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The young engineer book of supertrains The young engineer book of supertrains Jonathan Rutland There was a time, 150 years ago, when all trains were super trains because travelling by train was the fastest means of transport in the world. The fire and smoke of early steam trains made them seem… OL10467021W
Mail train Mail train Alice Cary,Alice Cary Describes what happens to the letter Mrs. Franks mails to her grandson after it is picked up by a mail train. OL1108699W
Calling all engines! Calling all engines! Richard Courtney Thomas figures out how to get the steam engines and the diesel engines to cooperate to build a new airport. OL11993899W
Thomas-saurus Rex Thomas-saurus Rex Richard Courtney 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 t… OL15154176W
Down at the docks Down at the docks Richard Courtney Thomas is just in the way as his friends help prepare for a big ocean show at the docks, but when Percy is startled by one of the exhibits and creates havoc, Thomas helps get things back on track. OL15159929W
Trouble for Thomas and other stories Trouble for Thomas and other stories David Mitton,Terry Permane,Kenny McArthur Thomas the Tank Engine learns about the dangers of fishing, traveling in the snow, and pulling freight cars. OL15164505W
Thomas the Tank Engine collection Thomas the Tank Engine collection Reverend W. Awdry A collection of fifty-six stories chronicling the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. OL15221469W
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
Thomas and the treasure and other stories Thomas and the treasure and other stories Terry Palone Three adventures featuring Thomas the tank engine and his friends on the magical island of Sodor. OL15964403W
The monster under the shed The monster under the shed Random House,Richard Courtney After James tells a scary story, Thomas the tank engine imagines there is a horrible, engine-eating monster coming after him. OL16030578W
Hey! Get Off Our Train Hey! Get Off Our Train John Burningham At bedtime a young boy takes a trip on his toy train and rescues several endangered animals. OL1805922W
Gordon and the famous visitor Gordon and the famous visitor David Mitton,Terry Permane When a famous visitor comes to the station, Gordon becomes jealous and risks his dome to get attention. OL18237243W
Thomas and Trevor Thomas and Trevor David Mitton,Terry Permane Trevor, a Traction Engine, is happy that he can be useful when he helps Thomas with his work at the harbor. OL18277312W
Toby's tightrope Toby's tightrope David Mitton Mavis, the new diesel engine, attempts to be a Really Useful Engine and almost causes Toby to plunge off a bridge. OL18304920W
William and the night-train William and the night-train Mij Kelly "Mothers and fathers, teachers and jugglers -- everyone's aboard the night train. They're all sleepyheads, ready for bed, ready to ride the train to tomorrow. But the train won't go until wide-awak… OL222677W
Trains Trains Cynthia Fitterer Klingel Illustrations and simple text describe different kinds of trains and the work they do. OL24303676W
The easy-to-read little engine that could The easy-to-read little engine that could Walter Retan When the other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine tries to pull a stranded train full of toys and good food over the mountain. OL2622382W
All aboard ABC All aboard ABC Robert Newman,Doug Magee An alphabet book introducing the world of trains. OL4116435W
Things that go Things that go Tadasu Iizawa Text and photographs of human and animal puppets introduce different types of motor vehicles, trains, and airplanes. OL5373487W
The quarry line mystery The quarry line mystery A. C. Stewart Through an afternoon's misadventure riding trains, a young English boy stumbles on a mystery involving a disappearing freight train. OL6454714W
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