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Railroads across North America: an illustrated history. by Wiatrowski, Claude,author.;
Summary: From the first steam-powered locomotives of the early nineteenth century to the high-speed commuter trains of today, the American railroad has been a great engine powering the nations growth and industry. This book celebrates the glory and grandeur of that legacy with a lavish tour of the history of the American railroad and the culture surrounding it. Generously illustrated with vintage photographs, modern images, maps, timetables, tickets, brochures, and all manner of memorabilia, this volume offers a fascinating look at the rail industrys beginnings and development, as well as its place in American history. From the might of the major rail companies and their empires to the romance of rail travel, this is the full and fabulously colorful story of the industry that moved a nation--and stirs our imaginations to this day.
Subjects: Railroads and state; Railroads; Railroad engineering;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Building the transcontinental railroad : an interactive engineering adventure / by Otfinoski, Steven,author.(CARDINAL)718898;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Explores various perspectives on the process of building the transcontinental railroad. The reader's choices reveal the historical details"--Ages 8-12.Grades 4 to 6.850L
Subjects: Pacific railroads; Railroads;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Thomas & friends all engines go. by Suvalle, Rick,1972-Creator(DLC)no2022067258; Contreras, Meesha,Voice actorActor(local)tlcaut1681398039295638887; Dango, Glee,Voice actorActor(local)tlcaut1681398043322444890; Ro, Ava,Voice actorActor(local)tlcaut1681398047103506924; Warren, Jenna,Voice actorActor(DLC)no2013136867; Awdry, W.Railway series.Television adaptation of (work):(DLC)n 86749321; NCircle Entertainment,Publisher(DLC)no2008041093;
Percy's lucky bell -- Music is everywhere -- The paint problem -- Something to remember -- Sandy versus the storm -- More cowbell -- Song of Sodor -- Skiff sails Sodor.Voices: Meesha Contreras, Glee Dango, Ava Ro, Jenna Warren.Fun adventures and big challenges await Thomas and Percy, and all of their friends! Musical Fun! features Thomas and his friends singing and enjoying music while they roll down the tracks!DVD, NTSC, region 1; wide screen.
Subjects: Children's DVDs.; Children's films.; Fiction television programs.; Juvenile works.; Television programs.; Television series.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Thomas, the Tank Engine (Fictitious character); Railroad trains; Friendship; Railroad trains; Friendship; Railroad trains;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The pictorial encyclopedia of railways / by Ellis, C. Hamilton(Cuthbert Hamilton),1909-1987.(CARDINAL)122861;
Subjects: Railroads.; Steam-engines.; Transportation.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Thomas-saurus Rex / by Awdry, W.(CARDINAL)355144; Courtney, Richard,1955-illustrator.(CARDINAL)765348;
Stepney, a very old engine, is in charge of taking the museum cars to the Natural History Museum, but when he breaks down, Thomas doesn't want to get stuck carrying the old relics because he thinks the children will make fun of him. Original.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fiction.; Thomas, the Tank Engine (Fictitious character); Picture books; Railroad stories.; Railroad trains;
Available copies: 16 / Total copies: 27
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The locomotives that Baldwin built / by Westing, Fred,1903-(CARDINAL)710768; Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corporation.History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1923. 1966.;
Subjects: Baldwin locomotives.; Locomotives; Railroads.; Steam-engines.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Catch me, catch me! : a Thomas the Tank Engine story / by Awdry, W.(CARDINAL)355144; Awdry, W.Railway series.(CARDINAL)760758; Bell, Owain,illustrator.(CARDINAL)526126;
Thomas the tank engine has a race with another train, one pulled by an engine larger than he is.BRAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fiction.; Stories in rhyme.; Thomas, the Tank Engine (Fictitious character); Railroad trains;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 16
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Thomas & Friends, A day out with Thomas collection / by Awdry, W.,creator.(CARDINAL)355144; Courtney, Richard,illustrator.(CARDINAL)641135;
Thomas goes fishing -- Thomas and Percy and the dragon -- Thomas and the shark.This is a collection of three early readers, Step 1 and Step 2 books.
Subjects: Action and adventure fiction.; Fiction.; Thomas, the Tank Engine (Fictitious character); Railroad trains;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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King of the railway / by Allcroft, Britt.(CARDINAL)535482; Awdry, W.Railway series.(CARDINAL)760758; Stubbs, Tommy,illustrator.(CARDINAL)705044;
"Thomas is over the moon when the Earl of Sodor chooses him and friends Percy and James to rebuild Ulfstead Castle. During their latest adventure, the Steam Team meets Millie, a bubbly French engine, and Stephen, an older steam locomotive with fascinating stories to tell. Meanwhile, Spencer and Gordon are stunned when they encounter two new engines, Connor and Caitlin, who are even faster than they are! But disaster strikes when Stephen goes missing."
Subjects: Fiction.; Thomas, the Tank Engine (Fictitious character); Railroad trains;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Thomas & friends: spills & chills and other Thomas thrills [videorecording]
Toby's discovery -- Rusty & the boulder -- Duncan gets spooked -- Stepney gets lost -- Haunted Henry -- Sir Topham Hatt's holiday.Narrated by Alec Baldwin.Life on the island of Sodor is always full of adventure for Thomas & his friends. Many times, these journeys lead to chilling and thrilling situations. Watch what happens when a loose boulder spells near disaster for Rusty and Percy. Join Thomas as he rushes to save Sir Topham Hatt's vacation, and helps lead a lost Stepney back to safety.MPAA rating: not rated.DVD.
Subjects: Thomas the Tank Engine (Fictitious character); Railroad trains;
© 2002., dist. by Anchor Bay Entertainment,
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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