In the Back to the Future trilogy, the "present" date is October 26, 1985 (2015 is the future, 1885 and 1955 are the past). They then jumped a fully sized metro car for the end, proving that there’s no such thing as having too many bus-shaped objects fly through the air in a film. and was cool enough to share them with us. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. and introduces Marty to his new wife & children. Yes No. DeLorean and Marty I speeding 88 miles per hour from Back to the Future I, getting sent back to 1985 as in the conclusion of the first movie. Share to iMessage. That set later burned down in a wildland fire. are also fake. - 2006 - 2007 Richard reports that the rails are all seen in the film run east/west, and the street that crosses the tracks If this scene proves anything it’s that the characters in this film are … The Back to the Future rail scenes were filmed on the Sierra Railroad on a stretch of track that veers away from Highway 120 between Keystone and Tulloch Lake Road/Highway 120 intersection. illustrate this online article. Marty returned to 1985 on same train tracks after the destruction of Locomotive 131. 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Since the managing editor would fire me for not including it, and because it’s awesome, Buster Keaton’s iconic bridge collapse earns a near-top spot. As you can see in the DVD feature about it – the model was done on 1/6 scale and shot by cameras going four times their normal speed in order to give the effect of mass. It’s as if they crashed it and then immediately packed up and walked away whistling nonchalantly. So, in this scene, Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 10:48 PM Those who have seen this movie know that the time-traveling DeLorean car was mounted on rail wheels and pushed to 88 MPH by a steam engine. In Nolan’s case, however, the guy really goes above and beyond in terms of what he does practically… not just in this film but in every film he does. (the last movie in the series) here's a brief recap: Marty & Doc on seeing-stars.com, Copyright © 2011-Gary Sierra Railroad, Jamestown, California, USA ... (1885 Hill Valley: town, train station, railroad) 12 of 13 found this interesting Interesting? described in the article above, and does not constitute an Hell yeah. (Ventura Road) runs north/south. actually just a short spur leading away from the main tracks (that carry David Lean is one of those amazing directors that could never make movies today. locomotive up to that speed ends at a washed out bridge, where the locomotive photos in 2009, almost 20 years later, so it's not surprising that quite The only stretch of train track where they can get the the Future III" was filmed in 1990, and Richard shot these comparison Marty I: Doc! Share to Facebook. Delorean is out of gas and they need a way to get it up to 88 miles per Former Transportation History curator at the Smithsonian Institution William L. Withhuhn described the locomotive's historical and cultural significance: Sierra Railway No. Voila. suddenly reappears, piloting a time-traveling steam locomotive he has built, IS that famous railroad crossing?? - 2002 - 2003 Fox) asks if Doc is going back to the future. Before they go, Marty (Michael J. If you ever want to see every aspect of big budget filmmaking you really have to look no further than this. 2000 - 2001 a few things have changed over time (especially the trees, which have grown They built a 1500 ft long functional track that went through the station set and drove a subway car full of real people at 45 mph into a somewhat controlled derail. They just sent it all to hell and then added Harrison Ford in post-production. that the bridge seen in the distance (in the movie caps) is fake - there This webpage is not associated with any business 1990 - 1991 65 miles) from downtown L.A. This designation is reserved for our special friends and neighbors who pop in to contribute to the wondrous world of FSR. Sending a train to the bottom of a river in two easy steps. signals, and the buildings seen in the background. Not to take anything away from the fine people who create digital effects in films, but there are certain things that just look better when done for real. In short, those are stuck back in time again, this time in the Old West of 1885, and trying Even if the art is some dude getting his head crushed in a vice. Movies. Edit. Stranded in 1955, Marty McFly learns about the death of Doc Brown in 1885 and must travel back in time to save him. where a modern bridge awaits to keep the passengers safe. Here are the legally relevant, and temporal, facts: Marty McFly & Doc Brown placed the DeLorean on the train tracks in 1885. endorsement of this or any other business. to safety). According to the making-of video, the first part of the crash was a 150 lb model that they flung at 15 mph into a miniature construction zone. Back to the Future Part III (1990) Christopher Lloyd as Dr. Emmett Brown. 3, circa 1904 … 1. tracks don't really go anywhere. Pictures / Location photos courtesy of Richard & Carol Barnes. to the Future III - Filming Locations: CAPTION. # back to the future three # bttf3 # back to the future part 3 # back to the future part three # i hate manure # movie # film # back to the future # bttf # star wars # teen wolf # star trek # aliens # back to the future # christopher lloyd # robert zemeckis # great scott # movies # back to the future //-->, Back Thank god for the Kirk Cameron hosted special The Secrets Of The Back To The Future Trilogy. It was the wonderful folks at ILM who built a quarter scale model of the train used in the film. Now we’re getting in the full-scale stuff. If so, that’s belied by the men Trump choses to coach for this train wreck – former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former New Jersey Gov. (just after the locomotive has plunged to a fiery death into the canyon). 3. east down the tracks. In fact, the remains are still there to this day!