Fast Mail Northern Pacific Railroad (1897 Original Black & White Film)

Experience the thrill of a twelve-car train dashing along at high speed in this vintage footage from 1897. Witness the train as it approaches and passes by the camera, showcasing the speed and power of the Northern Pacific Railway. Watch as waving grass, black smoke, and clouds of dust create vivid effects along the trackside.

Source :
Blechynden, F., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1897) Fast mail, Northern Pacific R. R. White, J. H. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694200