Footage of Metropolitan Transit trains in Melbourne, Australia

PART OF:
Films
Made:
1985-1995
part of archive:
GEC Traction Archive
maker:
GEC Traction Limited

Footage of unknown provenance.

Footage of trains in Melbourne, Australia (unedited rushes). The shots are taken from the trackside and show trains passing. The trains filmed bear the yellow and green logo of the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Two versions of the logo and tag line appear on the footage, the earliest as 'Metropolitan Transit', and the latest tag line 'The Met' as it was renamed in the late 1980's.

Details

Extent:
4 mins 35 seconds video on 1 VHS cassette
Identifier:
GEC/4/6/23
Access:
Access is given in accordance with the NRM access policy. Access to film collections is assessed on a case by case basis.
rights:
Copies may be supplied of items in the collection, provided that the copying process used does not damage the item or is not detrimental to its preservation. Copies will be supplied in accordance with the NRM’s terms and conditions for the supply and reproduction of copies, and the provisions of any relevant copyright legislation. Copyright is retained by the author of the footage.

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