| TESTING A heavy train is used to test a bridge and an enormous locomotive is demonstrated. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6745 |
| Catalog #: | 430151 | |
| Clip Number: | 430151-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | EP 152 | |
| Timecode: | 01:29:42 - 01:30:58 | |
| Location: | Texas, USA | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENGINEERING: Bridges, Railroad LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Texas TRANSPORTATION/RAIL: Steam Locomotive | |
| Description: | "Testing!" What they are testing is a new bridge over the Pecos River in Texas, using a heavy train. Pecos River, Texas, United States of America. Wide shot of train slowly going over bridge which stands very high on black beams arranged in 4s like very tall thin pyramids. Shot from valley looking up at train going over. Shot from beneath one of the "towers". Wide shot from side of train crossing. Shot from high looking down at river. Train arriving on other side. Some very good shots but unfortunately decomposing. | |
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