Shows how the movements of trains on the New South Wales railway system are controlled to ensure smooth running and prevent accidents. When the system has been explained, its working is illustrated by tracing the journey of a goods train from one point to another.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
312465
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads - Freight cars - History
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Freight
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - History
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy