books about: locomotives

books about: locomotives

books:

Locomotives

Steam, Smoke and Steel: Back in Time With Trains

Patrick O'Brien

Charlesbridge Publishing, 2000

Innovative and Entertaining Presentation of Train History
When my son found this book at the local library, I couldn't wait to write a gushing review. I am really delighted with this book. The more we read it together, the more impressed I am with the author and illustrator. This book is organized so that you go back in ...

Union Pacific's Streamliners (Great Passenger Trains)
Joe Welsh

Voyageur Press, 2008

Union Pacific is America?s most popular railroad. The first to create a transcontinental railroad link in 1869 in conjunction with the Central Pacific, UP was also the first U.S. railroad to create a modern streamlined passenger train. Sleek, quiet, powerful, and fast, the lightweight streamliner set a new standard for luxury on the rails. This ...

The Little Engine That Could: The Complete, Original Edition (A Platt & Munk Classic)

Watty Piper, Doris Hauman

Grosset & Dunlap, 1978

a classic for me and for my kids
This is a book I thoroughly enjoyed as a child. I began to borrow it from the library for my own two boys and decided, finally, to order one from Amazon for my son's birthday. We returned the borrowed book to the library the day before his birthday and there were ...

Big Book Of Trains

DK Publishing

DK CHILDREN, 1998

Fabulous Train Book!
We (Santa) got this book for my 4 1/2 year old and what a hit. The quality is that of a DK book, not to be surprised. The colors are great and the pictures are just awesome. He will continue to love it when he learns how to read. A big hit, especially for the price.

Locomotives: The Modern Diesel and Electric Reference

Greg McDonnell

Boston Mills Press, 2008

THE book of locomotives
this book is a must have for any modern diesel locomtive fan who what is see the differences betwen certain models of the same basic engine

The Little Engine That Could Easy-to-Read (Little Engine That Could)

Watty Piper

Grosset & Dunlap, 1986

Wonderful Book
All I can say is that I love this book. As a child my mother read me this book over and over. Its message is as inspiring to me now as it was then. I can't say enough how much I love this book. It's a wonderful addition to anyones collection, young and old. Brings ...

All Aboard Trains (Reading Railroad Books)

Mary Harding

Grosset & Dunlap, 1989

Informative and Easy to Understand
My 5-year-old son loves trains and this book has been his favorite library book since he was 3. It is very informative, yet easy to understand for preschoolers through first-graders. I was so happy to find it on Amazon.com so that we can add it to his personal ...

Standard Catalog of Lionel Trains 1945-1969

David Doyle

Krause Publications, 2006

A major 'must have' bible of information
Now in a newly expanded and updated second edition, David Doylle's "Standard Catalog of Lionel Trains' showcases Lionel toy trains made from 1945 through 1969. Surveyed in an authoritative collector's reference this new edition packs over a thousand color photos with ...

Smokey (Sandpiper Books)

Bill Peet

Houghton Mifflin, 1983

Wonderful verse, but politically incorrect
This is a fun read - I enjoy reading verse, and this flows nicely and doesn't feel forced. But there are sections that would now be considered politically incorrect. Combine it with "The Caboose is Loose" for a young train lover.

Happy Birthday, Thomas! (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2)

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1990

My Toddler Loves This Book
I bought this book for my first grader to read to her 19 month old brother, and it has quickly become my little one's favorite book. The illustrations are beautiful, and the text is simple. The concepts are riveting for little ones - trains, birthday, surprises, and ...

Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive (Railroads Past and Present)

J. Parker Lamb

Indiana University Press, 2003

Excellent historical/engineering perspective.
This book is primarily for steam train buffs, but also shows the progression of steam power to electric and diesel in the U.S. Written from an engineering perspective, it is both interesting and informative. The photos alone are worth having this book in your ...

Stealing the General: The Great Locomotive Chase and the First Medal of Honor

Russell S. Bonds

Westholme Publishing, 2008

Forgotten History, This was the Doolittle Raid of the Civil War
I had completely forgotten the old Fess Parker movie "The Great Locomotive Chase" when I saw this book. The book captured my interest quickly and was easy to follow. It was an excellent account of the lead up and conditions of the raid to steal a locomotive and wreck ...

Collectors Guide to Prewar Lionel Trains 1900-1942

David Doyle

Krause Publications, 2007

A valuable guide to keep with you
Like Mr. Doyles other new Lionel train guide for post war trains, the Collector's Guide to Prewar Lionel Trains, 1900-1942 is prove to be an important resource for both the buyer and seller of antique Lionel train sets. Containing information on virtually every toy ...

How Steam Locomotives Really Work

P. W. B. Semmens, A. J. Goldfinch

Oxford University Press, USA, 2004

Great explanatory text that gets into all the details
This is a small paperback that had me spellbound. That's as good as a technical text can be! I carried it everywhere with me, and read it in my spare time. If you love steam locomotives, this is a real page turner. It covers steam engines from the earliest ones ...

GE Evolution Locomotives

Sean Graham-White

Voyageur Press, 2007

NICE BOOK!!!
Book does a good job of explaining why a GEVO is different and is very thorough, GREAT photos. TAH