A compilation of four archive films of the LMS in the 1930s and 1940s.
Coronation Scot (1938)
This film illustrates the building of the streamlined Stanier Princess Coronation class Pacifics - and it includes some spectacular action sequences of No. 6220 'Coronation' at high speed shot from the air and adjacent tracks.
Running time 9 minutes approximately
Junction Renewal (l936)
The construction in a factory yard dismantling and installation of a complex new mainline junction at Chester.
Running time 19 minutes approximately
Anytown (1936)
A classic made at Rochdale showing how the LMS ran hundreds of summer 'specials' to take textile workers to the seaside.
Running time 17.5 minutes approximately
Little & Often (1947)
Produced by the LMS to encourage footplate men to make the most efficient use of the millions of tons of coal burned each year.
Running time 17 minutes approximately
Duration 60 minutes
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