railroads

Tom Langdon, a weary and cash-strapped journalist, is banned from flying when a particularly thorough airport security search causes him to lose his cool. Now, he must take the train if he has any chance of arriving in Los Angeles in time for Christmas with his girlfriend. To finance the trip, he sells a story about a train ride taken during the Christmas season.

Readers learn about the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, completed in 1869, which connected the Pacific Coast to the Eastern United States.

Contains simple text that discusses railroad trains.

Throughout its existence, America has used many different technologies to help improve the country. In the 1800s, trains were developed and used for the first time. Eventually, they connected the East to the West. Discover what life was like on the first railroads in America, particularly for the engineers who ran them—what conditions they faced, what dangers occurred, and how railroads changed America forever.

Presents facts and photos about trains, discussing how trains and their operation intersect with science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.

Explains why the Transcontinental Railroad was built and how this monumental project was completed. Considers the economic and cultural significance of the railroad and includes color illustrations and a glossary.

Koko faces a difficult choice between helping a friend and winning when Wilson breaks down just short of the finish line in the annual Chugger Championship.

Thomas and the other engines worry that Sir Topham Hatt will get rid of the trains. James learns a lesson about bragging. Percy puts together a 'good luck' package for a wedding.

As a young Irish immigrant boy travels by steam-engine across the American prairie to a new life, memories of the old country pull at his heart.

"This book provides railroad hobbyists, historians, museum operators, and transportation instructors and planners with information about the types of [passenger] train services and operations in various corridors, such as Chicago - Milwaukee; the overnight and daytime long distance service; transcontinental trains, and the various types of local trains on both main lines and branch lines. The book reviews the types of sleeping car, coach, parlor car, food and beverage services available at that time"--Provided by publisher.