Akron Public Library

Seven intricate dimensional spreads show a comprehensive range of famous steam locomotives, and the accompanying test is full of fascinating facts and details.

Kate and her younger brother Tom lead dull, uninteresting lives. And if their dull, uninteresting parents are anything to go by, they don't have much to look forward to. Why can't Kate have thrilling adventures and save the world the way people do in books? Even her 11th birthday is shaping up to be mundane -- that is, until her mysterious and highly irresponsible Uncle Herbert, whom she's never even met before, surprises her with the most unexpected,...

"Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive documents the role played by mechanical engineers in the development of locomotive design. The steam engine and the mechanical engineering profession both grew directly out of the Industrial Revolution's need for sources of power beyond that of men and animals. Invented in England when coal mining was being developed, the practical steam engine eventually found numerous applications in transportation, especially...

A history of steam trains from the classic days of the 1920s to the twilight of the 1970s. Includes rides aboard some of America's legendary steamers.

Thomas to the rescue: All the diesel trains get "bad" fuel and it's up to Thomas to get good fuel so the diesels can get back working. Henry and the wishing tree: Henry wishes that he could pull express coaches instead of logcars for one day. Squeak, rattle & roll: Diesel thinks that Gordon should be scrapped because of Gordon's awful sounds. Percy's new whistle: Percy wants a whistle thats better than Arry and Bert's.