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Under the Wires(1965)
Status: Released
Date: 1965-01-02
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Time: 0h 27m
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The electrification of the London Midland Region main line between London, Manchester and Liverpool at 25KV AC, using overhead wires and drawing supply from the National Grid, was a major undertaking involving civil, electrical, mechanical and signal engineering of a complex and advanced nature. This film depicts some aspects of the problems involved and of the unprecedented operations which were carried out.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
British Transport Films
Movie: Under the Wires
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