The World's First Caterpillar Track (Original title)Das Ketten Lokomobil (Alternative title)Automobile-passepartout (Alternative title)
Date: 1908 (Release)Country: United Kingdom
Shotlist: Location No. 204896A INTEREST. A demonstration of the capabilities of two caterpillar tractors, one steam-powered, the other petrol driven (?), over various types of terrain near the Grantham works of R. Hornsby & Sons. Main title...demonstrated in 1908 at Grantham, Lincolnshire, England" (10). A tractor trailer with caterpillar track is loaded with sacks; a tarpaulin is placed over the sacks with the name `R. Hornsby & Sons' on it (26). The factory gates are opened and the tractor pulling the trailor leaves the factory, followed by men in business clothes and workmen (66). The tractor going up and down a clay bank (116). The tractor moves up and down a stepped bank (161); over a sand bank (194); pulling the trailer on soft sand ((227); moving down the stepped bank with the trailer (251). A steam traction engine gets stuck on the sand; the caterpillar tractor overtakes the traction engine (317). Crossing a 4½ foot dyke (351). Five horses pull cart a across marshland; the caterpillar crosses the same terrain with no problem (473). Caterpillar travels to camera (490); and right to left (543). Crossing a real ditch in a field (565). Crossing soft sand with and without trailer (613). Closer view of caterpillar track (657). A horse and cart cross a ford by a bridge with sight-seers; the caterpillar tractor crosses too (700). The caterpillar, back in the factory yard, demonstrates rapid turning on its axis (730ft). Location No. 605361A INTEREST. A demonstration of the capabilities of two caterpillar tractors, one steam-powered, the other petrol driven (?), over various types of terrain near the Grantham works of R. Hornsby & Sons. Caterpillar tractors in the factory yard. Workmen open the factory gates (20). Tractor going up and down a clay bank (62) and demonstrating its superiority over a team of horses in transporting a load over marshy ground (107). Tractor manoeuvering in field (188) and over sand (252). Crossing a ditch (319). Horse-drawn wagon crosses a river, watched by spectators from a bridge. Tractor and trailor crossing the ford - a still photographer is partly visible left of frame changing a plate (360). The tractor demonstrating rapid turning on its axis (379ft). Location No. 603260A INTEREST. Demonstrating a new caterpillar tractor. The gates of a building site are opened and a tractor with caterpillar treads drives out, pulling a trailer with similar tracks. It is followed by several men in business clothes (18). Film missing (19). The tractor, without trailer, being driven down a bank (labelled `CLAY BANK') and across a swampy area (42). Film missing? The tractor driving up the bank (59). Film missing (60). The tractor and trailer being driven over undulating ground and over a bank labelled `SOFT SAND'. The trailer has a tarpaulin covering it, labelled R. Hornsby & Sons Ltd. Grantham. Factory chimneys and houses can be seen in the distance (85). Shot from the bottom of the sand bank as the tractor descends (105). The tractor, with the trailer on a longer tow rope, being driven through a stream and up a bank (126). The tractor and trailer being driven over soft sand, followed by an ordinary steam tractor (140). CU of the tractor and trailer caterpillar treads moving, stopping, then moving again (161). The two tractors continue to drive over the soft sand (165). Film missing (166). A horse pulling a two-wheeled cart across a wide ford (183). The tractor and trailer going through the ford (202). Film missing (204). The tractor being driven up a hill, followed by the observers, driving down and crossing a small ditch at the bottom (225ft).
