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The Official Film of the Railway Centenary

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The Official Film of the Railway Centenary

A grand parade of locomotives to celebrate 100 years of railways and the world’s first passenger trains

Non-Fiction 1925 19 mins

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Overview

1n 1825 George Stephenson made and drove the first passenger locomotive. In 1925 the London and North Eastern Railway presented a historical parade and tableaux to illustrate the subsequent development of the railways. Debenhams of York were commissioned to record the proceedings, making this film record a candidate for one of the earliest films sponsored by a railway company. This version is complete with its original tints, meaning that for the first time in decades the film can be seen as Debenhams had originally intended.

Original title
Official Film of the Railway Centenary
Genres
Non-Fiction
Released
1925
Country
United Kingdom
Location
DarlingtonStockton-on-Tees
Language
English

Subjects

Elizabeth, Queen Consort to George VI (1900-2002) George VI (1895-1952) Stockton on Tees Centenary celebrations State visits Rail transport Gresley, Nigel, Sir (1876 - 1941) Trains London North Eastern Railway Girl Guides Rocket (locomotive)