"Produced over a three year period, this documentary presents to the view, the entire Torotno Transportation Commission's operations at the time construction commenced on the Young Street subway line.
The film briefly takes a look at the evolution of public transit in Toronto, then shamelessly shows off the TTC's fleet, then comprising of new PCC's, Peter Witts and trolley and diesel buses. As well, we are shown Toronto Island Ferry and Gray Coach operations, streetcar and bus shops, Emergency services, car and bus wash and TTC yards including Hillcrest. The film continues with a rare 1946 perspective of what Toronto's rapid transit future holds in store. (Artist sketches show new multiple-unit PCC's running in the subway.)
Shot in 16mm kodachrome, the lavish production, with its dramatic music score and often hilarious narration serves as both informative and entertaining. Stuffed with so much information, the film requires more than one viewing to truly appreciate it. The film was recently restored after having been out of circulation for over 30 years."
All rights go to Empire Pictures (1986 release). This film is from their "Public Transit Camp" VHS.
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