Movies Similar to The Steam Locomotive

The Subject and Tasks of Biophysics(1982)

Experimental educational film reveals the emergence of some ideas of Biophysics in historical, philosophical and methodological aspects. The first film from the Biophysics Cycle (1982-1989).

De Punt(2009)

More than 30 years after the dramatic ending of a train hijack five people involved meet each other on a television show. Starting point is the death of the only female hijacker: Noor. One by one the five enter the studio. Each with their own expectations or hidden agenda.

Dinozaury I(1963)

Polish educational cartoon about dinosaurs

On the Train(2023)

On the Train captures from the birth to the last moment of the railway, 98.2 kilometers long and opened in 1992, crossing southern Taiwan.

Arrowhead(1970)

Learn how to climb Great Gable in the Lake District, via the Arrowhead ridge climb.

End of an Era(1962)

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

New Horizons(1948)

Production for the Seaboard Railroad company outlining their railroad activities in the 1940s and heading into the 1950s

Big Trains Rolling(1955)

A production of the association of American Railroads outlining the wonders of America's rail system.

Mainline U.S.A.(1957)

A documentary on the railroads of America produced by the Association of American Railroads

Safe Roads(1935)

A production by Chevrolet from 1935 on safety around trains

Railroads and Western Expansion 1845-1865

A BFA Educational media production on western expansion via railroads and the role they played in the foundation of the Americas

Railroad Man(1967)

The story of the railroad man in his role in keeping the trains moving on the rails.

There goes a Bulldozer(1994)

Join Construction Foreman Dave as he explores the endless fascination of heavy construction. From jack hammers to the largest bulldozers, kids will experience up-close all the exciting sights and sounds of a construction crew at work. From their safe front-row seat, kids will find out what it's like to operate a dump truck, a crane. a concrete mixer and other huge ground-shaking machines! Filmed on location at actual construction sites.

Haramain: The Train of the Desert(2021)

The pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the most important religious journeys for millions of people around the world. But how to get there? This documentary shows us how 12 companies met the immense challenge of running a high-speed train through Saudi Arabia's sandy rocky desert in temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius. A true marvel of engineering and cooperation, and together, overcoming obstacles.

Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story(2020)

Exploring the rise and fall of the groundbreaking animated series ​Ren & Stimpy​ and its controversial creator, John Kricfalusi, through archival footage, show artwork and interviews with the artists, actors and executives behind the show.

The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat(1896)

A group of people are standing along the platform of a railway station in La Ciotat, waiting for a train. One is seen coming, at some distance, and eventually stops at the platform. Doors of the railway-cars open and attendants help passengers off and on. Popular legend has it that, when this film was shown, the first-night audience fled the café in terror, fearing being run over by the "approaching" train. This legend has since been identified as promotional embellishment, though there is evidence to suggest that people were astounded at the capabilities of the Lumières' cinématographe.

Berlin: Symphony of a Great City(1927)

A day in the city of Berlin, which experienced an industrial boom in the 1920s, and still provides an insight into the living and working conditions at that time. Germany had just recovered a little from the worst consequences of the First World War, the great economic crisis was still a few years away and Hitler was not yet an issue at the time.

Great Balls of Fire!(1989)

The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into conflict with others in the industry, and even earned him the scorn and condemnation of the public.

Spains Worst Rail Disaster(2013)

Hear That Train a Comin'(2006)

Meet the crew of the Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985, the largest and most powerful steam engine in the world. This colorful documentary is a behind-the-scenes look at the conductors, engineers and mechanics who keep this fickle train running, an engaging history of steam power, and a scenic tour the Great Plains -- from Cheyenne, Wyo., through Denver and across Nebraska to the Omaha headquarters of the Union Pacific.