News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1591A

Date Released

3 Dec 1959

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. The Pink Zone
• 2. British Railways’ Latest
• 3. War Hangover
• 4. Volunteer Highway
• 5. Maritime News
• 6. Sir Winston - 85

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 6

Summary

At Sandbach in Cheshire, Lord Chandos (for the makers) handed over a key to Lord Rusholme (Chairman, London Midland Area) and contact was made between engine and overhead cables. Then, the driver took out this very important loco, which marks a big step forward in the British Railways Modernisation Plan. It’s the first of the engines for the main line electrification between London, Manchester and Liverpool.

Keywords

Politics and government; Railways; Ceremonies

Locations

England

Card file number

78739

Credits:

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Length of story (in feet)

69

Story extras:

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