Old black and white film about a train called sergeant (I Think)

[Lomax_UK]

I was wondering if anyone knows the name of an old black and white film in which the story primarily revolves around a train which I think is called the sergeant.  I thought the film was called the Sergeant but it turns out I was wrong.  The main character did all his own stunts though, one scene has him throwing a sleeper to hit another out the way whilst sitting on the plow at the front of the train.  Thank you for your help.

[borg123]

i have seen this film as well--i do not know the title --but was it not a harold lloyd film or similar

[Lomax_UK]

Thanks for both of your really quick responses.  Yeah, once I you said the General, it clicked on a light bulb.  Well, I kind of got it right, just the wrong rank.  Thanks again.

[RogK]

If you're not familiar with Keaton, Lomax, see him in something ASAP. One of the funniest men the cinema has ever produced. The General is a great film.

[jno]

Steamboat Bill Jr is the one In a Pickle is looking for. All of Keaton's work is great, though sound and drink pretty much did him in.

[Lomax_UK]

Pickle,

He did Around the world in 80 days in 1956, he did 11 films after that finally with A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum in 1966 the same year he died, in February.