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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Wed, 20 Jun 2012

President Lincoln's mother is killed by a supernatural creature, which fuels his passion to crush vampires and their slave-owning helpers.

Wild Wild West

Wild Wild West

Wed, 30 Jun 1999

Legless Southern inventor Dr. Arliss Loveless plans to rekindle the Civil War by assassinating President Ulysses S. Grant. Only two men can stop him: gunfighter James West and master-of-disguise and inventor Artemus Gordon. The two must team up to thwart Loveless' plans.

Bandidas

Bandidas

Wed, 18 Jan 2006

When a ruthless robber baron takes away everything they cherish, a rough-and-tumble, idealistic peasant and a sophisticated heiress embark on a quest for justice, vengeance…and a few good heists.

The Wild Bunch

The Wild Bunch

Thu, 19 Jun 1969

An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them.

Joe Kidd

Joe Kidd

Wed, 19 Jul 1972

A band of Mexicans find their U. S. land claims denied and all the records destroyed in a courthouse fire. Their leader, Louis Chama, encourages them to use force to regain their land. A wealthy landowner wanting the same decides to hire a gang of killers with Joe Kidd to track Chama.

The Ladykillers

The Ladykillers

Thu, 08 Dec 1955

Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.

Love Stopped the Runaway Train

Love Stopped the Runaway Train

Sat, 15 Dec 1973

Based on a novel by Ayako Miura.

Rail

Rail

Sun, 01 Jan 1967

"Rail" captures British Railways at a major turning-point in its history. In certain respects, this was a period of considerable upheaval and loss. There was a facing-up to the increasing need for a big modernisation drive. Full and speedy electrification, or the wider promotion of diesel-power on remaining lines, became a matter of top priority. Geoffrey Jones recorded a rapidly disappearing world of everyday steam travel, with its labour-intensive rail workforce : some of the footage in "Rail" (recognisable from "Snow") dates from around 1962.

The Modern Coal Burning Steam Locomotive

The Modern Coal Burning Steam Locomotive

Thu, 01 Jan 1942

Documentary on the evolution and introduction of modern coal burning locomotives on the Norfolk and Western Railway line.

The Flying Scotsman: A Rail Romance

The Flying Scotsman: A Rail Romance

Mon, 04 Mar 2013

Built in 1923, the Flying Scotsman was the first steam locomotive to run at 100 miles an hour and to star in its own feature film. This is the untold story of the iconic Flying Scotsman-the very best in the engineering of its time.

Southern Pacific Cab Forward Collection

Southern Pacific Cab Forward Collection

Wed, 12 Dec 2007

For nearly 47 years, the Southern Pacific Railroad relied upon its massive AC-type steam locomotives to haul freight and passenger trains throughout California and neighboring states. Built to provide the power and flexibility demanded by the mountainous passes they traversed, these giants were constructed with their cab in front of the boiler, thus earning them the name Cab Forwards. The last Cab Forward revenue train ran in 1956, after which all but one were scrapped. From then on, film coverage of these AC-class engines was eagerly sought, hard to locate, and highly prized. Now, after years of research, Pentrex has assembled an awesome collection of footage and still images of SP AC-1s through AC-12s spanning the years 1927 to 1956.

Love Those Trains

Love Those Trains

Tue, 01 May 1984

Enjoy the romance of railroads as you ride on the Orient Express, climb the Andes, cross the U.S. on the Salad Bowl Express, and meet the Hobo King, who calls himself "Steamboat." From steam engines to sleek diesels, experience the majesty and adventure of trains past and present. Remember the days when thundering trains bridged the world's continents, nourished the pioneer spirit, ferried our troops to war, and provided politicians with mobile campaign platforms. Then settle into a first-class seat aboard the luxurious Orient Express, and glide through storybook cities from Paris to Istanbul. Celebrate a slice of history and ride the rails of the world. A National Geographic Production.

David and Goliath

David and Goliath

Fri, 01 Jan 1926

A gleaming giant of steam and its cute Lilliputian cousin are an even match in this newsreel battle of the trains.

When Giants Roamed: The Golden Age of Steam

When Giants Roamed: The Golden Age of Steam

Sat, 01 Jan 2005

In the first half of the 20th century, America's railroads were radically transformed by the innovation of gargantuan steam locomotives. Pushed by the need to haul ever longer and heavier trains, the nation's locomotive works responded with the invention of awe-inspiring articulated engines. Delivering up to 7,500 horsepower, these steel behemoths could haul mile-long, 15,000-ton trains. In this riveting program, journey back to the golden age of steam for an up-close look at these legendary locomotives. See the Union Pacific's famed "Big Boy" in action and ride the rails of the Chesapeake & Ohio and Norfolk & Western railways. Meet the men who drove engines like the Allegheny and Yellowstone, and visit the museums and yards where the largest steamers ever built remain preserved in time. THE HISTORY CHANNEL' proudly presents this rollicking retrospective, sure to set any rail fan's heart pounding

End of an Era

End of an Era

Sat, 31 Mar 1962

A documentary on the passing of the steam locomotive as the primary means of transportation in the United States

Last of the Giants

Last of the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1959

A Union Pacific production outlining the Big Boy locomotive and the history of the last great steam engine to rule the rails

Zigoto Drives a Locomotive

Zigoto Drives a Locomotive

Fri, 04 Oct 1912

When the train workers go on strike, Zigoto terrorizes the town in a hijacked locomotive.

A Day With 70013 Oliver Cromwell

A Day With 70013 Oliver Cromwell

Mon, 21 May 2018

This 4K video features around an hour of footage of the steam locomotive No. 70013 ‘Oliver Cromwell’ on a special charter day on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. The charter day, during March 2018, shows the engine and its goods train at various locations along the line. We have produced the film in the order that the clips were taken, and it shows well how a charter day works, with the train making multiple passes of each photo point the train stopped at.

Jerry on the Job: The Mad Locomotive

Jerry on the Job: The Mad Locomotive

Sat, 03 Jun 1922

This one is amusing in its early use of the rubber tire school of animation as Mr. Givny informs Jerry that they are out of coal for the train. The passengers who appear behave amusingly and when the train itself takes on anthropomorphic life, it makes its own sense -- outrageous for the day, even if slightly banal for fans of "Thomas the Engine".

Last of the Giants Volume II

Last of the Giants Volume II

Sun, 12 Dec 1993

The Union Pacific Railroad produced its classic documentary film Last of the Giants in 1959 as a fitting tribute to the world's largest steam locomotives-the Big Boys. UP cameramen filmed the Big Boys over a three-year period, which Pentrex re-released in 1992. It ran for a total of just 23 minutes, leaving hours of unused footage that was set aside for many years.