Watch: ‘The Brave Locomotive’ Old West Musical Tale Animated Short

“The greatest locomotive around! Linus, our hero!” This wonderful animated short film is now available to view online after a successful film festival run earlier this year. Give it a watch! The Brave Locomotive is a delightful 7-minute animated short created by the animation filmmaker Andrew Chesworth, who has worked on Disney & Netflix movies. Produced and developed entirely on his own as a fun little side project, it’s now qualified for Academy Awards consideration in 2024 after winning Best Animation at L.A. Shorts Film Festival. It’s an animated tale of an old locomotive train in the early days of America’s expansion – an “Old West musical tale with 1940s flair.” Featuring the singers known as The Dollys performing the songs – Kari Shaw Akers, Andra Suchy, and Morgana Hasil. With Drew Jansen as The Railroad Baron. This short is so playful and authentic and heartfelt and amusing. I love all the little details in the animation and storytelling, especially the engineer Henry who just loves his little locomotive friend. This is a real gem. 🚂 // Continue Reading ›