1863-1900

Presents the life story of John Luther Jones, an American railroad engineer whose death was celebrated in the ballad Casey Jones, which made him a folk hero.

Even though the railroad fireman senses danger ahead, he follows his engineer's command to increase the train's power so that the mysterious whistle blows.

Dramatization of the lives of famous American legends, Paul Bunyan, John Henry, Johnny Appleseed and Casey Jones.

Four animated short films profiling legendary figures in American history. John Henry helps build America's railroads; Casey Jones, the brave engineer delivers the U.S. mail; Johnny Appleseed plants apple trees to benefit early pioneers; Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack, clears the land for settlers.

Retells the true story of Casey Jones, the engineer who always brought his train in on time.

Relates some of the exploits of railroad engineer Casey Jones.

Presents the life story of John Luther Jones, an American railroad engineer whose death was celebrated in the ballad Casey Jones, which made him a folk hero.

Even as a boy, Casey Jones was fascinated by trains. He grew up to become a train engineer, famous for his record-setting arrival times and heroic deeds. This little-known figure of American history died while trying to stop a speeding train, an act that became part of his already impressive legend. Includes time line, glossary, and index.