Filmstrips shown in italics were produced by pre-nationalisation companies and London Transport but were still available from the BTF Loan Library during the early part of its existence. All filmstrips were supplied with lecture notes except where indicated which were captioned pictures.

Filmstrips shown greyed out were only available from the British Railways Film Library, Euston House.

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About Ireland (BT 891 - 1967 - 47 colour frames)
A filmstrip for intending holidaymakers - beauty spots, ancient monuments and places of interest, local characters, sports and pastimes. How to get there.

About South And West Wales (BT308 - 1958 - 69 frames)
From the Welsh Border to the Pembroke Coast, and from Central Wales to the Bristol Channel - some of the history of the area, its landscape and people, beauty spots and places of interest.

Across The Narrow Seas (BT78A - 1953 - 49 frames)
The origins and development of British Transport's shipping services to the Continent, to the Channel Islands and to Ireland.

Air Brake Training
Used on British Railways for training staff on the use of the air braking system on locomotive hauled stock.

Background To Robert Burns (BT293 - 1958 - 65 frames)
Some events in the life of Scotland's National Poet, and the places and countryside he knew.

Berth 102, Southampton Docks (BT66 - 1957 - 44 frames)
A short history of Southampton Docks and its relations with the South African shipping lines; the building of the new reception Terminal for Cape passengers.

Between Tyne And Aln (BT327 - 1958 - 44 frames)
The countryside and places of interest between Newcastle and Alston, and Newcastle and Alnwick that can be seen by holders of railway holiday runabout tickets.

Bristol And Cheddar Gorge (BT718 - 1965 - 51 colour frames)
The Bristol of today and yesterday, including the Cathedral, the docks, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, and the famous zoological gardens. A trip to the Cheddar Gorge with some glimpses of the fascinating Caves.

Britain By Motor Coach (BT441 - 1961 - 38 colour frames)
The story of road travel, from the heyday of the horse coach to present-day luxury coach touring.

Britain's Great Gardens (BT789 - 1966 - 63 colour frames)
Some plants that have changed the appearance of gardens in England, with examples of such gardens open to the public at certain times.

British Railways (BT17 - 1951 - 51 frames)
Many of the interesting activities of British Railways: passenger transport, carriage of freight and livestock, control, signalling, motive power, stations, the permanent way, ships and research.

The complete filmstrip of "British Railways" may be viewed by clicking here

British Railways And Industry (BT381 - 1959 - 29 frames)
Before the days of railways, communities were, to a large extent, self-supporting. Now, goods manufactured or produced anywhere in Britain are available in all parts of the country, largely because rail transport has helped not only with their distribution, but with the carriage of raw materials to factories, and of the finished products to warehouses and markets. How the railways help with the production and distribution of goods is typified in the story of a tin of carrots, from growing area to shop.

British Railways And Industry (BT768 - 1965 - 27 frames)
The important part played by our railways in modern industry. The transport of raw materials, finished goods, and special services involved.

British Railways Freight Rolling Stock (BT?? - 19?? - 46 frames)
Uncatalogued film strip detailing modern freight vehicles.

British Railways In The Industrial North East (BT664 - 1964 - 45 frames)
How British Railways in north-eastern England are meeting current demands and anticipating future requirements. performed, new installations, rolling stock and other items often specially designed to encourage industrial development in the area.

British Railways International Container Service (BT576 - 1963 - 51 colour frames)
Describes this international door-to-door service operated by British Railways. A container is seen loaded at a British factory, and its journey is followed via Harwich across the North to its final destination in Holland.

British Railways Shipping Services (BT383 - 1959 - 34 frames)
Early sea connections with the Continent, the Channel Islands and Ireland and how they developed into present-day services.

British Railways Shipping Services (BT767 - 1965 - 28 frames)
An updated version of the above filmstrip.

British Transport Helps British Sugar (BT29 - 1951 - 46 frames)
The important part played by British Transport in Britain's sugar-beet industry. It includes the movement of coal and limestone to the factories, and shows the various methods employed to unload the beet quickly. The filmstrip describes how the sugar is extracted, and covers the dispatch of sugar and pulp after processing.

British Waterways (BT55 - 1952 - 36 frames)
The English canal system, and what it meant to eighteenth and early nineteenth-century industry, and its place in British Transport today.

Building London's Tube Railways (BT79 - 1954 - 51 frames)
How the need to relieve traffic congestion in Victorian days fostered the birth of the London Underground, and how a tube railway is built. This deals with the origin of the first tube railway and the development and construction of underground tubes for railways are described without too many technicalities, explaining how tunnelling shields work, how tunnels are driven, and how the cables and tracks are laid concluding with how an escalator is fitted and gives some examples of trains and station architecture.

Cambridge And The Fens (RE10 - 1948 - 70 frames)
The Cambridge colleges, and some of the beauty spots in the Fen Country.

Camping Coach Holiday (BT273 - 1956 - 29 frames)
All the pleasures of camping with the comfort of furnished apartments, in a railway camping coach.

Canterbury (60 frames)
Description of the famous cathedral city.

Canterbury And The Kent Coast (BT233 - 1956 - 43 frames)
Some of the interesting places and things in Kent which are easily accessible to holders of holiday runabout tickets.

A Career In The Travel Business (BT268 - 1959 - 42 frames)
Behind the scenes in a famous travel agency which offers employment with a difference to those about to leave school.

Careers On British Railways (BT262 - 1959 - 48 frames)
Some of the worthwhile careers and jobs available on British Railways to school-leavers. Brief details of qualifications required, training given, etc.

The Changing Face of London (BT 910 - 1968 - 58 colour frames)
Yesterday London compared with London today, with suggestions on what changing conditions may mean to London tomorrow.

Chatsworth (BT514 - 1962 - 44 frames)
The story in brief of the evolution of this famous house; some of the things of beauty and interest which make a visit very much worth while-architecture, sculpture, paintings, objets d'art, fine furniture and porcelain.

City Of Bristol (BT370 - 1959 - 39 frames)
A flourishing port and its development since the Middle Ages. Norman, medieval, Georgian, Regency, and modern Bristol; its places of interest and open spaces, its famous zoo and the Clifton suspension bridge.

