trains

Describes the history of the Canadian railway system and its origins; includes activities, definitions of railroad terms, and illustrations.

An illustrated version of the familiar song about riding on a train called the City of New Orleans.

Discusses the 1860s construction of the Central Pacific Railroad, or Transcontinental Railroad, and the financial backers and workers involved in this project that reduced coast-to-coast travel from over one hundred days to six.

Describes the construction of the East African railroad at the turn of the century and the political and social effects of it on colonial Africa.

A brief history of trains and railroads, spotlighting innovations that keep them running today.

A simple introduction to railroads both past and present.

Detailed pictures with captions and brief text present factual information about steam trains and their history.

Traces the development of rail transport from its invention to the most recent advances in train technology.