A Switchback Railway (1898)
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.
Director: Robert W. Paul
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 min
Release Date: January 1, 1898
Production: Robert W. Paul, Paul's Animatograph Works
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Switchback Railway about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Switchback Railway?
- A Switchback Railway was directed by Robert W. Paul.
- How long is A Switchback Railway?
- A Switchback Railway has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
- What genre is A Switchback Railway?
- A Switchback Railway is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Switchback Railway produced?
- A Switchback Railway was produced in United Kingdom.