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Shot on 8mm film in 1936, this archival footage captures a group of laborers working on a railroad track in California. Men in period attire, including hats and work clothes, are seen laying and securing tracks on a sunny day. One shirtless worker uses a hammer while others adjust the rails, with a rocky hillside and utility poles in the background. The footage offers a raw, authentic glimpse into early 20th-century manual labor and transportation infrastructure development.
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