Under the Wires
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.
- Overview
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Under the Wires
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 2, 1965
Runtime
0h 27m
Original Title
Under the Wires
Production Companies
British Transport Films
Director
Nick Nicholls
Description
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.