City Of Edinburgh (BT335 - 1958 - 51 frames)
How Edinburgh began and developed; its overcrowded conditions in the seventeenth century; the building of the New Town; Edinburgh today.

City Of Edinburgh (BT907 - 1968 - 42 colour frames)
Illustrating its historical background and development since medieval times, with details of its attractions for tourist and visitor today.

City Of York (BT283 - 1957 - 57 frames)
Roman, mediaeval, eighteenth-century and modern York; its historical relics, its Minster and churches; Georgian and Victorian development, and present-day attractions.

The Clyde Coast (BT232 - 1957 - 51 frames)
The Highlands - from Glasgow to Campbeltown and from Wemyss through the Kyles of Bute to Inverarary, that can be seen by holders of railway holiday runabout tickets.

Coach-Air Service To London Airport (BT615 - 1963 - 51 colour frames)
Describes the seasonal evening coach service for West Country travellers catching night planes to continental destinations. Scenes at Bristol coach station, scenery and stops en route, and London Airport by night.

Coaching Inns (BT442 - 1961 - 46 colour frames)
The change in shape and usage of the wayside inn, from the days of the religious pilgrimages to the Regency. Some charming, historic and beautiful inns still giving service to travellers today.
(This filmstrip was ammended to 47 frames in 1963)

Coal By Canal (BT219 - 1955 - 28 frames)
A brief survey of various ways in which coal is carried by inland waterway to serve industry today.

To The Colleges Of Cambridge (BT458 - 1961 - 60 colour frames)
A conducted tour by rail to some of the colleges of this famous seat of learning. Scenes en route from London and during the visits to the colleges.

The Constable On The Track (BT678 - 1965 - 67 frames)
Some highlights in the long story of the railway policeman, from the days when he was the first railway signalman. Historical background, varied activities, training, with an outline of the development of the British Transport Police force.

Cotswold Country (60 frames)
A holiday country of infinite variety.

The Country Bus (BT398 - 1960 - 38 frames)
How the country bus has become an essential service in the life of rural communities.

Country Houses Near London (BT82 - 1954 - 49 frames)
The trends in design and decoration of country houses near London, from the thirteenth to the 19th century.

County of Dorset (BT 943a - 1970 - 61 colour frames)
Intending visitors to the county of Dorset will get from this filmstrip some idea of its characteristic features – the attractions of the inland towns and coastal resorts as holiday centres and, in each case, certain interesting things to see and do within easy reach.

County of Somerset (BT 943b - 1970 - 61 colour frames)
The places briefly described in this filmstrip are chosen for their individual character - for the scenery and historic monuments in their vicinity - or because they are located conveniently for some special event such as an agricultural show, regatta or festival.

The Countryside Of London (LT6 - 1947 - 101 frames)
Places of interest and beauty, all within 30 miles of Charing Cross - hills, woods and heaths, hamlets and historic towns.

Day-to-day Working On London's Underground (BT433 - 1962 - 54 frames)
A round-the-clock peep behind the scenes at a great transport organisation.

Destination Devil's Bridge (BT509 - 1962 - 49 colour frames)
The 'little line' that runs from Aberystwyth up the Rheidol Valley, to Devil's Bridge.

Development Of Railway Signalling (BT434 - 1965 - 88 frames)
From the days of hand signalling to the electronic systems of today.

The Development Of The Railway Track (BT551 - 1963 - 50 frames)
The development of the railway track from its origin to the present day.

Devon: The Shire Of The Sea Kings (75 frames)
A delightful journey through North and South Devon.

The Diesel Multiple-Unit Train On British Railways (BT304 - 1960 - 33 frames)
How these modern trains form an important part of the Modernisation Plan, and the various types of diesel trains that are in service.

Do You Know Your Railways? (BT400 - 1962 - 36 frames)
Some aspects of British Railways - locomotives, tracks, bridges, stations, etc, - in quiz form.

'Duke Of Lancaster' Cruise (BT703 - 1965 - 61 colour frames)
Describes some of the things to be enjoyed on the cruise to Scotland's western coast and Isles - fresh air, relaxation, visits ashore, scenery, deck games and all the fun of cruising.

East Anglia (BT226 - 1956 - 53 frames)
Some of the interesting, surprising and beautiful things to be seen during a tour of one of the areas of East Anglia covered by one railway holiday runabout ticket. (This filmstrip was originally called 'Go As You Please in East Anglia')

Edge Of The Sea (BT373 - 1959 - 47 colour frames)
Some of the flowers, sea creatures and birds to look for on the edge of the sea round our coasts.

Electrification Of British Railways (BT386 - 1962 - 62 frames)
A brief survey showing the work involved in the electrification of British Railways. The filmstrip deals mainly with the 25,000-volt overhead system but pictures are also included of the 1,500-volt overhead and the third-rail systems.

Electrification Of The North Kent Coast Line (BT463 - 1961 - 42 frames)
How the Southern Region met the demaand for better services between London and the North Kent Coast by electrifying the line. Some details of the work involved - new track, bridges, signalboxes and sugnalling systems, and new trains.

English Cathedrals (BT702 - 1965 - 54 colour frames)
Some of the oldest compared with the newest, to show the immense variety of interest to be found among them.

The English Lakeland (BT345 - 1958 - 66 frames)
Some geological information, history and description of an area of the Lake District; mountains, lakes, villages and things of interest that can be seen by holders of railway holiday runabout tickets.

The English Parish Church (BT346 - 1960 - 58 frames)
The changes in shape and use of the parish church from Saxon to Victorian days. The glories of some of the churches of East Anglia.

The Equipment We Use (BT93 - 1953 - 37 frames)
Modern handling methods and special equipment of British Railways, including the varied types of railway wagons now in use.

The Equipment We Use (BT269 - 1957 - 45 frames)
An updated version of the above filmstrip.

Essex And Suffolk (RE8 - 1949 - 82 frames)
Describing the attractive scenery that may be found in these counties.

Euston - Old And New (BT 984 - 1970 - 52 colour frames)
The history of Euston Station. The old station, now replaced, was the first main line terminal in London and part of a project planned by Robert Stephenson. The new station embodies principles that benefit passengers and pioneers a fresh approach to design.

