Black Diamond Express
Black Diamond Express

Black Diamond Express

December 01, 1896 | 1 min

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)

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Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Benjamin F. Hardesty

Naomi Scott

Charles Lee

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