A Steam Train Passes (1974)
Generally regarded as Australia's finest railway film and winner of many awards the world over, A Steam Train Passes is a nostalgic, imaginative essay on one of the majestic C38 class steam locomotives, 3801. The locomotive has recently returned to service and is currently operating out of the NSW Rail Museum at Thirlmere, south of Sydney.
Director: David Haythornwaite
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: January 10, 1974
Cast
- Chris O'Sullivan - Driver of Locomotive 3801
- Harold Fowler - Fireman of Locomotive 3801
- Cecil Barnes - Fireman of Locomotive 3801 - final scene
Screenplay
Music: George Dreyfus
Cinematography: Dean Semler
Editing: Wayne LeClos
Production: Film Australia
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: David Haythornwaite
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Steam Train Passes about?
- Generally regarded as Australia's finest railway film and winner of many awards the world over, A Steam Train Passes is a nostalgic, imaginative essay on one of the majestic C38 class steam locomotives, 3801. The locomotive has recently returned to service and is currently operating out of the NSW Rail Museum at Thirlmere, south of Sydney.
- Who directed A Steam Train Passes?
- A Steam Train Passes was directed by David Haythornwaite.
- Who stars in A Steam Train Passes?
- A Steam Train Passes stars Chris O'Sullivan, Harold Fowler, Cecil Barnes.
- How long is A Steam Train Passes?
- A Steam Train Passes has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is A Steam Train Passes?
- A Steam Train Passes is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was A Steam Train Passes produced?
- A Steam Train Passes was produced in Australia.