What's your #1 favorite train movie ?

[Tracklayer]

I'm sure this topic has been brought up more than once in one way or another, but I thought I'd give it a go this way and see what results we get.
I've done a little research under the heading "trains" and there's quite a few titles out there.
I guess my favorite would be "The Train" with Burt Lancaster.

Tracklayer

[BRAKIE]

Emperior of the North starring Lee Marvin and Ernest Borgnine.

[twhite]

Aha, the bi-monthly train movie review, LOL!
Okay, you're limiting it to one, right?
A TICKET TO TOMAHAWK, with Dan Dailey, Anne Baxter and a scene-stealing little narrow-gauge 4-6-0 called the "Emma Sweeny" (actually, Rio Grande Southern #20). It's funny, exciting, filmed along the Durango and Silverton line, and it features the best movie paint job I've ever seen on a 19th century steam locomotive.
Try it, you'll like it!
Tom [:D][:D]

[MudHen_462]

Ditto on "Emperor of the North" !!!
Bob

[Anonymous]

The Station Agent. You could say it is about us. 2003, Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson and Bobby Cannaval.

[Tracklayer]

QUOTE: Originally posted by BRAKIE

Emperior of the North starring Lee Marvin and Ernest Borgnine.

Never mind what I said in my original posting, I agree with BRAKIE... ([;)])

Tracklayer

[Anonymous]

Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn in The last Train from Gun Hill. It just don't get no better.

[loathar]

1- It had little to do with trains but, Blazing Saddles.
2-Tough Guys with Kirk Douglas,Burt Lancaster, and (yes, remeber HE was in it) Dana
Carvey.
Quote-(conductor) Mister, nobody robs trains anymore?!?
(Burt L) Obviousely, you've been mis-enformed...[:D][:D][:D]
P.S. To anyone who cares....Day 1 of my new job went GREAT!!

[cspmo]

Emperor of the North is also my favorite, I been looking for on DVD without any luck.[:(!]

[steveblackledge]

There is an old B/W movie which i can't remember the name of but its set in wartime Britain, I think it was called "Terror On A Train" there is a munitions train taking mines to Portsmouth naval base and a guy gets on and sets time bombs in two of the mines, his plot is uncovered and the train has to be diverted and made safe, there is some great shots taken in the cab and also at the lineside.

but this is todays best short film clip taken yesterday by Don Burgess http://www.burgess57.freeserve.co.uk/6201_Birkett.WMV

[Anonymous]

'The Train' - nothing can beat this for effects and drama!

Favourite comedy would be between 'Oh Mr Porter' (Will Hay) and The Titfield Thunderbolt (Stanley Holloway, John Gregson et al.)

Regards,

Stephen.

[dehusman]

Emperor of th North
The Train
Von Ryan's Express

Dave H.

[Pruitt]

To paraphrase Tattoo -

"The Train! The Train!"

(If you younger guys don't get that, don't worry about it).

[Tracklayer]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cspmo

Emperor of the North is also my favorite, I been looking for on DVD without any luck.[:(!]

It's not out on DVD yet cspmo. Sorry [V]...

Tracklayer

[IRONROOSTER]

I like the Great Train Robbery.
Enjoy
Paul

[cspmo]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Tracklayer

QUOTE: Originally posted by cspmo

Emperor of the North is also my favorite, I been looking for on DVD without any luck.[:(!]

It's not out on DVD yet cspmo. Sorry [V]...

Tracklayer

I can't believe a Movie like Atomic Train is on DVD, but not Emperior of the North. What is this world comming to?

[loathar]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cspmo

QUOTE: Originally posted by Tracklayer

QUOTE: Originally posted by cspmo

Emperor of the North is also my favorite, I been looking for on DVD without any luck.[:(!]

It's not out on DVD yet cspmo. Sorry [V]...

Tracklayer

I can't believe a Movie like Atomic Train is on DVD, but not Emperior of the North. What is this world comming to?

I'm sure Alien Express will be out on DVD next month.[xx(]

[CP5415]

2816 on the Niagara Escarpment.

Gordon

[CNJ831]

Danger Lights. Classic early 1930's RR flic with some of the best effects (using real locomotives, not models) I've ever seen. Nothing beats the scene to the tug-o-war between two steam road locomotives at the company picnic!

CNJ831

[Anonymous]

Kirk Douglas and Burt Landcaster in "Tough Guys". They steal a train and cruise it over the Mexican border.

[Billba]

For an animated movie "Polar Express" was enjoyable, but it sure was different. Those animated trains can do things a "prototype" never would. Tremendous in IMAX.

I have always enjoyed "Union Pacific".

[Tracklayer]

QUOTE: Originally posted by loathar
I'm sure Alien Express will be out on DVD next month.[xx(]

Please loathar, don't even joke about that... Yuck!.

Tracklayer

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by BRAKIE

Emperior of the North starring Lee Marvin and Ernest Borgnine.

Id second that. that movie is a classic....And brutal too. I made my Writing 102 class watch it. Needless, I got an A![8D]

[Anonymous]

I dunno maybe silver streak

[doctorwayne]

A lot of good choices, but I'm surprised that no one remembers Buster Keaton in a silent movie called (I think) the General. It's set during the American Civil War and the entire movie is trains, start to finish. Lots of action, a chase scene that lasts almost the entire length of the movie and a big train wreck. Real trains and some pretty amazing stunts, especially by Keaton. The movie was done in the '20's, but the camera work is steady: even if you're not a fan of silent movies, it's well worth seeing. Probably available at most video rental outlets.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by doctorwayne

A lot of good choices, but I'm surprised that no one remembers Buster Keaton in a silent movie called (I think) the General. It's set during the American Civil War and the entire movie is trains, start to finish. Lots of action, a chase scene that lasts almost the entire length of the movie and a big train wreck. Real trains and some pretty amazing stunts, especially by Keaton. The movie was done in the '20's, but the camera work is steady: even if you're not a fan of silent movies, it's well worth seeing. Probably available at most video rental outlets.

yes i think thats the one for me[:)]

[Tracklayer]

QUOTE: Originally posted by doctorwayne

A lot of good choices, but I'm surprised that no one remembers Buster Keaton in a silent movie called (I think) the General. It's set during the American Civil War and the entire movie is trains, start to finish. Lots of action, a chase scene that lasts almost the entire length of the movie and a big train wreck. Real trains and some pretty amazing stunts, especially by Keaton. The movie was done in the '20's, but the camera work is steady: even if you're not a fan of silent movies, it's well worth seeing. Probably available at most video rental outlets.

A "very good" movie - even if it is silent!... I've always liked Buster Keaton.

Tracklayer

[DavidBriel]

Breakheart Pass with Charles Bronson - one of this movie's highlights is when the last three cars (the two troop boxcars and the caboose ) break loose from the train, rolls backwards for about two miles and goes over a cliff killing the troops during a spectacular wreck at the same time.

Also the Great Locomotive Chase with Fess Parker - one of this movie's highlights is the actual chase between locomotives Texas and General on the Western and Atlantic during the Civil War in Georgia

[Anonymous]

The train scenes in Dr. Zhivago. I saw it when it was first released to the theaters. I was only a teenager then and my interest in model RR's was waning, but the movie for some reason rekindled my interest.

[loathar]

QUOTE: Originally posted by KG1960

The train scenes in Dr. Zhivago. I saw it when it was first released to the theaters. I was only a teenager then and my interest in model RR's was waning, but the movie for some reason rekindled my interest.

WOW! That's hangin your age out there for everybody to know![:D]