The Engine #51, a 1906 Baldwin steam engine, was bought by John Birmingham, founder and builder of the Cripple Creek Railroad.
The Engine #51 has been featured in movies, commercials and music videos over the years that have featured some of America’s finest actors such as Jane Fonda, Lee Marvin, George C. Scott, James Earl Jones, Robert Downey Jr., Gary Sinise and John Malkovich.
The Engine #51 is retired now and sits at the Hudson Terminal Railroad in Hudson, Colorado. It’s had a very impressive career of excellent American movies.
Engine #51’s career:
“Cat Ballou” with Jane Fonda, Lee Marvin, Nat King Cole
“Of Mice and Men” with Gary Sinise (of “Forrest Gump”) and John Malkovich (of “Being John Malkovich”, “Sling Blade”)
“Stay Tuned” with the late John Ritter (“Three’s Company”, “Sling Blade”) and Pam Dawber (of “Mork and Mindy” with the late Robin Williams)
AT&T Commercial with James Earl Jones (of “Star Wars”)
“Chaplin” with Robert Downey Jr. (“Ironman”) and Anthony Hopkins (“Silence of the Lambs”). Downey was nominated for an Oscar for best actor in this movie.
Megadeth Music Video (“Train Of Consequences”)
“Seabiscuit” with Jeff Bridges (“Big Lebowski”) and Tobey McGuire (“Spiderman”)
“Inherit The Wind” with George C. Scott (of “French Connection,” “Inherit the Wind” was his final movie) and Jack Lemmon (“Some Like It Hot” with Marilyn Monroe).
