Two metal giants at breakneck pace, racing for the same switch face to face. Whistles screaming like banshees towards the foggy sky, knowing not getting there first will mean they die. Two crews screaming and cursing but not once hitting the air, both praying and growling a haughty dare. One makes the switch first, and dashes inside, the other continues its breakneck ride. A roar of steam, a rush of wind, a scream of metal on metal as on wheels the brake shoes do bend. The brakeman screams in mortal fright, as death roars past with glaring light. Such is the due of the conductor's pride, for not letting that damn 'bo on his freight to ride.
Ernest Borgnine is a very good actor. His character playing Shack was very belivable. Lee Marvin's character was very impressive.over all, a very good movie.
I used to know one of the 19's former engineers when from she was still on the OP&E. Steve Beranek was his name. He was working in the OP&E shops when "Emperor of the North" was being filmed and remembers it well. Still lives in Cottage Grove to this day.
I realise this is an intense movie moment, but, I just can't believe that engineer, even on an express train would not slow down not knowing whether or not the track ahead was clear.
@@kleetus92 Now that's what I'm thinking...I can see why they would stick to their schedule even in the fog (trains, especially then before the automated track systems you have now, lived and died by time, etc.) BUT WHEN YOU CAN ACTUALLY **SEE** A TRAIN IS AHEAD...well, at least cut the throttle even if you decided to make a point by not braking, lol.
Your comment reminds me of that scene from "Anchorman", where they are all taking turns slamming their hands down on the bosses desk complaining and Steve Carell's character simply says, "loud noises!" 🤣🤣
This is actually really terrifying when you think about it: Trying to get your train out of the way for another oncoming train due any minute now, in a fog with ZERO visibility, only to then suddenly hear the approaching whistle of the other train in the distance, getting closer and closer with each passing second. You desperately try to get you're train moving only to have it stall. Then when you finally get your train going and start racing for the siding at max speed, with no way of seeing what's up ahead you blow the whistle as loud as you can, hoping the engineer of the other train hears it, and realizes the danger. Then when the switch for the siding finally comes into view, you see a faint light piercing the fog up ahead which gets brighter and brighter, signifying that you only have a few more seconds to get the train into the siding before a catastrophic head-on collision. Two heaps of a few hundered (or even thousand) tons of metal barreling toward each other at high speeds with out any way of knowing what's ahead, and their only indication to each other's presence being the sound of their distant whistles coming somewhere from the fog, getting louder and more frantic every second. If I was in that situation, I'd be traumatized for the rest of my life.
What I have always loved about this scene is the shots of the cab of the oncoming train, the "fast mail," that the dispatcher mentioned before Shack's train left the years. As I understand it, the mail trains---because of their contracts with the USPO---were operated by the best staff (the engineer on the oncoming train seems far more well dressed than the crew of Shack's train, and also looks far more competent and confident). Because of the penalties to the railroad for delayed arrival of the mail, that enginner has no intention of stopping or slowing his train because, unlike the viewers, he does not know entirely what is ahead of him until the very last minute. I think the two actors in the cab of the ongoing train, even though probably uncredited actors, performed their parts very well---not so over the top as the stars, especially Carradine.
Be that as it may, you'd think he'd hear 19's whistle coming from the fog and realize there was danger ahead. On top of that, when you can actually *SEE* another train ahead, maybe THAT'S when you should apply the brakes, or at the very least, slow down! I mean, is a schedule really more important than your life, or the lives of the people on the other train?!
@@amtrak1214 I can answer this. If your in the cab of a locomotive on double mainline, The Train coming at you will look like its right on your line. its not until your basically right on top of it that you can tell its on your track. So once that Engineer has the light, He doesn't exactly know that the train Isn't in the siding until they are about to literally bump. So from his perspective, why would he slow down at all, the freight should be clear
My favorite part of Emperor Of The North Hogger: Easy on the throttle, Shack easy on the throttle! *Train whistle blowing* This makes me horror and terrified as I race for my life to Junction Hogger: The Junction, The junction! Shack: Put on, put on I want speed more speed! Get more coal Now!
