Item number (ISN):
280174
Fonds/collection:
CANADIAN NATIONAL / CHEMINS DE FER NATIONAUX DU CANADA
General access conditions for collection
Reproduction access:
- with written permission of copyright owner : with permission of CNR
Accession number:
1978-0301
Sponsor:
- Canadian National Railway
Description:
- More than a century ago, the westward expansion of the railroad began to play a major role in the development and growth of Canada. Today, Canadian National Railways is still pioneering. This time the expansion is northward to Canada's remote resourse areas. RAILS NORTH looks at this immense country, its riches, and the homesteaders, mners and pioneers who are building homes and industries along the northern frontier. The film contrasts new methods of rail construction with old, and examnes the effects that new branch of lines are already having on the people and economy of the North. <14mn 27s>
Notes:
- 1. Subject description taken from Canadian National Railways Distribution Catalogue.
Source:
DSINTRNL - 280174
