21st birthday celebrated | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5414 |
| Catalog #: | 191027 | |
| Clip Number: | 191027-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1656 | |
| Timecode: | 01:44:05 - 01:45:10 | |
| Location: | Brighton, East Sussex | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Anniversaries LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Sussex, Brighton TRANSPORTATION/RAIL: Misc | |
| Description: | FAMOUS TRAIN'S BIRTHDAY PARTY - "The Southern Belle" - driven by W. Coughtry who was fireman on first trip - celebrates her "coming of age" and is accorded civic reception. Brighton, East Sussex L/S of the 'Southern Belle' with huge circular plaque in front of it which reads: "SOUTHERN" BELLE 21 TO-DAY - MANY HAPPY RETURNS". W. Coughtry stands on the platform shaking hands with the train driver. M/S of Coughtry. Various group shots of Coughtry standing talking with officials and dignitaries on the platform, including a robed gentleman who looks like a mayor. | |
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