''Blue Pullman'' is a 1960 short

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directed by James Ritchie, which follows the development, preparation and a journey from Manchester to London on new British Railways

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units. As with earlier British Transport Films, many of the personnel, scientists, engineers, crew and passengers were featured in the 20 minute film. It won several awards, including the Technical & Industrial Information section of the Festival for Films for Television in 1961. The film is also particularly noted for its score, by Clifton Parker, which, unlike the earlier ''

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'' is uninterrupted by any commentary.

References

External links

''Blue Pullman'' on the BTF site
* 1960s short documentary films 1960 films British Transport Films British short documentary films 1960 documentary films Films scored by Clifton Parker 1960s British films {{UK-documentary-film-stub