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1939 TRANSPORT / USA: Coronation Scot Makes First Run in US
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1:27Now PlayingDate: 1st January 1939
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
USA: Washington DC:
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Coronation Scot towards
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People seated in cocktail lounge
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Air view of train thru' countryside.
Good Scenes.
Air follow shot of train thru' countryside / General view 3 trains in station / Royal Scot, headlight & bell
Scenes of 'William Crocks' oldest train.
General views William Crooks old train / oil-lamp on front / engineer in old cab / "Wm. Crooks" on side / Wood fuel for engine / Old-type whistle blows / Crooks train towards camera / people seated in coach / porters putting wood in small stove / Man warming hands over stove.
Back view of engine / Interior of cab with engineer pulling whistle cord / General view train past camera.
Sound Effects. Natural sound of bell ringing & whistle blown.
Railways; United States of America; Steam Engine
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