Evolution Of British Railways (BT375 - 1959 - 33 frames)
England before the coming of the railways; transport by waterway and road. The birth of the railways and the construction of the railway network during the nineteenth century. Development of the track, signalling, locomotives, passengers coaches, dining and sleeping cars. Highlights in the story of railways in Britain. How they began, and their development into an effective public service. Amalgamation, the railways today, with a glance at their future.

Evolution Of British Railways (BT766 - 1965 - 37 frames)
How Britain's railways began as an industrial experiment and became an indispensable public service. Early history, and rolling stock, signalling, and 20th-century developments.

Falmouth Holiday Centre (BT651 - 1964 - 72 colour frames)
Some of the sea coast, cliffs, rivers, moorlands, places of historic interest, and other holiday resorts to be seen within a radius of 35 miles.

First Aid: Applied First Aid (BT968 - 1969 - 37 colour frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Intended for the trained 'first aider' and promotes discussion and audience participation. It places special emphasis on priorities and the treatment of multiple injuries.

First Aid: Applied First Aid (BT1112 - 1973 - 41 colour frames / 35mm slides)
A staff instructional filmstrip. This filmstrip is intended for the trained ‘first aider’ and promotes discussion and audience participation. It places special emphasis on priorities and the treatment of multiple injuries.

First Aid: Artificial Respiration (BT209 - 1959 - 56 frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. The Holger Nielsen Method and the Schafer Method.

First Aid: Bleeding, Poisons, Unconsciousness and Miscellaneous Conditions (BT889 - 1967 - 47 frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Includes burns and scalds, poisons (inhaled and swallowed), foreign body in the eye, sprain, dislocation, epilepsy, treatment of diabetic emergencies, and acute heart condition.

First Aid: Burns, Poisons, Unconsciousness and Miscellaneous Conditions (BT1113 - 1973 - 61 frames / 35mm slides)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Includes burns and scalds, poisons (inhaled and swallowed), foreign body in the eye, sprain, dislocation, epilepsy, treatment of the unconscious person and of diabetic emergencies.

First Aid: Dressings And Bandages (BT478 - 1961 - 62 colour frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Describes the use and application of dressings and bandages to various parts of the body.

First Aid: Dressings And Bandages (BT888 - 1967 - 57 colour frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Describes the use and application of dressings and bandages to various parts of the body.

First Aid: Dressings And Bandages (BT1110 - 1973 - 72 frames / 35mm slides)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Describes the use and application of dressings and bandages to various parts of the body.

First Aid: Emergency Resuscitation (BT558 - 1962 - 42 frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Methods of emergency resuscitation – mouth to mouth, mouth to nose and external cardiac compression. Also includes Holger Nielson method of artificial respiration Silvester’s Method is shown as an appendix.

First Aid: Emergency Resuscitation (BT885 - 1967 - 50 frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Methods of emergency resuscitation - mouth to mouth, mouth to nose, and external cardiac compression. Also includes Sylvester's method of artificial respiration.

First Aid: Emergency Resuscitation (BT1107 - 1973 - 68 frames / 35mm slides)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Methods of emergency resuscitation – mouth to mouth, mouth to nose and external cardiac compression. Also includes Holger Nielson method of artificial respiration Silvester’s Method is shown as an appendix.

First Aid: First Aid Competitions (BT1010 - 1970 - 61 frames / 35mm colour slides)
A staff instructional filmstrip. First aiders are encouraged in this filmstrip to enter competition work and so become more practical and efficient. Existing competitors are helped to improve their technique

First Aid: Fractures Part 1 (BT338 - 1960 - 41 frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. The causes, varieties and general rules for treatment of fractures. Special treatment of fractures of the head and trunk.

First Aid: Fractures Part 1 (BT873 - 1967 - 44 frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. The causes, varieties and general rules for treatment of fractures. Special treatment of fractures of the head and trunk.

First Aid: Fractures Part 1 (BT1108 - 1973 - 53 frames / 35mm slides)
A staff instructional filmstrip. The causes, varieties, and general rules for treatment of fractures. Special treatment of fractures of the head and trunk.

First Aid: Fractures Part 2 (BT426 - 1960 - 49 frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. The special treatment of fractures of the arms and legs.

First Aid: Fractures Part 2 (BT881 - 1967 - 60 frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. The special treatment of fractures of the arms and legs.

First Aid: Fractures Part 2 (BT1109 - 1973 - 69 frames / 35mm slides)
A staff instructional filmstrip. The special treatment of fractures of the arms and legs.

First Aid: Handling and Transport of Injured Persons (BT1111 - 1973 - 84 frames / 35mm slides)
A staff instructional filmstrip. The principles and methods of lifting, carrying and moving injured persons.

First Aid: Procedure at Road Accidents (BT1116 - 1975 - 51 colour frames / 35mm slides)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Sound advice to First Aiders if confronted with a road trafficc accident.

First Aid: Shock (BT337 - 1959 - 39 colour frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Causes and treatment of shock.

First Aid: Transport Of Injured Persons (BT479 - 1961 - 65 frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. The principles and methods of carrying and moving injured persons.

First Aid: Transport Of Injured Persons (BT886 - 1967 - 65 frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. The principles and methods of carrying and moving injured persons.

First Aid: Treatment Of Special Haemorrhages (BT212 - 1956 - 30 colour frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Covers bleeding from an internal organ, injured lung, stomach, cheek, tooth socket, nose, ear, chest, hand, and varicose vein.

First Aid: Treatment Of Special Haemorrhages (BT887 - 1967 - 30 colour frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Covers bleeding from an internal organ, the cheek, tongue, gums, socket of tooth and wall of abdomen.

First Aid: Treatment Of Wounds (BT211 - 1956 - 55 colour frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Introduces circulation of the blood, control of bleeding, and treatment of wounds.

First Aid: Treatment Of Wounds (BT211 - 1959 - 51 colour frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Introduces circulation of blood, control of bleeding, and treatment of wounds. This is an updated version of the above filmstrip.

