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A Switchback Railway

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Also known as Switchback Railway

1898 film by Robert W. Paul

Film · TMDB

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The Switchback Railway was the forerunner of the roller coaster. Passengers sit in a small car which trundles up a swooping railway track then performs a 180 degree turn at its summit before swooping back down on a parallel track.

Released: 1898-01-011 minDir: Robert W. PaulDocumentary

Themes

  • silent film

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Instance of
short film
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Duration
39
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publication date
1898-00-00
copyright status
public domain
title
A Switchback Railway
Commons category
A Switchback Railway
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