Steam locomotives have been replaced by diesels on the Victorian Railways. Their history in the system is briefly covered, and various types are shown in operation, concluding with the narrow gauge service from Ferntree Gully to Gembrook being restored as a tourist feature.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322511
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Locomotives - History
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Puffing Billy (Locomotive)
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroad trains
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Steam-engines
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
Digital Betacam; Master
DVD; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy