| WONDER WHEELS Inventions: NewTricycle/Stair-Climber for Disabled | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5005 | |
| Catalog #: | 364592 | |
| Clip Number: | 364592-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 67/5 | |
| Timecode: | 01:31:21 - 01:33:34 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INVENTIONS: Transportation LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England | |
| Description: | WONDER WHEELS (aka NARROW TRACK THREE-WHEELED CYCLE AND MOTORCYCLE - VEHICLE THAT CLIMBS STAIRS) Three wheeled cycle and motorcycle, and vehicle which can climb steps. (transportation; disabilities; inventions; scientist; tricycle; handicapped; scooter; machine; laboratory) Tolworth, Surrey M/S of David Shelley riding three-wheeled cycle round traffic island in Tolworth, Surrey. Various shots as he pedals around and comes to a halt. Various shots as David gets off and demonstrates the frame moving side to side independently of two back wheels. M/S of the frame now locked in rigid position to the back wheels. C/U of the handlebars with David's finger on lever that locks frame. M/S of the cycle. M/S as man lifts off carrier used for shopping and fits on baby carriage. M/S of the inventor Mr Wallis driving on narrow track motorcycle, demonstrating the ability to swerve from side to side. M/S as he comes to a stop by the other cycle. C/U motorcycle. C/U footrest of motorcycle. M/S motorcycle as Wallis throttles the engine and drives off. M/S of Mr Wallis on motorcycle swerving towards camera. Stepney, London Various shots of the front of climbing vehicle being demonstrated at Queen Mary College in Stepney, London, showing front wheels turning side to side. M/S side of vehicle which is on a crate showing wheels turning. C/U man's hand on switch which operates the front wheels. C/U of the front wheels turning side to side. M/S of electric motor, pan down to back wheel turning. C/U man demonstrating. C/U as he pushes down 'legs' which are attached to the rims of the wheel used for climbing. M/S inside workshop, man sits on the vehicle. Low angle shot of man on vehicle, he comes towards camera to climb platform. C/U of the vehicle climbing and mounting platform. M/S of the vehicle leaving platform, it comes towards camera in C/U. Exterior M/S of the vehicle now going towards three stone steps and climbing them. C/U vehicle now at top of steps, it goes forward through two open doors which then shut. | |
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