A Switchback Railway_
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A Switchback Railway was released 128 years ago in 1898.
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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...
A Switchback Railway is a Documentary film with a runtime of 0h 1m.
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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.
How long is A Switchback Railway?
A Switchback Railway has a runtime of 1 minutes (0h 1m).
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A Switchback Railway has a rating of 4.5 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
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Documentary