King George V Locomotive No. 6000 (1970)

This rare 16mm film (somewhat historical in itself), was produced by the National Coal Board and shows the "King George V" locomotive No. 6000 being operated by dedicated professional railwaymen at Bulmer's siding in 1970. The locomotive's interesting history is detailed, including its trip to the "Fair of the Iron Horse" in 1927. As well, audio interviews with workers who proudly built steam locomotives at the Swindon Locomotive Works are heard. The locomotive is shown in full steam along Bulmer's siding, with and without some restored Pullman coaches. We also are shown glimpses of the locomotive "Cider Queen". The narrator laments the loss of steam on the main line, and looks forward to the day the locomotive can return to its true calling. This did happen a couple of years after this film was made, so we thank those people who had the foresight to preserve and restore her, and also to those who docemented her preservation for us to see. This film was restored by myself from a worn out and badly faded 16mm print.

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