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The Pilgrim's Progress The Pilgrim's Progress John Bunyan Bunyan's allegory uses the everyday world of common experience as a metaphor for the spiritual journey of the soul toward God. The hero, Christian, encounters many obstacles in his quest: the Valley … OL107195W
When the whistle blows When the whistle blows Fran Cannon Slayton Jimmy lives in Rowlesburg, West Virginia, during the 1940s. He does all the things boys do in the small mountain town: plays a mean game of football, pulls the unforgettable Halloween prank with his … OL13617439W
Train wreck! Train wreck! Wesley S. Griswold The stories and descriptions of 19 of the worst historic rail disasters, between 1833 and 1958. The book was compiled largely from contemporary accounts in local and national newspapers, with sketche… OL140005W
The Forest of Dean Branch Part1&2 The Forest of Dean Branch Part1&2 Ian Pope A history of the Forest of Dean Branch, in two parts. Covering an outline history the Dean, to the eventual closure of the branch. Also includes photos and information on the various industrial activ… OL14921464W
Me and the man on the moon-eyed horse Me and the man on the moon-eyed horse Sid Fleischman Young Clint's ingenious scheme foils a villainous train wrecker's attempt to rob the circus train. OL14957924W
Hooray for Thomas! Hooray for Thomas! David Mitton Contains three stories about Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. Filled with gentle humor and lots of photos, here are three fun new stories straight from Thomas' newest video. First, when Henry'… OL15142276W
Edward's exploit and other Thomas the tank engine stories Edward's exploit and other Thomas the tank engine stories David Mitton,Terry Permane Sir Topham Hatt's engines learn that they get the most accomplished when they work together. OL15160014W
Thomas's ABC book Thomas's ABC book David Mitton,Terry Permane,Kenny McArthur An alphabet book featuring Thomas the tank engine and his friends. OL15164391W
The story of American railroads, and how they helped build a nation The story of American railroads, and how they helped build a nation Olive Woolley Burt A history of the American railroad and its contribution to the growth and development of the young nation. OL1524537W
The little train The little train Lois Lenski Engineer Small at the throttle takes the little train on its run from Tiny Town to the big city. OL1526396W
I am a train I am a train Ace Landers Trains travel from town to town delivering passengers and important cargo to train stations across the country. OL15317681W
The Mystery on the Train The Mystery on the Train Gertrude Chandler Warner,Charles Tang The Boxcar children uncover a mystery on a train trip from Boston to San Francisco. OL15397220W
Mount Tamalpais scenic railway Mount Tamalpais scenic railway Fred Runner "A hundred years ago, high on the summit of Mount Tamalpais, stood a grand lodge with a breathtaking view. For 33 years, elegantly dressed men and women came to visit on the gritty steam trains of a … OL15451445W
Painting Backdrops for your model railroad Painting Backdrops for your model railroad Mike Danneman Painting realistic backdrop scenery of a model railroad. OL15576710W
Solving greater Boston's commuting problem Solving greater Boston's commuting problem Greater Boston Economic Study Committee ...gives an overview of commuting problems in the Boston metro area, a background of the railroad crisis, MA Transportation Authority deficit, and discusses the automobile and the economic health of … OL15690270W
The London train The London train Tessa Hadley After the death of his mother, Paul abandons his family to live life on the edge with his daughter from a previous marriage who is pregnant and living in a run-down council flat, while Cora rebels ag… OL15930789W
Thomas goes fishing Thomas goes fishing Richard Courtney Envious of the children who are fishing in the river near the railroad tracks, Thomas the tank engine finds a way to enjoy the same activity. OL16043617W
Thomas and Percy and the dragon Thomas and Percy and the dragon Richard Courtney Percy is teased by the other engines when he tells them that the night before, as he thought about the upcoming parade, he saw a giant dragon rumble by. OL16057443W
Trains and railroads Trains and railroads Sydney Herbert Wood Examines the kinds and uses of trains past and present and speculates about the railroads of the future. OL16063879W
Breaking trail Breaking trail Jerry S. Drake Abandoned in childhood in pre-Civil War Texas, Tom Patterson grows up tough, wily, and surprisingly good-natured. These traits serve him well as a conscript cavalryman in the Confederate Army. His co… OL16188938W
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