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1976: Moving Train on Tracks, Chicago

1976: Moving Train on Tracks, Chicago

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  • Year1976
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
  • Duration11s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1972 Chicago Illinois

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Moving Train on Tracks, Chicago — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1976 capturing a moving train in Chicago, Illinois. The footage shows a locomotive passing by with visible engine smoke and wheels in motion, framed by railroad tracks, stone structures, and leafy trees. The scene includes a crosswalk, street lights, and a ladder on a utility post, evoking mid-20th century urban transportation. The grainy, nostalgic quality of the Super 8 film highlights the era’s ambient smog and classic Americana. Ideal for documentaries, retro-themed projects, or historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
11s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
73029101

Source & Documentation

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Date
1976 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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