Railroaders
1958
22 min
Coming soon
This is a short documentary 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.
Details
This is a short documentary 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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directorGuy L. Coté
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scriptGuy L. Coté
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editingGuy L. Coté
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executive producerTom Daly
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photographyJohn Spotton
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soundGeorge Croll
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sound editingStuart Baker
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animationSidney Goldsmith
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musicRobert Fleming
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narratorGeoffrey Hogwood
Education
Ages 10 to 13
History - Canada 1946-1991
History and Citizenship Education - Imperialism and Colonization (1800s-1900s)
Technology Education - Science and Technology
Compare and contrast the role and purpose of the railway in the area around Revelstoke then (1958) and now. Outline the impact of the multiplier effect from the railway on this part of Canada. Research one of the related jobs featured in the documentary. How has this job changed since the film was made?
