Overland Express Arriving At Helena, Montana (1897 Original Black & White Film)

Hop aboard the excitement of the Klondike Gold Rush with this captivating black and white film from 1897! Witness the bustling arrival of the famous N.P. Railway Overland Express at a crowded station platform. The thundering engine races in, followed by express cars and luxurious Pullman coaches. Passengers alight, eager to embark on their journey, while baggage handlers and station personnel work tirelessly.

This silent film, part of the Northern Pacific Railway Series, offers a glimpse into the immense scale of train travel during the gold rush era. It showcases the N.P. Railway's capacity for handling the influx of prospectors, merchants, and dreamers seeking their fortune in the Klondike.

Source :
Blechynden, F., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1897) Overland Express arriving at Helena, Mont. White, J. H. U., prod [United States: Edison Manufacturing Co] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694263