Wouldn't it be better to shut the furnace door for that short term little extra speed, rather than keep shoving coal in (as the stokers did in the Titanic)? It would raise the temperature temporarily in the furnace, producing bit more steam short term (and when we are talking minutes, that is whzt you neer rather than smothering the fire with too much coal and introducing cold air through the door to lower the temperature a bit compared to the other scenario.
@@VersusARCH Probably, but, considering the 19 was actually oil fired... lol... it was purely for effect. You can see the firing handle if you know what to look for in a number of shots for the movie. To your point however, yes, you'd shovel it in to get your bed right and close the door. The shoveling coal is literally the same effect as the 30 speed transmissions you see in car chase movies...
Or like in "The Driver" where the car Ryan O'Neal's character spontaneously switches from a "3-on-the-tree" to a "4-on-the-floor" depending on the stretch of road LOLOL@@kleetus92
The Locomotive used in filming for the #19 was used in many films and tv series (I seem to remember it finished it's life in the 1990s as an excursion train.) However it had been converted to burn oil as pretty much all still operating steam locomotives have been. The coal you see in the tender was just a covering for the large oil bunker underneath. As you can see, it was still perfectly possible *to* feed it coal for dramatic effect as seen here.
well I finally got my copy of emperor in the North in the mail today I looked high and low all over the place and my sister finally found a copy a brand new copy for $35 I watched it twice it's a very great movie it's almost 50 years old and it deserves a serious remake I almost sorry that I opened the DVD 📀 DVD I haven't seen that in over 30 years it was worth every bit of the $35
Epic scene. The same early 1920s brakes used for early Thomas and Friends (seasons 1 through 3) were also used in The French Connection (1971) and Chattanooga Choo Choo (1984).
The sound was also featured in a lot of TCF films like The Sand Pebbles (1966), Planet of the Apes (1968), and Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970). It sounds almost as distinct as the Wilhelm Scream to me.
I can't believe no one has yet posted the opening scene where A#1 beats down those punks with a live chicken. One of several scenes where I needed several minutes to recover from laughing
The fast mail probably just ran the switch. It would be usable afterward. Need parts replaced before a train could go through it again. A ran through switch in the mails direction would not derail.
@@Nkp757railfan Not that common actually, and the fact it had a stand with a light on it and a lock at 3:26 indicates it's normal throw. What's even more impressive is that the pilot truck of the 5 coming at them didn't derail and put them on the ground even after missing the 19... Road department is gonna be pissed at Shack for sure!
that would be viewed as racist now especially when you realise that the nasty Conductor was swearing at the fireman who was trying to make enough steam pressure for the engine to pull the train. I believe his back got badly cut up at one point in the film
I've loved this movie since I was a little train loving boy! I have an old worn version of it somewhere in VHS format. I've been looking for years to find a modern video of it, dvd , blu ray or streaming... Anybody have a clue?? If so, how do I get a copy? Any help is greatly appreciated! A#1 to Portland on the Shack
One thing I've noticed is how the hell did they managed to switch the tracks back for the express train to pass? That's an error I've seen with other train movies like Unstoppable and Runaway Train. Irl, that train would've likely derailed
@@armorpro573 look up spring switch for a more technical answer but simply put the wheel of the trail push the switch back open and then it closes after it passes.
Why didn't the engineer of the fast mail train slow down to allow the 19 time to clear, I mean I know they barely made it in, but I think the fast mail could've slowed down to allow time for them to clear
I always thought he did given that there are two film sequences showing an engineer applying the breaks. I thought the first one was showing the engineer of the express trying to slow down when he spotted the 19 and the second one the engineer of the 19 trying not to overshoot the siding and slam into the side of the passing express. But only now I saw that for some bizzare reason they both show the engineer of the 19. I still think the former would have made more sense.
