Fess Parker stars in this Western that’s based on a true story! A Union spy and his men dare to steal a Confederate train and hope to ride it back into Union territory. But danger lurks ahead.

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The Great Locomotive Chase (1956)

Fess Parker, Jeffrey Hunter, and Slim Pickens star! This movie, based on a true story, features spectacular trains and action from start to finish! As the Civil War rages on, James Andrews, a Union spy, has been sent on a top-secret mission. He’s tasked with leading a band of men as they dare to steal a train from Atlanta and commandeer it through Confederate territory—all the way to Tennessee! Along the way, they’re supposed to destroy the Confederate supply lines, hopefully ending the war. It will be dangerous, but the men are dedicated to accomplishing their mission. But will their hard work lead to sweet success—or certain death?