Akron Public Library

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...

Details what the first passengers experienced as they traveled West on the transcontinental railroad in the summer of 1869.

Tom Chantry wore no gun and wished no man harm. French Williams was a ruthless cattleman more than willing to use his weapon. But Tom needed Williams to help him drive a herd north to Dodge. Setting off together on a trail alive with danger, soft-spoken Chantry and hard-bitten Williams faced storms, treachery, and Indian attacks. Now the man some call a coward and the man many call a killer have no choice but to trust each other with their lives--for...

Public involvement is a key component to developing an effective Statewide Transportation Plan for Colorado. The information gained from partnering with stakeholders and meeting with interested parties and the general public is used by CDOT to craft informed solutions to transportation issues.

Freight trains, passanger trains, and super-speed trains--they're all here in this colorful collection, filled with easy-to-read facts and realistic pictures, just right for young train lovers.

An account of the building of the railroads in the American West.