Explore the world of diesel engines, known for their simplicity, reliability, and thermal efficiency. This film showcases various types and sizes of diesel engines used in cars, trucks, buses, tractors, and more. Learn about high-speed engines, medium-speed engines for railways and power generators, and slow-speed giants powering large ships. #Shell #ShellFilmUnit #HistoricFilmArchive #documentaryfilmmaking #DieselEngine #History #1970s --- Shell Historical Film Archive Shell’s surprising and captivating Historic Film Archive dates from 1934 and covers a rich mix of topics from technology, science and engineering to craftsmanship, motorsport and travelogue. The Shell Film Unit, responsible for the content, was a highly celebrated part of Britain’s Documentary Movement. Key figures from that movement were involved, including: Jack Beddington, Edgar Anstey, Arthur Elton, John Grierson, Kay Mander, Stuart Legg and Douglas Gordon. Its films were wide reaching, often screened ...