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British Transport Films

Under the Wires

1965 27 min English NR
Wubly rating 6.5 IMDb rating 6.4

The electrification of the London Midland Region main line between London, Manchester and Liverpool at 25KV AC, using overhead wires and drawing supply from the National Grid, was a major undertaking involving civil, electrical, mechanical and signal engineering of a complex and advanced nature. This film depicts some aspects of the problems involved and of the unprecedented operations which were carried out.

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Nick Nicholls Director

First release January 2, 1965 · Produced in United Kingdom

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British Transport Films

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United Kingdom · January 2, 1965

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