Robbie

The film follows young Robbie, a football enthusiast and railway fan, who is convinced by his brother to sneak through a railway fence. This decision leads to a serious accident that changes Robbie's life forever, illustrating the severe consequences of ignoring traffic safety.

Robbie is designed to be shown to children aged eight to eleven and their parents, emphasizing the importance of railway safety. It is part of the BFI collection titled "The Age of the Train," which showcases various aspects of railway culture and its impact on society. The campy style and straightforward message make this film an interesting piece for collectors of short films and educational media from the 1970s.