U-matic SP videotape 'F.N.R.M Archive Magazine'

Made:
1993-06-30

First and only video edition of FNRM Archive Magazine produced on 30 June 1993 and released commercially by the Friends of the National railway Museum (FNRM) on VHS videotape. The film uses edited video footage of Heslerton signal box, Boston to Skegness line, Semaphore signal lamp trimming, Redmire limestone quarry train. With a commentary by Dr John Coiley. Low band, edited master tape. Colour, sound. Duration: 29 minutes 35 seconds

This videotape is part of the a collection of video recordings commissioned by the Friends of the National Railway Museum in the 1980s and 1990s and made by John Spencer Gilks and Gavin Mist. The series of footage intended to be part of ‘FNRM Archive’, a video archive of railway operation at the time, with an emphasis on signalling (level crossings, signal boxes, semaphore signals), also capturing traffic and operations on specific lines prior to their closure. In addition, the series includes a complete record of the restauration work on the 'Duchess of Hamilton' 4-6-2 Coronation class, No 6229, between 1986 and 1990.

Details

Category:
Moving Images
Object Number:
2023-307
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), polyester and magnetic layer
Measurements:
overall: 230 mm x 150 mm x 30 mm,
type:
videotapes