Steam locomotive 1947 film save coal Black Diamonds
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Steam locomotive 1947 film save coal Black Diamonds.
Film made in about 1947 telling how steam locomotive crews can save coal during the fuel crisis. It features locomotives and enginemen at the Nine Elms depot which served London Waterloo.
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Growing up in the States I heard later on in life what it was like in post-war Briton. Tough times after a World War.
@svsfilm
11 ай бұрын
Glad you found the film interesting. Thanks for watching.
What caused the post war fuel/coal shortage? Lack of investment capital? Empty mines?
@svsfilm
11 ай бұрын
Combination of severe winter weather and fuel shortages post WW2. Many thanks for watching. Article in Wikipedia explains: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_of_1946%E2%80%9347_in_the_United_Kingdom
Was this captured on VHS grandpa
@svsfilm
11 ай бұрын
Yes, well spotted. From a very old VHS tape.