Empire State Express (1896 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time to 1896 with this mesmerizing black and white film capturing a moment of railroad history! Join a section gang as they mend tracks on a curved area, while in the distance, a locomotive approaches. As it passes by, four cars, including the locomotive, come into view. Witness the camaraderie as track workers cheer and wave, reciprocated by the white-coated Pullman porters standing on each car's steps. Don't miss this glimpse into the past and the spirit of the railroad era.

Source :
Dickson, W. K. -., American Mutoscope Company Production Company, American Mutoscope And Biograph Company Film Distributor & Paper Print Collection. (1896) Empire State Express. United States: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2021604051