The Black Diamond Express (1900 Original Black & White Film)

Step into the past with this captivating black and white film from 1900, captured along the picturesque curves of the Lehigh Valley Railroad by the beautiful Susquehanna River. Watch as a train rapidly approaches, its silhouette stark against the grey mountains. Smoke billows from the locomotive's stack as it sounds a warning whistle to section men working on the tracks. Experience the thrill of the train rushing by the camera, its swift motion offering a vivid depiction of its lightning speed. Don't miss this mesmerizing glimpse into the golden age of rail travel!

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1900) New Black Diamond Express. White, J. H. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694259