Chicago - 1942: Coal-Burning Freight Train Speeds Through Chicago Polluting the Air

Year1942
Decade1940s
LocationChicago, United States
Duration11s
Price$178 USD

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Chicago - 1942: Coal-Burning Freight Train Speeds... — Clip Details

CHICAGO - 1942: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a coal-burning freight train speeding through the Chicago landscape, its locomotive emitting thick smoke that pollutes the air. The footage showcases a powerful symbol of industrial America during the 1940s, with cargo-laden cars rolling past under a hazy sky. This authentic archival clip offers a gritty, nostalgic glimpse into wartime transportation and environmental conditions, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or vintage-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 11s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 52230753

Source & Documentation

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Date: 1942 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
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Location: Chicago, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
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Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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