1972: Pikes Peak Cog Railway Leaving Station Towards Mountain Peak.

Year1972
Decade1970s
LocationManitou Springs, Colorado, United States
Duration28s
Price$178 USD

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Pikes Peak Cog Railway Leaving Station Towards Mountain Peak — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1972 captures the iconic Pikes Peak Cog Railway departing the station in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The historic steam-powered train ascends the mountain, offering scenic views of the surrounding Colorado landscape. Passengers wave from the train cars as it climbs through the national forest, showcasing mid-20th century tourism and transportation. This rare archival clip reflects 1970s vintage and offers authentic, nostalgic footage for documentaries, editorial content, and history 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: 28s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 59617841

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1972 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location: Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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