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1936: A Train Moving Slowly on Train Tracks in California

1936: A Train Moving Slowly on Train Tracks in California

  • Year1936
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration13s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1936 California
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A Train Moving Slowly on Train Tracks in California — Clip Details

1936: A vintage 8mm home movie clip capturing a train moving slowly along railroad tracks in California. The scene shows gravel ballast, metal rails, and workers in a bustling work yard, offering a rare glimpse into early 20th-century transportation and labor. The grainy, authentic footage reflects the era’s documentary style, with natural lighting and subtle motion typical of home movie recordings. This archival clip evokes nostalgia and provides authentic historical context for documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Slow motion
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
13s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
69456139

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1936 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
California, 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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Topics & Keywords

  • train
  • moving
  • slowly
  • tracks
  • gravel
  • people
  • transportation
  • workers
  • metal bars
  • work yard
  • california
  • USA
  • 1936
  • 1936 train footage
  • California railroad
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 8mm home movie
  • moving train
  • train tracks
  • gravel ballast
  • workers on tracks
  • transportation history
  • 1930s America
  • archival train footage
  • old film
  • classic home movie
  • historic transportation
  • metal rails
  • slow motion train
  • retro footage
  • editorial use
  • nostalgic clip

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