Honestly I cringe every time a see a comment saying “OoH iTs ThE BraKe SoUnD fRoM ThOmAs!” I get the fact that they used that sound effect but that doesn’t mean they originally made it because for one thing, this film came out 11 years before TTTE
I mean I already know that. I'm more concerned with how the hell did they manage to switch the tracks back? It would obviously be impossible as no one was at the switch and there wasn't nearly enough time.
This reminds me of a friend of mine hearing someone say that Alvin & the Chipmunks stole something from a rapper's song even though Alvin & The Chipmunks predate whatever that song was by decades!
@@WarbonnetProductions my question is when we’re they made in America as that would justify if they used them or not as realistically if train managed get in siding without someone which it would derail the other train...
My theory is the switch was already routed to that track for the 19 to arrive there, and then wait for a meet with the Fast mail. They were behind schedule, thus, the near miss, however, i cant explain the slipswitch theory. Just my two sense as how i see it, and ive watched it a few times already xD. (its my fave scene)
@@roaenokesyzlak7828 In the movie more or less his goal was to highball the yard and beat this train so the Hobo could not get on. The hobos that were in the woods talking trash all wanting to see him get on the train set a siding before this point where it hit a few cars, stopped, and backed out. The line in question was already set for 19 because they were going regardless of the express and they had to make that junction if they wanted to be clear.
Fast mail trains have a very tight schedule to keep so slowing down for other trains was not recommended unless the conductor or railroad manager would give the engineer a good stern warning or two about being late
Not really. Both trains would have likely had to stop in the loop to exchange tokens, and even if the fast mail was due through non-stop it would have been stopped by signals anyway.
vi esta película cuando era niño en tve y me encanto la tengo en DVD y soy aficionado al mundo de los trenes reales y en miniatura viendo esta secuencia veo un fallo y es este que hacia la aguja cambiada para entrar el el apartadero no tiene ningún sentido
I understand that the process of correctly firing a steam locomotive is not just putting coal in a firebox you have to put it where the fuel is needed and its important to keep the right water level inside the boiler to make the steam so the train can move.
@@eliotreader8220 well when you're on a race for your life, throwing as much coal into the firebox as you can will keep the fire hot. The hotter the fire, the easier it is to make steam. When the throttle is WIDE open, a LOT of steam is being used, but if you keep tossing coal in, it will keep the fire hot, making more steam
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Two metal giants at breakneck pace, racing for the same switch face to face. Whistles screaming like banshees towards the foggy sky, knowing not getting there first will mean they die.
Two crews screaming and cursing but not once hitting the air, both praying and growling a haughty dare. One makes the switch first, and dashes inside, the other continues its breakneck ride.
A roar of steam, a rush of wind, a scream of metal on metal as on wheels the brake shoes do bend. The brakeman screams in mortal fright, as death roars past with glaring light.
Such is the due of the conductor's pride, for not letting that damn 'bo on his freight to ride.
This sounds like a poem 👏
@@theradialtank212
It is, admittedly an improvised one.
@@Shipwright1918 You did well, Shipwright.
Thanks!
@@Shipwright1918 Say kid, you keep this good work up and you may live to be Emperor of the North Pole ;)
Ernest Borgnine is a very good actor. His character playing Shack was very belivable. Lee Marvin's character was very impressive.over all, a very good movie.
Train: Breaking the sound barrier
The conductor: MORE SPEED
FINALLY some clips from "Emperor" that are not animated!
What do you mean by that? I haven't seen any clips from this movie that were animated online
@@railroadmillion681
Look harder, there a load of them.
I used to know one of the 19's former engineers when from she was still on the OP&E. Steve Beranek was his name. He was working in the OP&E shops when "Emperor of the North" was being filmed and remembers it well. Still lives in Cottage Grove to this day.
This video needs...MORE SAND!
LOL
@CEOkiller
and more speed
Oddly enough, they had plenty of cowbell in the music!
WIDE OPEN, DO YOU HEAR ME, YOU KEEP IT WIDE OPEN!!
