1973: High Elevation Train Station Conductor Takes Tickets and Steam Locomotive

Year1973
Decade1970s
LocationCumbres Pass, Colorado, United States
Duration15s
Price$178 USD
Collection1973 Colorado

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High Elevation Train Station Conductor Takes Tickets and... — Clip Details

1973: High elevation train station conductor takes tickets at Cumbres Pass, Colorado, with a steam locomotive in the background. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a nostalgic moment on the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, showcasing a classic steam engine and a conductor in period attire. The grainy Super 8 footage evokes 1970s vintage, rural mountain life, and the charm of mid-century rail travel. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects exploring transportation history and American heritage.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 15s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 52815440

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1382 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label: air force academy,cripple creek,cheyne zoo,broadmoor,#2
Reel-level year note: 1973
Reel-level location note: colorado springs
Date: 1973 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Cumbres Pass, Colorado, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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