Black Diamond Express

1896 1 minute
50/100

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This picture was taken at one of the curves on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, along the beautiful Susquehanna River. The train is seen rapidly approaching in the distance, clearly outlined against the grey mountains. Smoke can be seen pouring in volumes from the stack of the locomotive, and as the train approaches closely, she sounds a whistle, warning some section men, who are working on the tracks in the foreground. As she rushes by the camera, the swing motion of the train gives a vivid idea of the lightning speed at which she is traveling. (Edison film catalog)

Released

1st December 1896

129 years ago

Runtime

1 minute

Finishes at 12:27am

Ratings and awards

  • IMDB Logo

    5.3/10

  • TMDb Logo

    46%

  • FilmFlow Logo

    50%

Directed by

James H. White

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