Mt. Tam Gravity Railroad: Marin’s Scenic Ride

Climb aboard the Mount Tamalpais Gravity Railroad with this silent footage from Marin County, California, likely filmed in the early 1900s during its heyday. Shot from the open cars, the reel rolls through a thrilling descent—passengers wave gleefully to the camera as gravity pulls them down the 8-mile track from the peak. Atop the mountain, the observation tower offers sweeping vistas of rugged countryside, with scenes doubling back for a second pass of the ride and views. This black-and-white gem captures the railroad’s charm as a tourist marvel, winding through redwoods and cliffs to Mill Valley below. A nostalgic treasure for history buffs, railroad enthusiasts, and Marin fans, it’s a breezy trip back to a lost era.