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Catalogue Number: NFB521702
Producer: National Film Board Of Canada
Producers: George Pearson, Arthur Hammond
Directors: Tony Ianzelo
Producing Agencies: National Film Board of Canada (Montreal)
Subject: Documentary, Music
Language: English
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 1978
Running Time: 9:58
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The Mighty Steam Calliope - DVD
Catalogue Number: NFB521702
Producer: National Film Board Of Canada
Producers: George Pearson, Arthur Hammond
Directors: Tony Ianzelo
Producing Agencies: National Film Board of Canada (Montreal)
Subject: Documentary, Music
Language: English
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 1978
Running Time: 9:58
Click here for pricing
One of the most unusual musical instruments around these days, "the mighty steam calliope" runs on steam produced by a ton of "gofer" wood and needs a team of eight horses to pull it. Owned by the Minnie Thomson Memorial Museum of Stratford, Ontario, and fired by Duncan MacDermid, this calliope is one of the last of its kind. Taking in its energetic performance is a great way to spend a summer afternoon.