Train Time

Captures the work of completely modernising and remodelling the track and signal approaches to Paddington Station in five weeks, showing the important co-ordination, planning and interdepartmental co-operation.

First transmitted in 1969, this documentary follows the construction of the world’s most advanced underground system. Macdonald Hastings narrates the story of one of the most complex tunnel engineering feats of its time. He reveals the isolation felt by the miners who spent six years burrowing deep beneath the streets of London, shows what they did beneath one of London's most famous department stores and explains why the ground at Tottenham Court Road had to be frozen during the hottest weeks of 1966. The result is a brave new world of transport with automated trains, two way mirrors, automatic fare collection and closed-circuit television, all choreographed by a computer programme played out by an updated version of a pianola located in a control room somewhere near Euston station.

An animated film on safety, featuring 'Charlie', a cartoon railwayman.

A musical illustration of life, where road traffic chaos breeds anger and frustration, but the rail network is fast, smooth and relaxing.

Intended as a sales tool for manufacturers, this short film details the production installation and maintenance for long welded track in use on British Railways.

Film showcasing the tourist attractions, culture and natural beauty of Ireland.

A look at Derby's Railway Technical Centre, which exists to apply science to the practical problems arising from a changing railway system which has its roots in the past.

Intended for training railway permanent way men, capturing how men working on the track react as a train approaches.

Training film for drivers on the introduction of the new locomotive.

The final episode of five reports on the construction of the Victoria Line in London. This one is edited highlights from the first four with very little new information.