Silent Movie Image of the Karrier Ro-Railer
Hi all,
I have drawn a blank at the British Film Institute in getting a copy of the Ro-Railer's publicity images. However thanks to the internet and the freedom of the press in the United States, I attach a link to the open source clip of the movie, as promoted in the US Movietone News.
It was filmed on the Hemel Hempstead Branch, not the SMJR sadly. It trialled there before entering revenue service on the SMJ. It's excellent for me because I could never work out how the road wheels were lifted away from their steel counterparts. Now it has all become clear.
Simon
I have drawn a blank at the British Film Institute in getting a copy of the Ro-Railer's publicity images. However thanks to the internet and the freedom of the press in the United States, I attach a link to the open source clip of the movie, as promoted in the US Movietone News.
It was filmed on the Hemel Hempstead Branch, not the SMJR sadly. It trialled there before entering revenue service on the SMJ. It's excellent for me because I could never work out how the road wheels were lifted away from their steel counterparts. Now it has all become clear.
Simon
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Permalink Reply by Andy Thompson on -
Si
This is amazing! Its great to see it move!
http://www.efootage.com/play-stock-footage-clip/55124/play_clip.php
Andy
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Permalink Reply by Peter S Lewis on
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What an excellent (and clear) historical film!
Well done, Si!
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