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1936: A Group of Workers Displacing and Repairing Railroad Track in California

1936: A Group of Workers Displacing and Repairing Railroad Track in California

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  • Year1936
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration8s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1936 California

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A Group of Workers Displacing and Repairing Railroad... — Clip Details

1936: A group of workers laboriously displacing and repairing a railroad track in California under bright daytime sun. This vintage 8mm home movie footage captures manual labor during the Great Depression era, showing workers using levers and tools to adjust steel rails. The scene reflects the hardship and strength of laborers maintaining vital transport infrastructure. Authentic archival footage with natural lighting and period-appropriate clothing, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about American industrial history.

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8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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Duration
8s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
69456237

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1936 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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