First Aid: Wounds, Bleeding and Circulatory Failure Part 1 (BT 1114 - 1973 - 62 colour frames / 35mm slides)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Covers definition of wounds; control of bleeding; pressure points; bleeding from internal organs, ear, tooth socket and scalp.

First Aid: Wounds, Bleeding and Circulatory Failure Part 2 (BT 1115 - 1973 - 47 colour frames / 35mm slides)
A staff instructional filmstrip. Deals with injuries of the chest and abdomen, varicose veins, heart attacks, fainting and shock.

First Aid: Wounds, Haemorrhage and Shock (BT874 - 1953 - 52 frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. A progressive filmstrip showing causes and treatment of wounds and accompanying shock.

Freight Train 266 (BT395 - 19611 - 43 colour frames)
The behind the scenes sstory of one of the British Railways' express freight trains. The collection and loading of goods, containers, special traffic; the marshalling of wagons, the make-up of the train and its departure from King's Cross to Scotland.

Front Hub Assembly (BT18 - 1950 - 50 frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. The assembly, stage by stage, of the front hub of a London Transport RT3 bus.

Glorious Devon (BT133 - 1953 - 52 frames)
Things to interest the holiday maker - history, legends, customs, local scenery and industries.

Gloucester And the Cotswolds (BT709 - 1965 - 51 colour frames)
A brief tour of Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, and Tewkesbury, with some glimpses of Bourton-on-the-Water and other picture villages of this favoured area.

Go As You Please In East Anglia (BT226 - 1956 - 53 frames)
Some of the interesting, surprising and beautiful things to be seen during a tour of one of the areas of East Anglia covered by one railway runabout ticket. (This filmstrip was subsequently just called 'East Anglia').

Grain Handling At Hull Docks (BT396 - 1959 - 43 frames)
Explains berthing arrangements and the various methods of getting grain from ships into the silo, and then out again for transport by rail, road and waterway.

The Grand Steam Cavalcade - Part A : Preparation For The Grand Cavalcade (1975 - 20 35mm colour slides)
In connection with the RAIL 150 celebrations held at Shildon on 31st August 1975.
The set covers the warm-up and preparation for the big event.

The Grand Steam Cavalcade - Part B : The Grand Cavalcade (1975 - 35 35mm colour slides)
In connection with the RAIL 150 celebrations held at Shildon on 31st August 1975.
The Big Day! Bathed in glorious sunshine the old and the new parade proudly past the camera. Every locomotive taking part in the Grand Cavalcade is included in this set.

A Great Transport Service (RE1 - 1948 - 100 frames)
A description of the former LMS Railway, showing the ramifications of the railway track, trains, stations, engines, bridges, tunnels, etc.

Grimsby Docks And Its Fishing Industries (BT142 - 1954 - 51 frames)
A short history of the docks; the sailing of the fishing fleets; the catch; the sale; and dispatch of the catch.

Helmsley, Rievaulx Abbey and Castle Howard (BT366 - 1959 - 35 frames)
A charming village, a lovely ruin, and a great country house - all within an area of Yorkshire easily toured by bus or coach from the principal rail centres.

Highland Holiday (BT113 - 1953 - 36 colour frames)
From Edinburgh to Skye. Glimpses in colour of the Scottish scene.

Historic Abbeys And Cathedrals (74 frames)
A visit to thirty-seven Abbeys and Cathedrals in England and Wales.

Historic Canterbury (RE12 - 1948 - 60 frames)

History In London (BT645 - 1964 - 68 Colour frames)
Some of the lesser-known things of historic interest to be found still in situ, presented in a roughly chronological order.

Home Counties (RE7 - 1949 - 69 frames)
A tour of the counties of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex.

How A Diesel Electric Locomotive Works (BT492 - 1962 - 41 frames)
This filmstrip describes, in non-technical language, the basic principles of how a British Railways main-line diesel locomotive works.

How A Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive Works (BT493 - 1962 - 41 frames)
The basic principles of how a British Railways main-line diesel hydraulic locomotive works, explained in non-technical language.

How An Electric Locomotive Works (BT727 - 1966 - 40 colour frames)
Explains in non-technical language how a British Railways main-line electric locomotive works.

How London's Tube Railways Are Built (LT4 - 1947 - 64 frames)

Is Yours A Clean Canteen? (BT48 - 1951 - 32 frames)
A staff instructional filmstrip. The hygene methods adopted in the canteens of London Transport.

Is Yours A Clean Canteen? (BT313 - 1951 - 30 frames)
An updated version of the above filmstrip.

The Isles Of Scilly (BT466 - 1962 - 68 colour Frames)
A short history and some glimpses of the charms of these islands situated not far from Cornwall's coast.

The Isle Of Wight (BT238 - 1956 - 46 colour frames)
Pictures in colour of this favourite holiday island.

Isle Of Wight (60 frames)
A tour of the delightful villages on the Isle of Wight.

British Railways Freight Facilities No.1 - The Job We Do (BT92 - 1952 - 40 frames)
The carrying of merchandise, from single packages to trainloads, by British Railways.

Keeping The Industrial Wheels Turning (RE3 - 1948 - 48 frames)
Freight services of the railway and how they enter into every phase of the industrial and commerial life of the country.

Knole Of The Sackvilles (BT814 - 1966 - 53 colour frames)
The vast mansion among the Kentish hills near Sevenoaks - its story and some of its treasures which visitors may enjoy seeing.

Land Beyond The Exe (BT148 - 1953 - 31 colour frames)
Colour pictures of the West Country between Exeter and Land's End.

Lifting Barrier Level Crossings (BT570 - 1963 - 50 colour frames)
An explanation, mainly for children, of a continental type of level crossing now being introduced on British Railways.

Locomotive Development (BT94 - 1953 - 52 frames)
The British steam locomotive and its development from Robert Stephenson's 'Planet' to the present day, with a section on other recent forms of railway motive power.

Locomotives In Retirement (BT517 - 1961 - 20 colour pictures)
Some interesting old locomotives which retired from railway service many years ago.
This is a captioned filmstrip supplied without lecture notes.

London (RE6 - 1948 - 90 frames)
London (RE15 - 1948 - 60 frames)
Two filmstrips describing places of historic and general interest in the Capital. The first features places of historic and general interest whilst the second features the historical associations of the capital.

