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1934: Man Riding Railroad Tracks on Fast Motorized Velocipede Handcar

1934: Man Riding Railroad Tracks on Fast Motorized Velocipede Handcar

  • Year1934
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationDenver, Colorado, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1936 Denver Colorado
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Man Riding Railroad Tracks on Fast Motorized Velocipede... — Clip Details

A man rides a motorized velocipede handcar along railroad tracks in Denver, Colorado, in 1934. This rare 8mm home movie captures a unique moment of early 20th-century transportation innovation. The rider, likely a railroad worker or engineer, proudly demonstrates the mechanical device, waving as he moves quickly past a train station depot. The footage showcases vintage rail equipment, foothills in the background, and the bustling atmosphere of a 1930s American rail yard. The handcar, a small rail-mounted vehicle, reflects the era's ingenuity in maintenance and locomotive operations. This archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into early transportation technology and daily life in the 1930s.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
60063869

Source & Documentation

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Date
1934 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
Denver, 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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  • train station
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  • community
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  • conductor
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  • Denver Colorado
  • railroad tracks
  • motorized velocipede
  • 8mm film

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