railroads

Tor, undercover security operative for the British Jockey Club, masquerades as a waiter on a horse-racing junket called the Great Transcontinental Mystery Race Train.

Thomas discovers the magic railroad and the legendary golden engine, Lady.

Explains the science and technology of railroads, discusses the historical importance of railroads in American history, and explores famous railroads across the globe. Includes an engineering activity that gives readers the chance to apply their knowledge through hands-on construction.

"A girl transforms a cafe into a train by making train noises with words"--Provided by the publisher.

Provides a history of trains, from the early giants of steam to the modern bullet-shaped speed machines; and includes links to related Web sites.

As winter approaches the animals take the train to the Southern forest, but when they realize that Squirrel has missed the train, they turn back to rescue him from the cold and snow.

Photographs and text introduce the reader to the people and places associated with the Norfolk and Western Railway which in the 1950s was the last American railroad to utilize steam engines.