WHY THE CONVERTED TO ELECTRICITY 1957 FRENCH NATIONAL RAILROAD DOCUMENTARY FILM XD51324

Join this channel to get access to perks: Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag Join us on Patreon. Visit Visit our website This film Why the Converted to Electricity details the SNCFs transition from steam locomotives to using electric (and dieselelectric) locomotives. This electrification process actually began in the 1920s and continued through the 1950s. The SNCF, the French National Railways, is a state owned railroad system of France first established in 1938. The film is presented by French production service La France En Marche (:10) and produced by Albert Guyot (:28) in Eastman Color. It features music by Andre Lavagne and Pierre Lantier, with photography by Noel Ramettre and Claude Giresse. This English version is narrated by John Seabourne.