Famous Trains Birthday Party (1929)

Brighton, East Sussex. Full titles read: “FAMOUS TRAIN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY - “The Southern Belle“ - driven by W. Coughtry who was fireman on first trip - celebrates her “coming of age“ and is accorded civic reception.“ L/S of the ’Southern Belle’ with huge circular plaque in front of it which reads: “SOUTHERN“ BELLE 21 TO-DAY - MANY HAPPY RETURNS“. W. Coughtry stands on the platform shaking hands with the train driver. M/S of Coughtry. Various group shots of Coughtry standing talking with officials and dignitaries on the platform, including a robed gentleman who looks like a mayor. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bullet