The General [1926]

In April of 1862 some Union soldiers and civilians came south to steal a train. It didn't turn out so well for them. Buster Keaton made a comedy about it from the Southern perspective. It's my favorite silent film.

Disney made their version in 1956 called The Great Locomotive Chase. It's good too.

The Union soldiers involved in the raid where the first to receive the Medal of Honor.