The Train of Tomorrow


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Complete history of the Train Of Tomorrow from concept to rescue







New York Central's Mercury


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New York Centrals Mercury Richard J. Cook, Sr.It was a sensation in its time, a train that was a winged messenger of hope for a Depression consciousness. The Mercury, billed by the New York Central as a Train of Tomorrow, appeared on the scene in1936, a completely new streamlined train for the Cleveland-Detroit passenger business. People flock ed to the NYC tracks just to watch the train go by. The Mercurys have been called a turning point inrailroad design. They were the first streamliners done as a unit, inside and out, custom-built, str eamlined and air-conditioned. This is the story of Americas most distinguished train. Sftbd., 8 1/2x11, 6 pgs., 131 b&w ill., 7 color.




William and the Night-train


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A reissue of this Hodder classic. A lyrical rhyming tale to touch the heart of any child who just cannot wait until tomorrow comes.




Train of Tomorrow


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The American Freight Train


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Photohistory examines the use of trains as freight haulers over the course of one and a half centuries. Depicts and explains the evolution of boxcars, flatcars, hoppers, refrigerator cars, tanks cars, ore jennies, auto-rack transports and more.




The Train of States


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Peter Sís is an internationally acclaimed author, artist, and filmmaker. He was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia, and graduated from the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague. He also studied at the Royal College of Art in London. His picture books for children include Play, Mozart, Play!; the Caldecott Honor Books Tibet: Through the Red Box and Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei; the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Tree of Life: Charles Darwin; and several popular books inspired by his own children, such as Madlenka and Fire Truck. He has also illustrated bestselling books written by Jack Prelutsky, among them Scranimals and The Dragons are Singing Tonight.




The Little Engine That Could


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"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can..." Discover the inspiring story of the Little Blue Engine as she makes her way over the mountain in this beloved classic—the perfect gift to celebrate the special milestones in your life, from graduations to birthdays and more! The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for over ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of the little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain.