Compilation of movie footage and still photographs of the construction and opening of the Miniature Railway in the Esplanade Gardens, put together by Vernon Smith. Movies were taken by Vernon Smith's father, Wallace Smith. Notable people who attended included Des Black (Mayor of Palmerston North), Joe Walding (MP for Palmerston North), Julia Wallace (City Councillor) and Relda Familton (TVNZ announcer).
Length: 30 minutes. Black and White/colour. Background music.