I realise this is an intense movie moment, but, I just can't believe that engineer, even on an express train would not slow down not knowing whether or not the track ahead was clear.
Or when he clearly sees the oncoming locomotive fouling the switch ahead of him!
@@kleetus92 Now that's what I'm thinking...I can see why they would stick to their schedule even in the fog (trains, especially then before the automated track systems you have now, lived and died by time, etc.) BUT WHEN YOU CAN ACTUALLY **SEE** A TRAIN IS AHEAD...well, at least cut the throttle even if you decided to make a point by not braking, lol.
@@nucflashevent But, it's hollyweird so....
@@kleetus92 meh, just keep whistling at it.... that get it out of the way ;) lol
Some people drive their cars that way (they use their horn when they should be using their brakes).
And welcome back to "So You Still Think You Want to be a Railroader?"
One of my favorite movies, Thanks.
**Intense whistling**
Your comment reminds me of that scene from "Anchorman", where they are all taking turns slamming their hands down on the bosses desk complaining and Steve Carell's character simply says, "loud noises!" 🤣🤣
*Get This God Damn Train Moving!*
This is actually really terrifying when you think about it:
Trying to get your train out of the way for another oncoming train due any minute now, in a fog with ZERO visibility, only to then suddenly hear the approaching whistle of the other train in the distance, getting closer and closer with each passing second. You desperately try to get you're train moving only to have it stall. Then when you finally get your train going and start racing for the siding at max speed, with no way of seeing what's up ahead you blow the whistle as loud as you can, hoping the engineer of the other train hears it, and realizes the danger. Then when the switch for the siding finally comes into view, you see a faint light piercing the fog up ahead which gets brighter and brighter, signifying that you only have a few more seconds to get the train into the siding before a catastrophic head-on collision.
Two heaps of a few hundered (or even thousand) tons of metal barreling toward each other at high speeds with out any way of knowing what's ahead, and their only indication to each other's presence being the sound of their distant whistles coming somewhere from the fog, getting louder and more frantic every second. If I was in that situation, I'd be traumatized for the rest of my life.
I love the way they transferred night in to day light they blended it so well with the fog. This movie is a true 💎 gem
emperor of the north and denzels washingtons unstoppable are the G.O.A.T. movies ever
What I have always loved about this scene is the shots of the cab of the oncoming train, the "fast mail," that the dispatcher mentioned before Shack's train left the years. As I understand it, the mail trains---because of their contracts with the USPO---were operated by the best staff (the engineer on the oncoming train seems far more well dressed than the crew of Shack's train, and also looks far more competent and confident). Because of the penalties to the railroad for delayed arrival of the mail, that enginner has no intention of stopping or slowing his train because, unlike the viewers, he does not know entirely what is ahead of him until the very last minute. I think the two actors in the cab of the ongoing train, even though probably uncredited actors, performed their parts very well---not so over the top as the stars, especially Carradine.
Be that as it may, you'd think he'd hear 19's whistle coming from the fog and realize there was danger ahead. On top of that, when you can actually *SEE* another train ahead, maybe THAT'S when you should apply the brakes, or at the very least, slow down!
I mean, is a schedule really more important than your life, or the lives of the people on the other train?!
@@amtrak1214 we die like men!
Great points
This is fantasy. Anyone who has worked for a RR can tell you so much of this movie is BS.
@@amtrak1214 I can answer this. If your in the cab of a locomotive on double mainline, The Train coming at you will look like its right on your line. its not until your basically right on top of it that you can tell its on your track. So once that Engineer has the light, He doesn't exactly know that the train Isn't in the siding until they are about to literally bump. So from his perspective, why would he slow down at all, the freight should be clear
I love this movie
My favorite part of Emperor Of The North
Hogger: Easy on the throttle, Shack easy on the throttle!
*Train whistle blowing*
This makes me horror and terrified as I race for my life to Junction
Hogger: The Junction, The junction!
