Railroad Town
1956•29m•9.0•Released
Documentary
A delightful trip back to an era in which railroad was king. The small community of Melville, Saskatchewan, is a railroad town. Long-time CBC host Fred Davis visits with various railway workers and learns about the operation of one of the vital service stations which keep the Canadian National Railway running smoothly.
Director
Don Haldane
Writer
Ronald Weyman
Studio
ONF | NFB
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