London Airport (BT287 - 1957 - 35 colour frames)
Some of the things to be seen on the London Transport conducted coach tour to one of the world's busiest airports. Planes, hangars, visitors' enclosures, children's playgrounds, restaurants and roof gardens.

The London Bus Driver (BT547 - 1963 - 32 frames)
The story of a typical recruit to London Transport's army of bus drivers; his training and the searching tests he undergoes to ensure maximum efficiency in this responsible job.

London In Art And Actuality (BT393 - 1961 - 41 colour frames)
The London of yesterday seen through the eyes of artists during the past two hundred years compared with modern colour pictures taken from comparable viewpoints.

London On The Move (LT1 - 1947 - 73 frames)
Explaining how traffic developed in and around London from early times, and how the problem is met today.

London On The Move (BT186 - 1955 - 68 frames)
The story of passenger transport in London from the mid-seventeenth century to the present day.

London Pride (BT427 - 1961 - 72 colour frames)
A brief description of some of London's parks and gardens - their origins and attractions.

London's City (BT173 - 1955 - 35 frames)
A conducted coach tour round the world's most famous square mile with places of interest which could easily be used on a tour together with a map of the City. It describes the London Transport three-hour conducted tour of London's City. The main points of interest are: Westminster Abbey, Lambeth Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and ends with a glimpse of
the West End and Buckingham Palace..

London's Country - Epping to Burnham Beeches (BT223 - 1956 - 48 frames)
Some of the places of scenic and historic interest to be found in the area north of the River Thames served by London Transport.
It is primarily of interest to the country-lover and the rambler but should also appeal to those who although they enjoy a day out of town are unaware of the charm of London's countryside..

London's Country - Windsor to Wrotham (BT201 - 1955 - 45 frames)
The countryside south of London's River Thames is beautiful and always interesting. This takes a more or less direct route from Berkshire to Kent through an area easily reached by the services of London Transport

London's Underground (BT196 - 1955 - 53 frames)
How London's Underground began and developed into the present-day system which carries millions of passengers each day.
In two sections to accompany the film strip, the first is historical dealing with the origin and early development. The second deals with the Underground as we know it today with comparisons between things past and present..

London's Underground (BT654 - 1963 - 52 frames)
This is an updated version of the above film.

London's West End (BT176 - 1955 - 39 frames)
A conducted coach tour round this area of London by day. Famous streets, parks, monuments, theatreland and places of interest. London's West End is a place of varied interests ranging from the mediaeval glories of Westminster Abbey and the elegant Georgian and Regency houses still remaining to the busy shopping streets and the pleasant acres of parks & gardens. London Transport's conducted coach tour which includes: St. James's Park, Hyde Park and Regent's Park, St James's Palace and Buckingham Palace, Mayfair, Bloomsbury, and finally Westminster Abbey.

Longleat (BT440 - 1960 - 38 frames)
The story of a great Wiltshire mansion (now open to the public) from the sixteenth century to the present day. Sumptuous decorations, furnishings, architectural features and the beautiful gardens are included. This filmstrip was previously called 'A Visit To Longleat'.

Luton Hoo (BT241 - 1957 - 56 frames)
A conducted coach tour to the fine Bedfordshire mansion which houses so many priceless art treasures including the Wernher Collection.

Mechanical Aids In Docks Operation (BT281 - 1957 - 43 frames)
Some modern aids to the quick turnround of ships at British Transport docks - cranes, slings, trays, electric runabout trucks, lifting and stacking machines, escalators and conveyor belts, coal tipplers and hoists, compartment boats, and special grain and oil discharge installations.

Men Of The Rocks (BT77 - 1953 - 54 frames)
The relationship between man and the landscape of the English Lakeland, Durham and North Lancashire.

Modern Architecture In London (BT83 - 1954 - 57 frames)
Some examples of contemporary architecture in London.

Modernisation At Garston Docks (BT600 - 1963 - 42 frames)
Some aspects of the modernisation of this Lancashire port; dock facilities, mechanical handling equipment, etc.

Modernisation At Grangemouth Docks (BT601 - 1963 - 41 frames)
Some aspects of the modernisation of this Scottish East Coast port; dock facilities, mechanical handling equipment, etc.

Modernisation At Immingham And Grimsby Docks (BT513 - 1963 - 56 frames)
Some aspects of the modernisation of these important Humber ports; dock facilities, mechanical handling equipment, etc.

Modern Railway Architecture (BT638 - 1966)
Showing how modern designs, techniques and materials are changing the image of British Railways in keeping with this day and age.

Narrow Gauge Railways Of Wales - Part 1 : Little trains Of North Wales (57 35mm colour slides)
This covers the Ffestiniog Railway, Snowdon Mountain Railway, the Llanberis Lake Railway and includes places of interest in the area such as Beaumaris Castle, Beddgelert, Betws-y-Coed, Bodnant Gardens, Mawddach Estuary, the Menai Bridge, Portmerion and Conway, Harlech and Rhuddlan Castles.

Narrow Gauge Railways Of Wales - Part 2 : Little trains Of Mid Wales (57 35mm colour slides)
Covering the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway, the Tallylyn Railway, the Vale of Rheidol Railway and the Fairbourne Railway. This set includes such places of interest in the area as Arthog, Aberystwyth, Artist's Valley, Dolgoch Falls, Devil's Bridge, Llanbadarn, Mynach Falls, Powis Castle, Stag Rock and Shrewsbury.

The Naturalist In London's Country (BT542 - 1958 - 65 colour frames)
How to use London Transport to get to the enchanting depths of London's country.
How to get there. What to expect to find when exploring the hills and valleys, woods, fields and waterways surrounding this great city.
It describes the seasonal changes the character and habits of some of the wildlife existing there.
It indicates the extent & diversity which every nature lover can find travelling by London Transport.
Through the year with some of the many animals and birds, fish and amphibians, plants and trees to be seen within a bus or coach ride of the centre of London.

The Nature-Lover's London (LT7 - 1947 - 81 frames)
The trees and flowers, the birds and insects that can be seen by the rambler in London's countryside.

The New Face Of British Railways (BT812 - 1966 - 40 colour frames)
How the new face of British Railways is presented to the public.