Shack: Put on, put on I want speed more speed! Get more coal Now!
the conductor is very heavy handed with the engine
@@eliotreader8220 he sure is
Ole Shack he didn't know how to work on the 19
Wouldn't it be better to shut the furnace door for that short term little extra speed, rather than keep shoving coal in (as the stokers did in the Titanic)? It would raise the temperature temporarily in the furnace, producing bit more steam short term (and when we are talking minutes, that is whzt you neer rather than smothering the fire with too much coal and introducing cold air through the door to lower the temperature a bit compared to the other scenario.
@@VersusARCH Probably, but, considering the 19 was actually oil fired... lol... it was purely for effect. You can see the firing handle if you know what to look for in a number of shots for the movie. To your point however, yes, you'd shovel it in to get your bed right and close the door. The shoveling coal is literally the same effect as the 30 speed transmissions you see in car chase movies...
Or like in "The Driver" where the car Ryan O'Neal's character spontaneously switches from a "3-on-the-tree" to a "4-on-the-floor" depending on the stretch of road LOLOL@@kleetus92
Great suspense this sequence is very well done.
4:02 Just 3 to 6 cars from Unstoppable and Runaway Train
I love the almost a head on!
Have to admit that was a great scene
Now that's a close call.. awesome movie..
love this part
The Locomotive used in filming for the #19 was used in many films and tv series (I seem to remember it finished it's life in the 1990s as an excursion train.) However it had been converted to burn oil as pretty much all still operating steam locomotives have been. The coal you see in the tender was just a covering for the large oil bunker underneath. As you can see, it was still perfectly possible *to* feed it coal for dramatic effect as seen here.
This is a neglected classic.
well I finally got my copy of emperor in the North in the mail today I looked high and low all over the place and my sister finally found a copy a brand new copy for $35 I watched it twice it's a very great movie it's almost 50 years old and it deserves a serious remake I almost sorry that I opened the DVD 📀 DVD I haven't seen that in over 30 years it was worth every bit of the $35
I'd almost be terrified of what they'd do to this movie as a remake... some woke bullshit I'm sure...
You know old 19 I'd still around today she is undergoing restoration at the age of steam roundhouse in surgar creek ohio
Epic scene. The same early 1920s brakes used for early Thomas and Friends (seasons 1 through 3) were also used in The French Connection (1971) and Chattanooga Choo Choo (1984).
The sound was also featured in a lot of TCF films like The Sand Pebbles (1966), Planet of the Apes (1968), and Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970). It sounds almost as distinct as the Wilhelm Scream to me.
I got anxious when the caboose cleared the switch when they reached the siding
Apparently the 19 recently had a steam test.
I can't wait to see her up and running again
This movie had more meaning in 1973 when the hobo riding the rails during the depression was still in the memories of the audience
I can't believe no one has yet posted the opening scene where A#1 beats down those punks with a live chicken. One of several scenes where I needed several minutes to recover from laughing
The old Hogger saved the Train 19
My only favorite part at Emperor of the North.
The fast mail probably just ran the switch. It would be usable afterward. Need parts replaced before a train could go through it again. A ran through switch in the mails direction would not derail.
Spring switch
Lots of sidings have spring switch's like at the Strasburg railroad
@@Nkp757railfan Not that common actually, and the fact it had a stand with a light on it and a lock at 3:26 indicates it's normal throw.
What's even more impressive is that the pilot truck of the 5 coming at them didn't derail and put them on the ground even after missing the 19... Road department is gonna be pissed at Shack for sure!
I never understood why the other train's engineer, apparently hearing the whistle from Shack's train, didn't slow down.
Mermaid man from SpongeBob and the conductor from this movie are both Ernest Borgenie.
I don't know what whistle that Magma Arizona #5 was using but that thing rocks
The break man at the very end was shitting his pants
Phew! That was close!
Very good
Just like runaway train 1985 without a collision
And similiar to Unstoppable
Those brakes sound just like the ones used for Thomas The Tank Engine!
