Hi Folks:
I'd like to add Disney's "The Journey of Natty Gann". Story of a Dad and daughter in depression era Chicago. Dad has to leave for WPA logging job in Washington state and daughter, played by Meredith Salenger, rides the rails, hitchhikes and meets John Cusak on her way to find Dad. Great train scenes, great scenery, good coming of age flik to watch with your 10-11 + year old kids, especially girls.
Also agree with those who mentioned Burt Lanchaster's "The Train" as a great train movie. The train is one of the main characters in this one. Frankenhiemer's direction is great and the B/W photography suits.
How about "Dumbo" for the "Casey Jones" sequence?
Also, read a good book this summer, David Baldacci's "The Christmas Train". Great characters, probably not increadibly realistic but was a good read. Maybe i should start a thread on books, fiction only? Just did a search on thread titles and there doesn't seem to be one for this. Yup. gonna do it now.
Y'all take care,
Ted