Night Trunk Driver (BT220 - 1956 - 49 frames)
The story of a British Road Services long-distance haulage vehicle through its twenty-four hour day.

Night Trunk Driver (BT255 - 1956 - 40 pictures)
This is a captioned filmstrip of the above supplied without lecture notes.

A Night With London Transport (LT5 - 1947 - 66 frames)
Some of the activities that crowd the few hours when the trains and buses are not in service.

Norfolk (RE9 - 1948 - 77 frames)
A description of the Broads and the surrounding countryside.

Northumberland Holiday (BT277 - 1957 - 57 frames)
The wonderful sands, superb scenery, villages and market towns, castles, saints, seabirds and seals of Northumberland, between the Coquet and the Tweed.

North Wales Coast And Mountains (BT230 - 1956 - 45 frames)
Fine scenery and interesting places which can be enjoyed by holders of railway holiday runabout tickets available in the area.

North Wales Land Cruise (BT236 - 1955 - 43 frames)
Pictures taken on a day tour, by special cruise train, of some of the fine scenery in North Wales.

Oil From Port To Public (BT143 - 1955 - 39 frames)
How oil is brought from oil wells in the Middle East, refined, and distributed by waterway, road and rail.

Oil Transport On British Railways (BT820 - 1966 - 24 frames)
The distribution of oil and oil products by rail in Britain, and the special services provided.

The Other Essex (BT614 - 1964 - 47 colour frames)
Introducing the rural Essex beyond the suburban fringe. The local landscape described - its historic interest, quiet villages, old churches and stately homes.

Out And About By Coach (BT642 - 1964 - 59 colour frames)
Some of the varied pleasures enjoyed by motor-coach passengers. Coast, countryside, places of interest and entertainment are included.

Outing To Windsor (BT717 - 1966 - 48 colour frames)
One example of the party tours that British Railways can arrange on request. This filmstrip describes the visit to Windsor of several hundred school children - the castle and its State Apartments, Windsor Park, the Chapel of St. George, and the river trip from Runnymede back to Windsor.

Outing To York (BT639 - 1965 - 50 colour frames)
Describes the adventures of some three hundred school children during their educational visit to this historic city. Scenes in the train, York's picturesque streets, the Railway and Castle museums, the Minster, and the River Ouse are included.

Overhauling A London Bus (BT449 - 1961 - 37 frames)
What happens to a bus during its periodic overhaul at London Transport's Aldenham Depot. Various procedures including dismantling, cleansing, stripping, overhauling, re-assembling, testing and repainting are shown.

Parcels In A Hurry (BT643 - 1964 - 34 colour frames)
The parcels by bus services explained, with examples of their importance to rural communities especially.

Passenger Trains (RE2 - 1948 - 52 frames)
The complete story of how a passenger train is run, including the preparation of the engine and coaches and the provision of staff.

Passport To Pleasure (BT402 - 1962 - 43 colour frames)
Some of the varied charms of London's countryside to be explored for a few shillings with one of London Transport's Green Rover bus tickets.

The Permanent Way (RE4 - 1948 - 51 frames)
The maintenance and renewal of the permanent way. Routine and special maintenance methods are shown, as well as the complete replacement of a length of track.

Pilgrim's Way, Part 1 (RE13 - 1948 - 95 frames)
Winchester to Guildford; the Pilgrim's Way and points of interest along it.

Pilgrim's Way, Part 2 (93 frames)
Guildford to Darent Valley; the Pilgrim's Way and points of interest along it.

The Pilgrim's Way (BT399 - 1962 - 86 colour frames)
The route taken by the medieval pilgrims, from England's ancient capital, Winchester, to the Holy See of Canterbury. Much of the Way is still walker's country just as it was four centuries ago, although today it can be reached by rail at many points along its length.

Pleasure Cruising On British Waterways (BT339 - 1960 - 70 frames)
The charm of the passing scene on four typical waterways, with information for pleasure boaters on types of craft for hire, and on luxury cruises in specially converted or newly built vessels.

Portrait Of Suffolk (BT159 - 1954 - 50 frames)
The personality of a county whose appeal is hard to analyse. Its history, legends, great houses and churches; its farmlands, heaths and marshlands.

Rail Freight And Everyman (BT52 - 1952 - 34 frames)
The audience meet Mr. Everyman, follow him through a day in his life, and see how he is dependent on rail freight services.

Rail Passenger Vehicles (BT163 - 1955 - 43 pictures)
A survey of their development from the beginning to the present day.
This is a captioned filmstrip of the above supplied without lecture notes.

Railway Carriage Development (BT138 - 1955 - 61 frames)
The evolution of the railway carriage from the open wagon to the comfortable well-lit and well-sprung vehicle of today. This filmstrip was first released with 65 frames

Railway Civil Engineering (BT30 - 1952 - 44 frames)
The building and development of Britain's railways since the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825 and their development and maintenance.

Railway Civil Engineering (BT 892 - 1968 - 51 colour frames)
Examples of the work of the Railway Civil Engineer yesterday and today with particular emphasis on what is involved in major undertakings such as the electrification of the Euston-Liverpool-Manchester line, and how it is helped by the increasing use of sophisticated machines.

Railway Oddities (BT198 - 1956 - 39 frames)
Some interesting and curious items from the pages of railway history.

The Railway Station And The Community (BT382 - 1959 - 32 frames)
What the railway station means in our everyday life and how it forms an important link with the rest of the country, becoming a focal point for the reception and dispatch of foodstuffs, raw materials, manufactured and processed goods, building materials and a thousand other things which the community must have to live. The different types of trains to meet the varying needs of the traveller - people travelling every day to and from work, people travelling regularly further afield, and people travelling on long journeys.

Railway Station Architecture (BT224 - 1957 - 78 frames)
The railway station as a building-from George-the-fourth Arabesque, through Victorian-classical, Tudoresque and Gothic- Revival to the ferro-concrete and glass of today.

Railways Through Stamps (BT668 - 1964 - 51 colour frames)
Aspects of many of the world's railways portrayed on postage stamps.

Research On British Railways (BT818 - 1966 - 49 colour frames)
Some of the interesting technical experiments and research work conducted in British Railways' laboratories and workshops to promote better standards of performance, and comfort for passengers.

