Ocean State Libraries

Presents different kinds of trains, including steam trains, diesel locomotives, and electric monorails, and discusses how they perform various jobs from carrying cargo to moving people.

"A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...

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

A young boy takes a ride on a steam engine train and learns how it works.

Describes various kinds of train cars including the boxcar, livestock car, and flatcar.

Simple text and illustrations introduce a variety of trains andtheir uses. Includes freight trains, passenger trains, monorails, and subways.