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1951 Christening of a new locomotive at Marylebone Station
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1:27Now PlayingDate: 1st February 1951
Location: Unspecified
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Gaumont British Ident
SLATE INFORMATION: A New Engine is Christened
ENGLAND: London: Marylebone Station:
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BARNES ALFRED MP. Christens new locomotive at Marylebone Station. Speaking with driver makes speech. Unveils "Britannia" No. 70000, climbs onto footplate and drives off
RAILWAYS. Marylebone Station where Mr Barnes christens a new locomotive. Shots of engine, final preparations. Barnes with driver, Shots British Railways Sign. Speech unveils "Britannia" No 70000, climbs onto the footplate and drives off
Railways; Ceremonies - Launchings
trains, engines, future, locomotive, Festival of Britain, Mainline Company, christening
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