1959: Incline Railroad at Royal Gorge with Small Car Inching Along

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationCanon City, Colorado, United States
Duration7s
Price$178 USD

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Incline Railroad at Royal Gorge with Small Car Inching Along — Clip Details

1959: Incline Railroad at Royal Gorge in Canon City, Colorado, captured on vintage 8mm film. A small tram car slowly inches along the steep mountain track, offering visitors a thrilling ascent or descent through the dramatic canyon. The historic attraction showcases the engineering marvel of the Royal Gorge Incline, a popular tourist experience in the 1950s. This authentic archival footage highlights the excitement and danger of the ride, with passengers enjoying panoramic views from the elevated rail. Ideal for documentaries, nostalgic content, and history projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 7s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 63059973

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1704 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: 1
Reel-level year note: 1959
Reel-level location note: colorado
Date: 1959 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Canon City, 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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