Right Away (BT469 - 1961 - 56 frames)
The work involved in providing and dispatching a train on its journey. The train described is the Cornish Riviera Express, and the filmstrip shows the cleaning and preparation of the locomotive and rolling stock, and all that happens until the time of the train's departure.

The River Dart (BT239 - 1956 - 54 colour frames)
A journey up one of the most beautiful rivers in the West, from Dartmouth to Totnes.

Road Passenger Vehicles (BT164 - 1955 - 43 pictures)
A survey of their development from the eighteenth century to the present day.
This is a captioned filmstrip supplied without lecture notes.

The Romans came this way (BT896 - 1969 - 44 colour frames)
Sites, relics and remains that still exist from the Roman era and which can be seen and visited today.

Romney Marsh (BT564 - 1966 - 56 colour frames)
Geological history, historic remains, seaside and countryside, and places of interest described for the holidaymaker.

Royal Journey (BT516 - 1961 - 22 colour pictures)
Glimpses of three of the royal railway carriages of the past - Queen Adelaide's, Queen Victoria's and king Edward VII's.
This is a captioned filmstrip supplied without lecture notes.

Royal Palaces In London (BT392 - 1959 - 61 frames)
The stories, in brief, of Queen's House, Greenwich; the Tower of London; Whitehall Palace; Kensington Palace; Kew Palace and Hampton Court.

Royal Winchester (RE11 - 1948 - 95 Frames)

St. Albans And Hatfield House (BT242 - 1955 - 40 frames)
A conducted coach tour to a famous Norman abbey and an equally famous English country house.

Scotland for Winter Sports (BT 890 - 1967 - 54 colour frames)
How Glencoe, Glenshee and particularly the Cairgorms have developed in recent years into winter sports centres. Scenes en route, on the snowfields, and après ski diversions.

Scotland’s Stately Homes - Hopetoun House (BT 945 - 1969 - 50 colour frames)
Hopetoun House is one of the most palatial of Scotland’s great houses, and it has the distinction of being the finest example in Scotland of the architectural genius of the Adam family.

Sealink to Europe (BT 1071 - 1972 - 76 colour frames)
A brief look at the Car Ferry services which are operated to and from the Continent by Sealink - the Shipping & International Services Division of British Rail - and more particularly the ports which they serve, and the many places of interest which are within easy reach of these ports.

Seeing London By No.11 Bus (BT158 - 1954 - 42 frames)
How to see a considerable number of London's sights on one bus-ride. Some of the sights of London which can be seen from a No.11 bus on its journey across London from west to east. Westminster Abbey and St.Paul's
the Horse Guards, the City, famous streets and a few typical people of London are included in this easy tour.

Service by Contract (BT221 - 1956 - 40 frames)
A service offered to traders by British Road Services with features little known to the general public.

Service by Contract (BT221A - 1956 - 40 pictures)
This is a captioned filmstrip of the above supplied without lecture notes.

The Severn Waterway (BT267 - 1958 - 75 frames)
An outline of this waterway and its importance to industry. The journey from Sharpness to Stourport, calling at Gloucester and Worcester, with some of the interesting things seen en route.

Shakespeare's Country And The Malverns (56 frames)
A trip through Stratford-upon-Avon, Kenilworth, Warwick, Evesham, etc., and the picturesque Malvern country.

Ship Repairs (BT464 - 1962 - 72 frames)
Some of the thousand and one jobs that have to be done on a British Railways cross-Channel steamer during her annual overhaul to ensure a high standard of safety and service.

Shipping Services
How sea crossings to the Continent, to Ireland and the Channel islands began and developed from occasional sailings by local fishermen and boat owners into regular services. How the coming of the railways brought cheap transport to the coast and ports, and the consequent expansion of the steamer services into what they are today. Ships of various periods, together with maps of routes.

Some London Statues (BT632 - 1964 - 55 frames)
Monuments to some famous personalities whose work and discoveries have contributed much to Britain's heritage.

Somerset (63 Frames)
A delightful tour through this beautiful country.

Somerset And Devon (BT234 - 1956 - 77 frames)
Countryside and places in the West to be explored with holiday runabout tickets.

Southampton Docks (RE14 - 1948 - 71 frames)
An insight into the activities of this famous port; and scenes showing the arrival and departure of ocean-going liners.

Southampton Docks Yesterday And Today (BT61 - 1953 - 56 frames)
A concise history of the docks, with information on some present day activities.

Southampton Docks Yesterday And Today (BT195 - 1956 - 45 pictures)
This is a captioned filmstrip of the above supplied without lecture notes.

Southampton Docks Yesterday And Today (BT698 - 1965 - 59 frames)
This is an updated version of filmstrip BT61.

Southampton Ocean Terminal (BT65 - 1953 - 50 frames)
The most up-to-date ocean passenger reception station in the world, and how it operates.

Special Party (BT28 - 1951 - 50 frames)
The record of a day's outing in London arranged by British Railways for the staff of a Midlands factory. It shows how they came to London, went on a sight-seeing tour round the capital, took a steamer trip from Richmond to Hampton Court, and then returned to London for the evening.

The Steam Locomotive In Britain (BT202 - 1956 - 46 pictures)
Part 1 : 1804 - 1891
Pictures of types of steam locomotive from 1804 to 1891.
This is a captioned filmstrip supplied without lecture notes.

The Steam Locomotive In Britain (BT202A - 1956 - 50 pictures)
Part 2 : 1892 - 1955
Pictures of types of steam locomotive from 1892 to 1955.
This is a captioned filmstrip supplied without lecture notes.

The Story Of Dry The Dock (BT397 - 1960 - 31 frames)
How the need to repair boats led to the evolution of the dry dock. Its history and use are traced from the days of Ancient Egypt and Greece to modern times.

The Story Of Hartlepools Docks (BT270 - 1959 - 55 frames)
From a seventh-century anchorage to a modern port, and the part played by the railways in its development.

The Story Of The Castle (BT240 - 1956 - 43 frames)
A brief survey of the development of the castle and its defences against various methods of attack.

