John Shearman

Part of BFI collection "Running a Railway."

A study of the development of British Rail's hovercraft services in the Solent and across the Channel, using SRN6, HM2 and SRN4 air-cushion vehicles.

Intended as a sales tool for manufacturers, this short film details the production installation and maintenance for long welded track in use on British Railways.

The City of Sheffield is renewing itself, but until recently Sheffield's railway network exemplified the confusion and inefficiency created by competitive railway expansion in Victorian times. Now British Railways has swept away the small depots and the conflicting lines, and has centralised its goods operations in a new Freight Terminal, a Diesel Maintenance Depot, and one of the most modern Marshalling Yards in Europe, thus providing freight services fit for Sheffield's needs.

Documentary from British Transport Films

British Railways operate the largest diesel fleet in westen Europe. Close co-operation between the locomotive manufacturers and the railways has led to the development of many different types of engine for different purposes, and the wide range in service on British Railways are demonstrated in this film.

Behind Britain's railway modernisation lies research, design and development. Research ensures in various ways that passengers travel fast, safely and in comfort. Design and development yield new vehicles, equipment and methods; from motor-car conveyors to micro-wave communications. The electrification of the busiest mainline in the world also depends on research, design and development.

A BAFTA award winning documentary focussing on how drivers are trained to drive new electric trains in the UK.

A short documentary about the transportation of goods and livestock by train around the UK.

An historical account looking at how Britain's canals were used, and declining, in 1951.

A BAFTA nominated documentary on the canals of England illustrated by a journey from London to Birmingham.