Railroad Movies

In the 1870s Victorian politicians debated the virtues of constructing a 20km-long railway through Melbourne's east, simply to circumvent a...

Released in 1920, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

At the dawn of the 20th century, following their father's arrest on suspicion of betraying state secrets, the three Waterbury children—Bobbie,...

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

For many years the only transportation link across Canada was one railway line. This tenuous, nation-building ribbon of steel was built through high,...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Short documentary about the new ICE. On March 19, 1985, the ICE was officially handed over to the Bundesbahn at Krupp in Essen during a rollout...

A land grabbing robber baron attempts to chase a man and his daughter off their rightful property when he realizes a railroad will soon be going...

A travelogue, this film provides a guided tour of pre-World War II Utah and of course does not pretend to cinematic greatness. Recommended viewing...

1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Documentary about the German railroad system and it's trains

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The History of American Railroads: The Years of Steam traces the rise and decline of American steam railroading, following classic steam trains from...

1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.