Railroaders

  «As a young man I worked for two summer as a lowly groundman on survey parties along the railroad (CNR) . Took the gas chigger from Union Station in Toronto all the way north to Washago then to Parry Sound. Travelled many miles from coast toi coast for the company during construction of several microwave systems. When working as a groundman , we had bunk cars and lived in them all summer working between Parry Sound and Capreol. The sounds and smells of the soot from the engine are brought back by this film It is really entertaining and very real in the life of those railroaders. Thanks»

  «I retired from the railroad in 2008 after 33 years. I was an Operator in Michigan in my early years, and I remember much of this stuff - including the snow! Wonderful film - an historical treasure. »

  «A treasure that is truly inspirational and uplifting! The importance of Community and caring for each other is apparent key amongst these wonderful people. I applaud them all! I promise not to complain about the tough winters in Sweden after viewing this. Certainly I will be watching and enjoying again and again with joy and humility!»

  «"Railroaders" is an outstanding comment on how railroading was. The procedures shown give a great feel for what it must have been to be a railroad man back in the day. I only hope that still exists in today's world.»

  «Canada's life blood flowing from sea to sea, in silver steel threads ,carrying our Country's commercial greatness,, binding us together as one great nation under God. Thrilling to watch it all again and again!»

  « Though I'm railroading in the present this film brings back memories as my career really has bridged "era's" so to speak. There really was a certain romance about working for the railroad which has been lost in technology.»

  «Love this movie. I remember some of these men and was happy to see my uncle, the man switching the trains when they met at the siding. Very dedicated workers keeping a difficult section of track clear. »

  «Very enjoyable, Even though times have changed on the railroad many things stayed the same. As a rail your part of a family.»

  «This documentary is truly a treasure. The artistic filming provides an accurate view of how these dedicated workers used the technology of the time to get a difficult job done. It may be of special interest to present day communication workers.»