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1950 ROYAL: Princess Elizabeth visits train factory in Swindon
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0:40Now PlayingDate: 20th November 1950
Location: Swindon
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: Wiltshire: Swindon:
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ELIZABETH PRINCESS Visits Loco Works in Swindon..sees name in molten metal..watches train tests..Unveils engine and rides on footplate
RAILWAYS. Princess Elizabeth visits Loco Works in Swindon..watches name made in molten metal..train tests..Unveils engine of Castle Class "Swindon"..drives on footplate
SWINDON. Princess Elizabeth visits Loco Works in Swindon..sees her name in molten metal..climbs on footplate new engine.. unveils it drive off in it.
Queen Elizabeth II; Royalty
train, locomotive, engine, engineering, engine, railway
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