Lines That Remain is a model railway documentary about a group of volunteers who build and maintain a working layout—quietly reflecting the larger rail lines that continue to move through the Canadian landscape. What begins as a hobby reveals something deeper: a practice of care, patience, and shared effort that carries history forward.
Blending detailed miniature scenes with real-world rail imagery, the film explores how places are shaped over time, and how that history is not just remembered, but actively maintained. These films matter because they help us see differently—and when we see differently, we begin to live differently. From handcrafted elements and personal collections to echoes of railway infrastructure that once connected communities, this is a story about continuity—inside and out.
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