Movies and TvShows featuring "railroad" theme.

Hell on Wheels (2011) follows the story of a former slave, Cullen Bohannon, who seeks revenge for the death of his wife by working on the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. Set in the 19th-century American Wild West, the show delves into the violent and brutal realities of that time period, exploring themes of survival, racism, and the clash of different cultures.

On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Tom Hanks plays the train conductor of a magical train heading for the North Pole, in addition to five other parts. Based on a storybook written by Chris Van Allsburg, the Christmas story tells of a boy who has reached an age when he begins to have doubts believing in Santa...

Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.

Takayama enters the training program of JNR with the ambition of becoming one of the venerable train company's engineers. As a trainee he is teamed up with fight-ready Sakurai and stolid Iwaizumi and fellow Haruka Kōmi who has encyclopedic knowledge of trains. Together they learn how security officers for the train line work and get involved in more than one tricky situation.

The Tall Man is a half-hour American western television series about Sheriff Pat Garrett and the gunfighter Billy the Kid that aired seventy-five episodes on NBC from 1960 to 1962, filmed by Revue Productions.

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron follows the journey of a wild stallion named Spirit as he fights for his freedom in the American West. Captured by humans and forced to work, Spirit refuses to be tamed and longs to return to his herd and the open range. With the help of a young Native American boy, Spirit sets out on a daring adventure to escape captivity and find his way back home.

Series about striking railways in the world. Each episode travels along a number of special locations, where the train serves as a guide and there is also attention for the landscape and culture.

Chuggington is a town where talking trains explore the railway, tunnels, and bridges. Follow the adorable locomotive characters as they learn valuable lessons about friendship and life.

Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook. Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country to see how the railways changed us, and what of Bradshaw's Britain remains.

The story follows T.E. Lawrence, an English officer stationed in Cairo during World War I. Against orders, Lawrence assesses Prince Faisal's revolt against the Turks and proposes a daring attack on Aqaba. With the help of Arab tribes, Lawrence leads a successful campaign against the Turks. However, his actions lead to a series of traumatic events, causing him to question his role and purpose. In the end, Lawrence's efforts to unite the tribes and liberate Arabia are overshadowed by political struggles and the realities of post-war governance.

Following an elite crew of workers-- brakemen, engineers, construction crews, mechanics and train drivers – Railroad Alaska illustrates the battle against ferocious weather and treacherous terrain to keep the State of Alaska’s critical 500-mile long railroad rolling to deliver life sustaining supplies. From controlled avalanches to prevent catastrophe, to fascinating characters, like Jim James, the one-handed handy man, learn what it takes to keep this train on track.

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment. As a result of the Berlin Conference, the Congo is divided up between Belgium and the United Kingdom. The Belgian government is on the verge of bankruptcy, having gone into heavy debt to build a national railway and other infrastructure. King Leopold II of the Belgians decides to extract the Congo's mineral deposits, sending his envoy Léon Rom to secure the fabled diamonds of Opar. Rom's expedition is ambushed and massacred, with only Rom surviving. A tribal leader, Chief Mbonga, offers him the diamonds in exchange for Tarzan. In London, Tarzan, now known as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke, is invited by King Leopold to visit the Congo and report on its development. An American envoy, George Washington Williams, reveals to him suspicions of the Congolese population being enslaved by the Belgians. Tarzan's wife Jane convinces him to accept the invitation, as she grew up in Africa. Tarzan, Jane, and Williams travel to the Congo and encounter a tribal village that recognizes them. Rom and his mercenaries attack the village, kidnapping Tarzan and Jane. Williams rescues Tarzan, and with the help of the tribe's warriors, they pursue Rom. Along the way, they intercept a Belgian military train carrying captured slaves and uncover King Leopold's plans to subdue the Congo and mine its wealth. Tarzan reconciles with the leader of his old tribe, battles Mbonga and his tribe, and saves Jane from Rom. They trigger a stampede of wildebeest to destroy a town and distract the soldiers, allowing Tarzan to rescue Jane and defeat Rom. Williams presents evidence exposing the slave trade in the Congo, and Tarzan and Jane settle in Africa.

Stranded in 1955, Marty McFly learns about the death of Doc Brown in 1885 and must travel back in time to save him. With no fuel available, they must figure out how to escape the Old West before Emmett is killed.

In 'Home on the Range,' a group of farm animals, including a dairy cow named Maggie, a chicken named Grace, and a horse named Buck, team up to save their farm from being foreclosed by a villainous cattle rustler named Alameda Slim. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and adventures, including mind control, martial arts, and a deceptive plot to control the farm animals' minds.

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.

In a desolate world, a guide called Stalker takes Writer and Professor on a dangerous journey through the Zone, a forbidden area outside of the city that holds a room capable of granting one's deepest wish. Along the way, they encounter traps, philosophical discussions, and personal revelations. As they reach the room, their desires clash, and they must confront their fears and motivations. Ultimately, they come to realize the true power of their innermost desires and the consequences of obtaining them.

A documentary series that explores the lives and achievements of influential industrialists in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The series delves into the rise of men like Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and Henry Ford, who played pivotal roles in shaping America's economy and society. Through reenactments, interviews, and historical analysis, the show highlights the struggles and innovations that led to the country's industrial transformation.

Rob Bell explores the lost landscapes and infrastructure of some of Britain's former railway lines. From the 1960's the axe fell on 4,000 miles of Britain's rail network. Now, decades later, Rob Bell is going on journey to uncover those lost railway lines. Every week Rob will explore a different line; experiencing the hidden landscapes, lost infrastructure and forgotten worlds that disappeared when the line closed.

In 1898, the British Empire is building a railway bridge in Kenya when a pair of man-eating lions start attacking the workers. The bridge engineer, John Patterson, recruits a skilled hunter, Charles Remington, to help him stop the lions. They face numerous challenges and clashes with local tribes as they race against time to kill the predators and ensure the safety of the workers.