trains

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Relates the events surrounding the completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad at Promontory, Utah, in 1869.

An elementary introduction to trains, how they work, and kinds of railroad cars.

Illustrated photographs describe the history of a number of passenger trains around the world including the California Zephyr and the Orient Express.

A guide to planning and designing model railroading, and enhancing layout with the latest technology and special effects.

Describes the author's travels by train in every province of the People's Republic of China.

Photographs and simple text describe various types of airplanes and their uses.

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the history of trains, discussing when they were first invented, how they have been used throughout the years, and the role they played in the development of the United States.

Explores the impact of trains in the United States as they allowed settlers to move West in large numbers and get needed supplies, helped farmers to move goods to market, and provided transportation for commuters.