An impressionistic film, with no commentary and with visuals set against a rhythmic music background. Shows a train ploughing through snow country and the work of track gangs to maintain services during a severe winter. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009942
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Snow
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroad trains
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)