Forward to First Principles
Jan 02, 1966 · 31m
Director
John RowdonOverview
There have been railways in this country for over three hundred years. In the nineteenth century, railways spread across Britain and changed the geography, history, economy, and the life of a nation, but already there existed primitive railways for moving coal and other minerals from the pits and quarries to navigable water and roads. This film scans the present and the past to show those economic principles governing the early railways have been rediscovered as a basis for modern freight trains.
Cast of Forward to First Principles
Crew of Forward to First Principles
About Forward to First Principles
What is Forward to First Principles about?
There have been railways in this country for over three hundred years. In the nineteenth century, railways spread across Britain and changed the geography, history, economy, and the life of a nation, but already there existed primitive railways for moving coal and other minerals from the pits and quarries to navigable water and roads. This film scans the present and the past to show those…
When was Forward to First Principles released?
Forward to First Principles was released on January 2, 1966.
How long is Forward to First Principles?
Forward to First Principles runs 31 minutes.
Who directed Forward to First Principles?
Forward to First Principles was directed by John Rowdon.
Who is in the cast of Forward to First Principles?
The cast of Forward to First Principles includes John Rowdon (Commentator (voice)).