Genre: Industry sponsored film
Subjects: Demonstrations (advertising), Tractors, Grantham
Releases
Date: 1908Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - Silent
Date: 1914not specifiedRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SilentAspect ratio: 1.33:1Language: German
Date: January 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Black and White - MuteDistributor: BFIPlayer
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: SilentLength: 732 FeetBFI identifier: C-594212
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 225 FeetBFI identifier: C-84674
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 378 FeetBFI identifier: C-84675
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Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-460985
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Description: MP4BFI identifier: N-640554
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: MixedLength: 850 FeetBFI identifier: C-587615
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SilentLength: 150 FeetBFI identifier: C-84676
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SilentLength: 250 FeetStock date: 1914BFI identifier: C-84677
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: SilentLength: 732 FeetBFI identifier: C-594212
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 225 FeetBFI identifier: C-84674
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 378 FeetBFI identifier: C-84675
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Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: CTASound: SilentLength: 745 FeetBFI identifier: C-594211
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Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 378 FeetBFI identifier: C-84671
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Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 225 FeetBFI identifier: C-84673
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Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeSound: SilentBFI identifier: C-84672
Status: Status pending - Location of material is under review
Date: 1908 (Release)Country: United Kingdom
Shotlist: Location No. 204896A INTEREST. A demonstration of the capabilities of two caterpillar tractors, one steam-powered, the other petrol driven (?), over various types of terrain near the Grantham works of R. Hornsby & Sons. Main title...demonstrated in 1908 at Grantham, Lincolnshire, England" (10). A tractor trailer with caterpillar track is loaded with sacks; a tarpaulin is placed over the sacks with the name `R. Hornsby & Sons' on it (26). The factory gates are opened and the tractor pulling the trailor leaves the factory, followed by men in business clothes and workmen (66). The tractor going up and down a clay bank (116). The tractor moves up and down a stepped bank (161); over a sand bank (194); pulling the trailer on soft sand ((227); moving down the stepped bank with the trailer (251). A steam traction engine gets stuck on the sand; the caterpillar tractor overtakes the traction engine (317). Crossing a 4½ foot dyke (351). Five horses pull cart a across marshland; the caterpillar crosses the same terrain with no problem (473). Caterpillar travels to camera (490); and right to left (543). Crossing a real ditch in a field (565). Crossing soft sand with and without trailer (613). Closer view of caterpillar track (657). A horse and cart cross a ford by a bridge with sight-seers; the caterpillar tractor crosses too (700). The caterpillar, back in the factory yard, demonstrates rapid turning on its axis (730ft). Location No. 605361A INTEREST. A demonstration of the capabilities of two caterpillar tractors, one steam-powered, the other petrol driven (?), over various types of terrain near the Grantham works of R. Hornsby & Sons. Caterpillar tractors in the factory yard. Workmen open the factory gates (20). Tractor going up and down a clay bank (62) and demonstrating its superiority over a team of horses in transporting a load over marshy ground (107). Tractor manoeuvering in field (188) and over sand (252). Crossing a ditch (319). Horse-drawn wagon crosses a river, watched by spectators from a bridge. Tractor and trailor crossing the ford - a still photographer is partly visible left of frame changing a plate (360). The tractor demonstrating rapid turning on its axis (379ft). Location No. 603260A INTEREST. Demonstrating a new caterpillar tractor. The gates of a building site are opened and a tractor with caterpillar treads drives out, pulling a trailer with similar tracks. It is followed by several men in business clothes (18). Film missing (19). The tractor, without trailer, being driven down a bank (labelled `CLAY BANK') and across a swampy area (42). Film missing? The tractor driving up the bank (59). Film missing (60). The tractor and trailer being driven over undulating ground and over a bank labelled `SOFT SAND'. The trailer has a tarpaulin covering it, labelled R. Hornsby & Sons Ltd. Grantham. Factory chimneys and houses can be seen in the distance (85). Shot from the bottom of the sand bank as the tractor descends (105). The tractor, with the trailer on a longer tow rope, being driven through a stream and up a bank (126). The tractor and trailer being driven over soft sand, followed by an ordinary steam tractor (140). CU of the tractor and trailer caterpillar treads moving, stopping, then moving again (161). The two tractors continue to drive over the soft sand (165). Film missing (166). A horse pulling a two-wheeled cart across a wide ford (183). The tractor and trailer going through the ford (202). Film missing (204). The tractor being driven up a hill, followed by the observers, driving down and crossing a small ditch at the bottom (225ft).
Genre: Industry sponsored film
Subjects: Demonstrations (advertising), Tractors, Grantham
Releases
Date: 1908Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - Silent
Date: 1914not specifiedRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SilentAspect ratio: 1.33:1Language: German
Date: January 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Black and White - MuteDistributor: BFIPlayer
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Sponsor: Grantham R. Hornsby & SonsFilm, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(21)
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: SilentLength: 732 FeetBFI identifier: C-594212
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 225 FeetBFI identifier: C-84674
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 378 FeetBFI identifier: C-84675
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-460985
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Description: MP4BFI identifier: N-640554
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Description: DPX - LTO5V210 - BFI identifier: N-240754
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Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-240755
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
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Description: DPX - LTO5V210 - BFI identifier: N-240753-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: DPX - LTO5V210 - BFI identifier: N-240754-2
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Description: MOV - LTO5Duration: 00:06:18 minutesProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-460984
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Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-460985
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Description: MP4BFI identifier: N-640554
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 6.17 minutesColour standard: PALBFI identifier: N-53246
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(10)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: MixedLength: 850 FeetBFI identifier: C-587615
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SilentLength: 150 FeetBFI identifier: C-84676
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SilentLength: 250 FeetStock date: 1914BFI identifier: C-84677
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: SilentLength: 732 FeetBFI identifier: C-594212
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 225 FeetBFI identifier: C-84674
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 378 FeetBFI identifier: C-84675
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: CTASound: SilentLength: 745 FeetBFI identifier: C-594211
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 378 FeetBFI identifier: C-84671
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 225 FeetBFI identifier: C-84673
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeSound: SilentBFI identifier: C-84672
Status: Status pending - Location of material is under review