Title:AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVES BEING UNLOADED AT CHERBOURG [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BTF 61
Other titles:RAILWAYS IN BRITAIN, 1935-1976 [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: A ferry unloads American Transportation Corps locomotives onto the dockside at Cherbourg, the North West of France. Followed by, a record of the first troops to return on leave from the European theatre of war since D-Day.
Description: (2-3 December 1944) The “HAMPTON FERRY” arriving into the French harbour at Cherbourg and unloading an American 2-8-0 locomotive. The opening sequence is taken from the deck of the ferry overlooking the harbour entrance, and then slowly coming into dock. The locomotive is lifted by an overhead crane and rotated 180 degrees before being lowered onto the dockside. A second US Army “TRANSPORTATION CORPS” locomotive is then brought up to haul it away. In the second part of the sequence the crane lifts an American “TRANSPORTATION COPRS” 0-6-0 locomotive (No. 4401) from the on-board perspective. Again, the locomotive is rotated and lowered onto the tracks, assisted by several crew members. The crane is then shown being used at close quarters; having its hoist attached to the locomotive and the crane operator’s cab being used. The ship’s captain is also featured, and the previous content is repeated from different angles and perspectives. SH382-384
(1 January 1945) A record of the first troops to return on leave since the D-Day invasion of Europe by Allied forces. They arrive into Folkestone Harbour on a Landing Ship Infantry (LSI) vessel, the CANTERBURY, in low- light and through fog. Troops wave to the shore and prepare to disembark. (6 min 20 sec) SH385
Alternative Title:RAILWAYS IN BRITAIN, 1935-1976 [Allocated Series Title]
