The National Railway Museum in York is showing a series of train-related movies through September and October 2009.
The aptly named Rails & Reels Season celebrates the influence of the railways on film-makers and film-making from black-and-white silents from 1895 all the way through to the present day.
Each weekend, families in York are invited to enjoy a day out of activities and films as the NRM hosts a series of free film screenings with such classics as Murder On The Orient Express, The Ghost Train and The Ladykillers.
There will also be screenings of archive footage, some of it unseen, and rare British Transport Films.
As well as these free events the museum has two very special events.
Trainspotting
The NRM will be hosting its first-ever Drive In Movie! with a special screening of the Ewan McGregor movie Trainspotting!
The cult hit from the creators of Shallow Grave, Sunshine, Millions and Slumdog Millionaire, recieved huge critical acclaim in 1996, and made international stars of its lead actors, including Robert Carlyle, Johnny Lee Miller and Kelly Macdonald. At the time, it was the highest-grossing British film, second only to Four Weddings and a Funeral.
The British Film Institute (BFI) voted Trainspotting 10th in its list of the Top 100 British Films Of All Time.
Current industry rumours abound that the film-makers and stars will be producing a sequel, based on author Irving Welsh’s follow-up book.
Tickets to this gritty, exciting film are currently available and cost £10 per car. The price rises to £15 on the night.
Trainspotting is being shown on 17th September 2009, and is a certificate 18 film.
Brief Encounter
Another special event in the Rails & Reels Season is a unique one-off screening of the Noel Coward classic Brief Encounter.
This 1945 film starring Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson, and directed by David Lean, is being shown in the Great Hall on the 19th September 2009.
An unforgettable movie, the Brief Encounter evening will involve the showing of the film followed by a fantastic four course dinner in the period setting of the Station Hall.
There will be a 1940′s style band in attendance, building up to an unforgettably romantic evening.
Tickets for this wonderful event are £35 per person, and can be pre-booked by calling 01904 686222 or contact the National Railway Museum directly at nrmevents@nrm.org.uk
Brief Encounter is a PG certificate film.
Tickets for both of the special events will be subject to availability.
Films in the Reels & Rails Season
These four free family films are being screened in the NRM Great Hall:
The Ladykillers (U) 15 Sep, 16 Sep, 17 Sep
The Ghost Train (U) 22 Sep, 23 Sep, 24 Sep
The Train (PG) 29 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct
Murder on the Orient Express (PG) 6 Oct, 7 Oct, 8 Oct
Rails & Reel Special Events
Trainspotting (18) 17 Sep, Showing in the North Yard
Doors open at 18:30 and the film will begin at 20:30, visitors please note that an FM radio is required to tune into the film’s soundtrack.
Cinema drinks and snacks will be available onsite!
Pre-book at the Museum admissions desks, or telephone 01904 685724
Brief Encounter Dinner (PG) 19 Sep, Showing in the Great Hall
The evening will be from 19:00 – 23:00
Screening begins 19:00, followed by by a four-course dinner
The dinner will be accompanied by music
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