The Signal Engineers

The Signal Engineers 1962 Directed by James Ritchie

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.

Countries United Kingdom , USA

Production Country United Kingdom

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Company British Transport Films

Release Date 1 January 1962

26 mins