Discusses the building of the transcontinental railroad.

Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.

Rhyming text introduces a variety of trains as they leave a station, rush along the tracks, and arrive at the platform where travelers are waiting.

Describes the efforts to build the first railroad to link the eastern and western United States and the obstacles that had to be overcome in the process.

This richly comprehensive history by a self-proclaimed "low-brow" historian features more than 100 photographs and contemporary prints of America's railway system. Stewart H. Holbrook presents a dramatic, highly readable chronicle of the development of the backbone of the country's commerce and industry. Abounding in episodes of ingenuity and achievement, the growth of the railway system required constant improvements in techniques, devices, and machines,...

Presents the classic story of a little red caboose who saved the train one day when it didn't have enough steam to climb the high mountain.

In Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog, Mr. Putter was dragged through the neighborhood and wrapped around trees when he helped Mrs. Teaberry with her dog. So when Mrs. Teaberry telephones Mr. Putter to tell him about a brilliant idea, he gets a little nervous. Besides, sometimes her ideas involve running fast or wearing feathers. Mrs. Teaberry wants to take an afternoon train ride with Mr. Putter and their pets, Tabby and Zeke. Mrs. Teaberry hasn’t...

Examines railroads and trains and suggests activities which demonstrate the principles involved in building and running them.