The Story Of The Castle (BT 986 - 1971 - 39 colour frames)
A brief survey of the development of the castle and its defences against various methods of attack.

The Story Of The London Bus (BT154 - 1954 - 45 frames)
The London bus from the days of the horse-bus to the present day. how earlier passenger transport concerns were welded into London Transport.

The Story Of The Underground (LT3 - 1947 - 94 frames)

Sussex And Hampshire (BT331 - 1958 - 60 frames)
An area between Downs and sea, from Arundel to Southampton and Winchester. Castles, churches and cathedrals, market towns, and the seaside that can be seen by holders of railway holiday runabout tickets.

Textiles From Scotland (BT237 - 1957 - 59 frames)
Some of the many fine Scottish textiles woven from natural and man-made fibre, and how British Transport helps to distribute them.

The Thames Valley (58 Frames)
From Seven Springs to Staines.

To Cambridge And Ely (BT613 - 1963 - 53 colour frames)
Descriptions of some of the ancient college buildings, and their history, and of the astonishing Norman cathedral in the Cambridgeshire fenland.

To Ireland (BT78B - 1952 - 40 frames)
Pictures and descriptions of some places to visit in Ireland.

To Norwich And The Norfolk Broads (BT235 - 1955 - 51 frames)
The day's adventure of a party of schoolchildren who visited Norwich and then went for a trip on the Broads.

To Oxford - Its Colleges And River (BT459 - 1963 - 53 colour frames)
A record in colour of a Western Region tour to some of Oxford's famous colleges, with scenes of the river trip from Abingdon to Oxford with which the tour ends.

To Staffa And Iona (BT439 - 1961 - 53 colour frames)
A description of the tour from Oban to an island whose fantastic rock formation has been the wonder of visitors since the eighteenth century. Then on to another island equally famous as a centre of Christianity fourteen hundred years ago, and now restored by the Iona Community.

To The Channel Islands (BT78C - 1952 - 47 frames)
The Channel Islands - Britain's own 'Continental' resort; how to get there and what to see and enjoy.

To The Colleges Of Cambridge (BT458 - 1963 - 60 colour frames)
A conducted tour by rail to some of the colleges of this famous seat of learning. Scenes en route from London and during the visits to the colleges.

To The Continent (BT78D - 1953 - 51 frames)
An armchair tour of familiar resorts on the Continent, and how to travel to them by the shipping services of British Transport.

Tomorrow On British Railways (BT769 - 1966)
Some of the imaginative projects now being considered which will be accepted features of British Railways in the foreseeable future.

Training your Car (BT 683 - 1967 - 40 colour frames)
How British rail provides services which, while ensuring trouble-free transit of motor cars by special wagons, at the same time avoids contributing to the overcrowded conditions of most of our major roads. What Motorail means to the private motorist.

Transport Treasures (BT681 - 1966 - 63 colour frames)
Some of the interesting and varied exhibits on display at the Museum of British Transport, Clapham. Old pictures, locomotives, trams and buses, the Royal coaches of the Victorian and Edwardian era, and some details of the great railwaymen of the past.

Travel Refreshed (BT500 - 1962 - 55 colour frames)
How British Transport catering has been improved in the past decade, with some interesting contrasts provided by pictures of railway refreshment rooms and cars of earlier days.

Travel Without Tears (BT348 - 1959 - 32 frames)
How and how not to travel to the Continent. The moral is pointed by two sets of pictures which show baggage-loaded passengers, and those who know and use the Registered Baggage service.

Travel Without Tears (BT348A - 1959 - 32 pictures)
This is a captioned filmstrip of the above supplied without lecture notes.

Travelling Post Offices (RE5 - 1948 - 47 frames)
The famous 'West Coast Postal' train on its run from Euston to Aberdeen. Picking up and despatching mails en-route.

Turn-Round At Hull Docks (BT81 - 1953 - 40 frames)
How a ship is docked, discharged, reloaded and dispatched in the shortest possible time, with some sidelights on other dock activity.

A Visit To Longleat (BT440 - 1960 - 38 frames)
The story of a great Wiltshire mansion (now open to the public) from the sixteenth century to the present day. Sumptuous decorations, furnishings, architectural features and the beautiful gardens are included. This filmstrip was subsequently called just 'Longleat'.

Visitor's London (BT467 - 1963 - 55 colour frames)
Some of the sights of this capital city, with brief historical details.

Walking In The Peak District (BT810 - 1966 - 52 colour frames)
An area of outstanding natural beauty and its attractions for the active walker. Some frames on the work of the Peak Park Preservation Board are included.

West To Cornwall (BT147 - 1954 - 51 frames)
History, local legends, customs and scenery for the holidaymaker.

Westminster Abbey (BT584 - 1963 - 67 frames)
A concise history in pictures of this famous church, from Saxon times to the present day, and its associations with our Royal houses.

The Wildfowl Trust At Slimbridge (BT465 - 1963 - 63 colour frames)
An introduction to this famous centre in Gloucestershire where many varieties of wildfowl are on view. The vital work of the Trust in discovering more about the world's ducks, geese and swans.

Winchester (50 frames)
The history of the City of Winchester, including the Cathedral and College.

Windsor And Hampton Court (BT162 - 1955 - 35 frames)
A conducted coach tour to two of England's most famous Royal Palaces, with places of interest en route.
The route of the London Transport conducted coach tour to Windsor and Hampton Court by way of The Great West Road, London Airport and Eton visiting among other places the Chapel of St.George, the State Apartments, and the Round Tower with its wide views of the neighbouring countryside and then on to Hampton Court to see the formal courts the extensive grounds and gardens and to spend a while in the famous Maze..

The Wye Valley (BT367 - 1959 - 51 frames)
Down river from Hereford to Chepstow, with a diversion to the Forest of Dean. Old towns, churches and historic buildings, and the astonishing natural beauties of this favoured tourist area, that can be seen by holders of railway holiday runabout tickets.

York And The Yorkshire Coast (BT231 - 1956 - 42 frames)
One of England's most historic cities and the county's breezy seaside to be explored by holders of railway holiday runabout tickets.

The Yorkshire Dales (BT256 - 1956 - 43 frames)
Famous spas, old country towns, remote villages and the superb scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.