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Using Tops

197819mKen Fairbairn

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All freight movements over Britain's rail network are monitored and controlled by an advanced computer-based system known as TOPS (Total Operations Processing System). The film follows the progress of a wagon load of equipment from Truro to the Midlands and shows how TOPS makes it possible to accommodate a last minute change of plan.

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What is Using Tops (1978) about?

All freight movements over Britain's rail network are monitored and controlled by an advanced computer-based system known as TOPS (Total Operations Processing System). The film follows the progress of a wagon load of equipment from Truro to the Midlands and shows how TOPS makes it possible to accommodate a last minute change of plan.

Who stars in Using Tops?

Using Tops stars Frank Windsor (Commentator). The film was directed by Ken Fairbairn.

How long is Using Tops?

Using Tops has a runtime of 19 min and premiered in 1978.

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