Movie Description

A Switchback Railway

A Switchback Railway

(1898)

Overview

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.

Facts

Original TitleA Switchback Railway

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1898-01-01

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 01m

Production CompaniesRobert W. Paul,Paul's Animatograph Works

Genres

  • Documentary