Railroaders

1958•22m

Documentary

A film about winter railroading in the Canadian Rockies and the men who keep the lines clear. The stretch between Revelstoke and Field, British Columbia, is a snow-choked threat to communications. The film shows the work of section hands, maintenance men, train crews and telegraph operators.

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Production

ONF | NFB

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Geoffrey Hogwood

Narrator

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