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Shot on 8mm film in 1938, this archival footage captures a freight train moving along a railway beside a turbulent river. A vintage flatbed truck with an abandoned car sits near the tracks, while a steam locomotive passes through the scene, emitting smoke. The grainy black-and-white image, framed by a dark border, shows two figures standing near the tracks, observing the activity. The footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century transportation and industrial life in Washington.
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