The Driving Force
1966, English. Directed by James Ritchie & Ronald Craigen.
Britain operates the most experienced diesel and electric railway in tne world. A century and a half ago she invented the steam engine and introduced a new system of transport; and in only nine years British Rail and the British locomotive industry designed, built and tested enough diesel and electric locomotives to replace fifteen thousand steam engines. The transition from steam to new forms of motive power, and its effects on rallwaymen and passengers, is the subject of this film. Produced in association with the Central Office of Information, the British Locomotive Allied Manufacturers' Association and the British Electrical Manufacturers' Association.
- Runtime
- 0h 22m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 2 January 1966
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- James Ritchie
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The Driving Force runs 22 minutes (0h 22m).
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The Driving Force isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 January 1966. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Driving Force?
The Driving Force (1966) was directed by James Ritchie and Ronald Craigen and stars Stephen Murray.