Thomas Edison Train Films 1897-1906. Historic American Steam Trains Towards the end of the 19th century Thomas Edison began experiments with various motion film recording techniques. He filmed a number of railway related scenes, many of which have survived the passage of time and are shown in this film. Some of the scenes include: Philiadelphia Express - Jersey Central 1897 Black Diamon Express - Lehigh Valley 1902 & 1903 West Shore (later New York Central Railroad) cabride 1906 Grand Trunk Railroad Sarnia Tunnel 1903 Ulster & Delaware 1906 Empire State Express - New York Central Railroad 1902 & 1905 Steam powered rotary snow plows in action 1902 . . https://youtube/watch?v=1UQolfyxbOk
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