| TITFIELD THUNDERBOLT An old engine is used in the filming of "The Titfield Thunderbolt". | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7182 |
| Catalog #: | 501677 | |
| Clip Number: | 501677-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NP 416 | |
| Timecode: | 01:23:24 - 01:25:40 | |
| Location: | Monkton Combe, Somerset. | |
| Year Shot: | 1952 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/MOTION PICTURES: Production & Behind the Scenes LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England TRANSPORTATION/RAIL: Antique | |
| Description: | Tape 7182 B Same as catalog # 501628 TITFIELD THUNDERBOLT An old engine is used in the filming of "The Titfield Thunderbolt". Monkton Combe, Somerset. Various shots of the Limpley Stoke - Camerton line, which has been closed for two years. M/S's as people stand around. C/U of the name "Thunderbolt" on the engine, the camera pans across it. Various shots of the engine, M/S of carriages with curtains and hanging baskets behind it. C/U driver from back steaming along the track. Very good M/S as it drives past the camera. C/U as it passes stop signal. M/S showing it passing film crew at side of track. Various shots as the train has to be backed up for a retake. M/S big searchlight. C/U Sir Michael Balcon talking to Naunton Wayne and Stanley Holloway. Various shots as they set the scene up again. M/S express driver Ted Burridge (Buridge ?) who is advising the engine's film crew George Relph and Godfrey Tearle how to handle her. M/S of continuity girl typing. M/S as the train steams past again with film crew in foreground. | |
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