Title:CHRISTMAS WEEK TRAVEL 1941 - NO EXTRA TRAINS [Main Title]
Film Number:BTF 403
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Summary: Film of train arrivals and departures and of crowds and luggage at various stations over the Christmas period.
Description: Various locations and trains are covered as shown. Paddington and Reading, 23/24 December, as follows: Paddington, 23 December - 10.30am (Cornwall train); 10.40am; 11.55am (Cardiff train); 1.55pm; 4.15pm. Paddington 24 December - 10.30am (Cornwall train); 11.55am; 1.30pm; 4.15pm. Reading 24 December - 1.55pm (Train from Paddington, in two parts, 2nd part drawn by King Class locomotive no 6021).
Birmingham Snow Hill, 23/24 December, as follows: 23 December - 3.00pm (London train platform 7). 24 December - 10.30am (South Wales train); 10.52am (London train); 10.50am (Birkenhead train, drawn by King Class locomotive no 6028, also shot in booking hall).
Cardiff General 23/24 December, as follows: 23 December - 11.40am (Up train drawn by Castle Class locomotive no 5020); 12.07pm (Down train). 24 December - 12.15pm (Down train platform 2 drawn by Castle Class locomotive no 5020 again); 12.43pm (Down train platform 3); 3.02pm (Down train)
Bristol Temple Meads 23/24 December as follows: 23 December - 9.15am (Down train, drawn by Castle Class locomotive); 12.22pm (Down train); 2.35pm (Up train). 24 December - 10.35am (Down train); 11.30am (Down train, drawn by Black Five locomotive (LMS)); 11.50am (Down train); 24rd December 11.55am (Up train platform 9); 1.05pm (Down train, pulled into station by tank engine no 5553, bunker first).