Yeah True
But this movie was made in 1973 and Thomas the tank engine Season 1 came out in 1984
@@kayriv814 I said sound like the ones used for Thomas the Tank Engine! And its possible they could've used the same sound cues.
@@narlord8613 true
"Sorry, late at junction, It's not your fault, you didnt know, about the hobos."
Great movie.
"Shovel you black son of a bitch" Try writing THAT in a movie today.
that would be viewed as racist now especially when you realise that the nasty Conductor was swearing at the fireman who was trying to make enough steam pressure for the engine to pull the train. I believe his back got badly cut up at one point in the film
@@eliotreader8220oh yeah not tolerable to a modern ear but it was the set 1930s.
I knew someone was gonna comment on that. At least the white son of a bitch started shoveling too.
@@istankimjong-unbutcantstan3398 😆Well, he's used to working.
thank goodness no19 made it to the junction
Grande Konchalovskij...
Imagine what that mail train engineer is going to say when he gets to the yard
I've loved this movie since I was a little train loving boy! I have an old worn version of it somewhere in VHS format. I've been looking for years to find a modern video of it, dvd , blu ray or streaming... Anybody have a clue?? If so, how do I get a copy? Any help is greatly appreciated! A#1 to Portland on the Shack
I found some on DVD at Amazon for a good price. ----> www.amazon.com/Emperor-North-Lee-Marvin/dp/B000EXDSCU
Yeah it's out there on Amazon in it's uncut glory!
@@WarbonnetProductions TY! I just ordered it, great movie, Earnest played one mean S.O.B
@@WarbonnetProductions BTW, It.s 9.95,,,,,,
Its not easy. This movie was actually a failure in the box office. However, those who have seen it really love the movie. Its a cult film
Forgot the cowbell, where's the Sand!
as an engineer irl you are the conductor and dont touch my engine
This scene right here is awesome, But what is the booming sound at 3:49? The train did not crash or anything like that.
It’s the air of the 2 trains impacting; since they are going at high speeds.
@@WarbonnetProductions Ah.
Slack action
3:55 was that a ttte sound effect?
3:54 hey it's the thomas the tank engine brake sound!
Macleod River 19 and Magma Arizona 5
The probably had ONE SHOT at making this scene happening. Wonder how many pairs of new pants were needed after this stunt?
One thing I've noticed is how the hell did they managed to switch the tracks back for the express train to pass? That's an error I've seen with other train movies like Unstoppable and Runaway Train. Irl, that train would've likely derailed
I heard this sequence took WEEKS to create.
@@armorpro573 look up spring switch for a more technical answer but simply put the wheel of the trail push the switch back open and then it closes after it passes.
This scene would have had a much different outcome had that switch been aligned normal (which is what it should have been) instead of diverging!
Remember that passenger train was going faster than the freight train; and would have taken forever to stop. The freight had to move like a Demon.
Yeah I've noticed in some shots that the express train has nearly reached the siding. At that speed, there's no way they could ever make it
Does the original footage from the film look like this? It looks like it has some sort of filter on top of the footage to me.
This is the original footage. I did notice that as well, not sure what it is though.
@@WarbonnetProductions Fog
@@WarbonnetProductions Thanks for telling me!
@@mr99gto I should've known.. XD
@@WarbonnetProductions did you film this from a TV or directly convert it? I think that's what he meant.
CINDERS AND ASHES!
When is that whistle
That part still makes me cringe every time I see it
Why didn't the engineer of the fast mail train slow down to allow the 19 time to clear, I mean I know they barely made it in, but I think the fast mail could've slowed down to allow time for them to clear
Couldn't see them and didn't hear their whistle, I guess.
Well it’s an express Mail service, it’s supposed to have the priority, as for why they didn’t slow down, it’s a Hollywood moment
They call it fast mail for a reason
@@edwardcannon9199 It damn near turned into Air Mail!
