The Little Engineer
1915, English. Directed by J.P. McGowan.
While Hastings, the engineer of Freight No. 3205 is at lunch- in the Lone Point station, Bobby Heywood, the son of an engineer, climbs into the cab of the engine. Having frequently observed his father start his locomotive, Bobby jerks the throttle open. Helen sees the freight speeding down the track. Remembering that Bobby has been playing about the station, the girl surmises what has occurred.
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 30 January 1915
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Howard Clark, Edward T. Matlack
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The Little Engineer: quick answers
What should I watch before The Little Engineer?
Watch The Girl Telegrapher's Peril (1915), The Leap from the Water Tower (1915), The Broken Circuit (1915), and The Fast Mail's Danger (1915) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Little Engineer?
Next in the series: The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight (1915), The Red Signal (1915), and The Engineer's Peril (1915).
Is The Little Engineer worth watching?
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How long is The Little Engineer?
The Little Engineer runs 12 minutes (0h 12m).
Does The Little Engineer have a post-credits scene?
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The Little Engineer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Little Engineer is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Little Engineer on?
The Little Engineer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 January 1915. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Little Engineer?
If you liked The Little Engineer, try Black Widow, The Lady Vanishes, Chief of Station.
Who directed The Little Engineer?
The Little Engineer (1915) was directed by J.P. McGowan and stars Helen Holmes, George Worth.