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A train is a form of rail transport consisting of a series of vehicles that usually runs along a rail track to transport cargo or passengers. Motive power is provided by a separate locomotive or individual motors in self-propelled multiple units. Although historically steam propulsion dominated, the most common modern forms are diesel and electric locomotives, the latter supplied by overhead wires or additional rails. Other energy sources include horses, engine or water-driven rope or wire winch, gravity, pneumatics, batteries, and gas turbines. Train tracks usually consist of two running rails, sometimes supplemented by additional rails such as electric conducting rails and rack rails, with a limited number of monorails and maglev guideways in the mix. The word 'train' comes from the Old French trahiner, from the Latin trahere 'pull, draw'.
There are various types of trains that are designed for particular purposes. A train may consist of a combination of one or more locomotives and attached railroad cars, or a self-propelled multiple unit (or occasionally a single or articulated powered coach, called a railcar). The first trains were rope-hauled, gravity powered or pulled by horses. From the early 19th century almost all were powered by steam locomotives. From the 1910s onwards the steam locomotives began to be replaced by less labor-intensive and cleaner (but more complex and expensive) diesel locomotives and electric locomotives, while at about the same time self-propelled multiple unit vehicles of either power system became much more common in passenger service.
The Pony Express was a mail service delivering messages, newspapers, mail, and small packages from St. Joseph, Missouri, across the Great Plains, over the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada to Sacramento, California, by horseback, using a series of relay stations.
Officially operating as the Leavenworth and Pike's Peak Express Company of 1859, which in 1860 became the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company, this firm was founded by William H. Russell, Alexander Majors, and William B. Waddell all of whom were notable in the freighting business.
During its 19 months of operation, it reduced the time for messages to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts to about 10 days. From April 3, 1860 to October 1861, it became the West's most direct means of east–west communication before the telegraph was established and was vital for tying the new state of California with the rest of the United States.
The idea of a fast mail route to the Pacific coast was prompted largely by California's newfound prominence and its rapidly growing population. After gold was discovered there in 1848, thousands of prospectors, investors and businessmen made their way to California, at that time a new territory of the U.S. By 1850, California entered the Union as a free state. By 1860, the population had grown to 380,000. The demand for a faster way to get mail and other communications to and from this westernmost state became even greater as the American Civil War approached.
Actors: Ringo Starr (actor), Rob Diamond (writer), Rob Diamond (director), Rob Diamond (producer), Ashley Campbell (actress), Jarrod Phillips (actor), Tye Nelson (actor), Mark Webb (producer), Mark Webb (actor), Bradley Olsen (editor), Jeff Johnson (actor), Cate Allen (actress), Keith Hottinger (actor), Karen Peterson (actress), Pat Donahue (actor),
Plot: Percy has found himself caught up in the riches of the world and is neglecting his most prized possession. In a tragic event, Percy faces humble circumstances after losing his family, job, and home. It is on Saint Street where Percy sees the light and changes his ways.
Genres: Drama,Actors: Jeffrey Giles (miscellaneous crew), Robert Patrick (actor), Ving Rhames (actor), Erika Canchola (miscellaneous crew), Pam Grier (actress), Tony Amen (actor), Phillip Glasser (producer), Michael Lurie (miscellaneous crew), William Kania (actor), Persia White (actress), Ryan Combs (writer), Ryan Combs (director), Phil Nardozzi (actor), Jackson Nunn (actor), Brian Hartman (producer),
Plot: It's the 70s and criminal boss Renzo and his crew wreak havoc across the streets, leaving bodies wherever they go. Detective Womack with partner Dupree will stop at nothing to bring these thugs to justice, even if it means breaking the law.
Keywords: action-violence, african-american, ambush, bald-man, beer, blood, blood-spatter, car, city, copActors: Rosario Flores (actress), Montserrat Caballé (actress), Nina Agustí (actress), Montse Guallar (actress), Ramon Pellicer (actor), Gisela (actress), Albert Om (actor), Josep Cuní (actor), Toni Albà (actor), Mònica Terribas (actress), Naím Thomas (actor), Manel Dueso (actor), Xavi Abad (director), Pepa Charro (actress), Xavi Coral (actor),
Genres: ,Actors: Lawayne Bontrager (director), Lawayne Bontrager (miscellaneous crew), Lawayne Bontrager (actor), Lawayne Bontrager (miscellaneous crew), Lawayne Bontrager (producer), Dewayne Bontrager (actor), Dewayne Bontrager (producer), Dewayne Bontrager (editor), Dewayne Bontrager (miscellaneous crew), Dean Tomlinson (actor), Dean Tomlinson (miscellaneous crew),
Genres: Comedy, Short, Western,Actors: Bill Hader (actor), Butch Hartman (writer), Butch Hartman (producer), Chevy Chase (actor), William H. Macy (actor), Jimmy Fallon (actor), Kevin Smith (actor), Jon Stewart (actor), John Krasinski (actor), Judi Dench (actress), Whoopi Goldberg (actress), Kylie Minogue (actress), Ian McKellen (actor), Mark Thomas (composer), Jake Eberts (producer),
Plot: This is the story of Doogal, an adorable candy-loving mutt who goes on a mission to save the world. Doogal must prevent the evil sorcerer Zeebad from freezing the earth forever with the power of the three mysterious legendary diamonds. Joining Doogal on his big quest are pals Dylan, a guitar-playing rabbit, Ermintrude, an opera-singing cow, and Brian, a bashful snail. Hopping on a magic train, they travel over ice-capped mountains, navigate fiery pits of lava, and sail across vast oceans on the perilous journey of a lifetime. Along the way, they learn that the most powerful weapon of all is their friendship - which even Zeebad's magic cannot destroy!
Keywords: cart, cgi-film, character-name-in-title, computer-animation, cow, critically-bashed, diamond, dog, friendship, good-versus-evilActors: Ray Winstone (actor), Kylie Minogue (actress), Joanna Lumley (actress), Michel Galabru (actor), Dany Boon (actor), Gérard Jugnot (actor), Tom Baker (actor), Ian McKellen (actor), Eddy Mitchell (actor), Bill Nighy (actor), Jim Broadbent (actor), Elie Semoun (actor), Robbie Williams (actor), Mark Thomas (composer), Valérie Lemercier (actress),
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Genres: Horror,Actors: Mike Gomez (actor), Adryenn Ashley (producer), Thea Marie Perkins (actress), Randi Acton (producer), Christopher E. Brown (director), Christopher E. Brown (editor), Christopher E. Brown (producer), Christopher E. Brown (writer), Rock Ross (miscellaneous crew), Mary Holloway (actress), John Ramirez (actor), Lise Landeau (miscellaneous crew), Lawrence Gomez (actor), Arron Brown (actor), Wedrell James (actor),
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Genres: Action,take a last decision and the cars to move it
past information
tunnel vision and the scars to prove it
everybody got a reservation
far beyond the black horizon
beyond the things you know
everybody got a destination
everybody got a place to go
take a walk downtown to where the victims go
take your shadow to the end to the very last window
everybody got friends got shot upside and over down the line
everybody got assignations
I got mine
take a one way ticket to the main attraction
cut a hole between the ground and sky
take a railway track to a chain reaction
cross my heart and take a ride
far beyond the black horizon
beyond the things you know
everybody got a destination
everybody got a place to go