I always thought he did given that there are two film sequences showing an engineer applying the breaks. I thought the first one was showing the engineer of the express trying to slow down when he spotted the 19 and the second one the engineer of the 19 trying not to overshoot the siding and slam into the side of the passing express. But only now I saw that for some bizzare reason they both show the engineer of the 19. I still think the former would have made more sense.
Honestly I cringe every time a see a comment saying “OoH iTs ThE BraKe SoUnD fRoM ThOmAs!” I get the fact that they used that sound effect but that doesn’t mean they originally made it because for one thing, this film came out 11 years before TTTE
I mean I already know that. I'm more concerned with how the hell did they manage to switch the tracks back? It would obviously be impossible as no one was at the switch and there wasn't nearly enough time.
This reminds me of a friend of mine hearing someone say that Alvin & the Chipmunks stole something from a rapper's song even though Alvin & The Chipmunks predate whatever that song was by decades!
@@armorpro573 The oncoming train's tracks are not affected by the switch regardless of what position it's in
@@istankimjong-unbutcantstan3398 So are you saying the train can just push the switch back into position?
Because I doubt it.
My question is who switches the points at last minute and prevent the head on or any accident??
It could be a spring switch, but either than that, it’s Hollywood being Hollywood.
@@WarbonnetProductions my question is when we’re they made in America as that would justify if they used them or not as realistically if train managed get in siding without someone which it would derail the other train...
My theory is the switch was already routed to that track for the 19 to arrive there, and then wait for a meet with the Fast mail. They were behind schedule, thus, the near miss, however, i cant explain the slipswitch theory. Just my two sense as how i see it, and ive watched it a few times already xD. (its my fave scene)
The switch was already set to the siding. The wheels of the express itself as they pass over the switch re-line it to the main line.
@@roaenokesyzlak7828 In the movie more or less his goal was to highball the yard and beat this train so the Hobo could not get on. The hobos that were in the woods talking trash all wanting to see him get on the train set a siding before this point where it hit a few cars, stopped, and backed out. The line in question was already set for 19 because they were going regardless of the express and they had to make that junction if they wanted to be clear.
"iT's tHe bRAKe sOunD frOM ThOMaS"
No.....
3:54 Thomas Season 1 brakes
You started the scene 30 seconds too late? We missed the part where A#1 says to Shack: "Sounds like a Ghost story to me."
Why didn't the other train even slow down? Did they think insurance would revive them?
Fast mail trains have a very tight schedule to keep so slowing down for other trains was not recommended unless the conductor or railroad manager would give the engineer a good stern warning or two about being late
Sounds like a ghost story too me
I wonder if that scene could be recreated in Britain ?
Not on British rail standards, the train always be late and shack would threat by going hobo fine and telling off, so no...
@@Chepstowion_Adventura if that was on British rail I think he would get fired for bullying the engineer and fireman
No. If it was British Rail, the Express Mail would be 3 hours late and No. 19 would have to stop for tea.
Not really. Both trains would have likely had to stop in the loop to exchange tokens, and even if the fast mail was due through non-stop it would have been stopped by signals anyway.
vi esta película cuando era niño en tve y me encanto la tengo en DVD y soy aficionado al mundo de los trenes reales y en miniatura viendo esta secuencia veo un fallo y es este que hacia la aguja cambiada para entrar el el apartadero no tiene ningún sentido
Since the switch was lined against the express train I guess they ran it
0:45
Hollywood's writers didn't know how to REALLY fire or run a steam locomotive. But thats okay, the general public didn't know either.
Considering the 19 is oil fired... yeah!
I understand that the process of correctly firing a steam locomotive is not just putting coal in a firebox you have to put it where the fuel is needed and its important to keep the right water level inside the boiler to make the steam so the train can move.
@@eliotreader8220 well when you're on a race for your life, throwing as much coal into the firebox as you can will keep the fire hot. The hotter the fire, the easier it is to make steam. When the throttle is WIDE open, a LOT of steam is being used, but if you keep tossing coal in, it will keep the fire hot, making more steam