The Signal Engineers
Synopsis
A film about one of the most responsible and professional jobs on British Railways. Practical work in shop and signal box, on gantry and trackside, coupled with instruction in mechanics, electricity, electronics and draughtsmanship, lead the apprentice intro the intricacies of design, the excitement of research and experiment, and the intense satisfaction of being in on a big changeover from old-style semaphore signalling to a new coloured light system.
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- Director
- James Ritchie
- Original Score
- Edwin Astley
- Original Title
- The Signal Engineers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- British Transport Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Ritchie
Edwin Astley
Trevor Roe, David Watkin, Jack West
Brigit Barry
Edgar Anstey
Department Leadership Roster
Trevor Roe
Director of Photography
James Ritchie
Director
Brigit Barry
Editor
Edgar Anstey
Producer
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Jack West
Director of Photography
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What is The Signal Engineers about?
A film about one of the most responsible and professional jobs on British Railways. Practical work in shop and signal box, on gantry and trackside, coupled with instruction in mechanics, electricity, electronics and draughtsmanship, lead the apprentice intro the intricacies of design, the excitement of research and experiment, and the intense satisfaction of being in on a big changeover from old-style semaphore signalling to a new coloured light system.
Who directed The Signal Engineers?
The Signal Engineers was directed by James Ritchie.
Who stars in The Signal Engineers?
The principal cast of The Signal Engineers includes John Stockbridge.
When was The Signal Engineers released and how long is it?
The Signal Engineers was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Signal Engineers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Signal Engineers was composed by Edwin Astley.