locomotives

Explores the history of diesel locomotives in the United States.

Heydey of railroading coincided with the beginning of modern advertising. Locomotive and car builders took advantage of wood engraver's and designer's skills.

Simple text and photographs describe trains, their parts, and what they do. Presented in English and Spanish.

A little blue engine comes to the rescue of a train that is loaded with toys, dolls, and good things to eat, but cannot get over the mountains to deliver the cargo to waiting children.

A history of the train as it developed from early steam engines to today's high-speed electric and diesel powered ones.

Contains over 250 colorful photographs of locomotives along with their history spanning the early nineteenth century to the present day. Also provides details on each locomotive and their steam, electric, and diesel power.

Describes how John Bull, a steam locomotive, was built in England, brought to the United States in 1831, assembled, put to work, and modified over time, leading the way for modern rail transportation.

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.