Lorsqu'Abraham Lincoln découvre que des vampires assoiffés de sang se préparent à envahir le pays, il jure de les éliminer les uns après les autres, à coups de hache. C'est alors que se révèle un chasseur hors pair, menant une guerre secrète sans précédent, avant même de devenir l'illustre figure de la guerre de Sécession.
1869, pour neutraliser son plus puissant ennemi, le démoniaque et richissime Dr Arliss Loveless, le président des États-Unis désigne deux agents spéciaux, James West et Artemus Gordon, choisis pour leurs compétences exceptionnelles. Si James West est un champion de l'humour à froid, charmeur et rusé, Artemus, lui, prône la réflexion et passe son temps à inventer des gadgets sophistiqués. Quelque peu rivaux, les deux agents vont devoir unir leur talent pour capturer l'infâme Loveless. Rita Escobar, belle et mystérieuse artiste, se joint à eux.
Au début du XXème siècle au Nouveau-Mexique, les Mexicains tentent en vain de conserver leurs terres que les colons américains s'approprient sans vergogne. Ils se rebellent et sont menés par Luis Chama. Un riche propriétaire souhaite alors engager Joe Kidd pour décimer la bande de Chama...
En 1914, Pike Bishop et sa bande entrent dans San Rafael, une petite ville du Texas, déguisés en cavaliers de l'US Cavalry. Ensemble, ils se dirigent vers la gare pour y dérober la paie des employés du chemin de fer. Ils ignorent que Thornton, autrefois leur complice, aujourd'hui leur pire ennemi, les y attend, chargé par la direction des chemins de fer de leur tendre une embuscade. L'affaire tourne à la fusillade. Des dizaines d'innocents y laissent la vie. Pike, qui a perdu quelques hommes dans l'affaire, n'est pas satisfait. Il accepte l'offre d'un général mexicain, Mapache, qui lui demande d'attaquer un train rempli d'or et de munitions.
Mexique, 1880. Sara Sandoval est la fille d'un riche banquier. Maria Alvarez est la fille d'un pauvre fermier. Ces deux jeunes femmes, qui n'ont apparemment rien en commun, excepté leur culture mexicaine, sont entraînées dans la même aventure par le destin et les circonstances. Avec l'aide de Quentin Cooke, un jeune et idéaliste inspecteur de police originaire de New York, elles vont s'opposer à Tyler Jackson, le représentant de la New York Bank and Trust. Celui-ci a monté un complot visant à saisir illégalement les terres des Mexicains afin de faire passer le chemin de fer...
Le commissariat de police de la petite ville de Richmond a l'habitude de la visite de Margaret Wilberforce, veuve d'un officier de marine, complètement mythomane. Un jour, le digne professeur Marcus loue une chambre à la vieille dame où, tous les soirs, il répète avec ses amis musiciens un menuet de Boccherini. En réalité, ils préparent le hold-up du siècle.
When the train workers go on strike, Zigoto terrorizes the town in a hijacked locomotive.
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.
"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. (IMDb)
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.
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".
Documentary on the evolution and introduction of modern coal burning locomotives on the Norfolk and Western Railway line.
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
In August of 2002, former Santa Fe steam locomotive 3751 returned to the rails for a thrilling excursion from Los Angeles to Williams, Arizona and return in honor of the NRHS 2002 National Convention. Leaving Los Angeles, the mighty 4-8-4 battled the grades of Cajon Pass before setting out across the desert to Needles, thrilling spectators with her awesome displays of steam power. The following day, the 3751 completed the trip to Williams where she prepared to head up the Grand Canyon Limited excursion. This highlight of the Convention featured the 3751 running on the Grand Canyon Railway, doubleheading and tripleheading with GCRy's own steam power! The scenic splendor of South Rim vistas framing nostalgic images of doubleheaded and tripleheaded steam on the rails - it's an incredible sight that can't be beat!
A gleaming giant of steam and its cute Lilliputian cousin are an even match in this newsreel battle of the trains.
A Union Pacific production outlining the Big Boy locomotive and the history of the last great steam engine to rule the rails
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.
A short documentary profiling the restoration and anniversary exhibition of the titular 4-4-0 steam locomotive, undertaken in honor of the Centennial of the start of the American Civil War in 1961.
A documentary on the passing of the steam locomotive as the primary means of transportation in the United States
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.