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1) The iron road in the Prairie State: the story of Illinois railroading

Author

Cordery, Simon

Series

Railroads past and present

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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In 1836, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas agreed on one thing: Illinois needed railroads. Over the next fifty years, the state became the nation's railroad hub, with Chicago at its center. Speculators, greed, growth, and regulation followed as the railroad industry consumed unprecedented amounts of capital and labor. A nationwide market resulted, and the Windy City became the site of opportunities and challenges that remain to this day. In this...

2) Trains of America: all-color railroad photography featuring the late steam and early diesel era

Author

Heimburger, Donald J

Publisher

Heimburger House Pub. Co

Pub. Date

c1989

Language

English

3) Trains

Author

Curlee, Lynn

Publisher

Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

c2009

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Examines the history of rail transportation

4) Model Railroader

Series

Model Railroader

Language

English

Formats

eMagazine, Journal, Periodical

Description

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The world’s most popular model railroading magazine publishes the information you need to build your own railroad. Get Model Railroader digital magazine subscription today for step-by-step how-to projects; great model train layouts; and realistic track plans. You'll also get reviews of the latest locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories in HO, N, O, and other scales, expert tips, and more!

5) Huff and Puff and the new train

Author

Rabe, Tish

Series

Huff and Puff
I can read book
I Can Read!

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook

Description

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When a speedy train challenges Huff and Puff to a race, the caboose and engine must find out it slow and steady can win the race

6) Model railroads go to war

Author

Kempinski, Bernard

Series

Model railroader books

Publisher

Kalmbach Books

Pub. Date

2015

Language

English

Description

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Model Railroads Go to War is the only book that covers a large scope of model railroading wartime scenes. This guide provides detailed modeling information and historical insight, making it an ideal choice for both modelers and history buffs

7) Trains

Author

Rogers, Hal

Series

Machines at Work

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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Describes what trains are, how they are used, and different kinds

8) Railroads across America

Author

Del Vecchio, Michael J

Publisher

Lowe & B. Hould Publishers

Pub. Date

1999

Language

English

9) N scale railroading: getting started in the hobby

Author

McGuirk, Martin J

Series

Model railroader books

Publisher

Kalmbach Books

Pub. Date

2009

Language

English

10) Trains

Series

Trains

Language

English

Formats

eMagazine, Journal, Periodical

Description

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TRAINS IS THE #1 MAGAZINE AMONG RAILROAD ENTHUSIASTS! EACH ISSUE IS PACKED WITH PROBING FEATURES, RAILROAD NEWS, EXPERT COMMENTARY, CUTTING-EDGE INDUSTRY REPORTS, DETAILED MAPS AND SPECTACULAR PHOTOGRAPHY COVERING RAILROADING’S INFLUENTIAL HISTORY AND EXCITING FUTURE.

11) Train

Author

Coiley, John

Series

Eyewitness books

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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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...

12) Railroad rolling stock

Author

Barry, Steve

Series

Gallery

Publisher

Voyageur Press

Pub. Date

2008

Language

English

13) Trains

Author

Duling, Kaitlyn

Series

Blastoff! readers. 3 How it works

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to how trains work. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

14) Trams

Author

Arnold, Quinn M

Series

Seedlings)

Publisher

Creative Eduation and Creative Paperbacks

Pub. Date

2020

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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A kindergarten-level introduction to trams, covering their drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their sliding doors

15) Building a model railroad step by step

Author

Popp, David

Publisher

Kalmbach Publishing

Pub. Date

c2007

Language

English

16) Chugger of the Year

Author

Reyes, Gabrielle

Publisher

Scholastic

Pub. Date

c2012

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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"Who will win Chugger of the Year? Koko wants to show the judges how speedy she can be, but can she keep her jobs on track?"--P. [4] of cover

17) Monorails

Author

Arnold, Quinn M

Series

Seedlings)

Publisher

Creative Paperbacks, Inc

Pub. Date

2020

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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A kindergarten-level introduction to monorails, covering their drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their single-rail tracks

18) Rebuilding a layout from A-Z: building a better layout the second time around

Author

Søeborg, Pelle K

Series

Model railroader books

Publisher

Kalmbach Books

Pub. Date

2012

Language

English

19) The birth of the locomotive (1780-1820)

Author

Mattern, Joanne

Series

Railroad in American history

Publisher

Mitchell Lane Publishers

Pub. Date

c2013

Language

English

20) Aurora-Elgin area street cars & interurbans

Author

Peffers, Hopkins Stolp

Publisher

American Slide-Chart Corp

Pub. Date

1993

Language

English

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1) The iron road in the Prairie State: the story of Illinois railroading

2) Trains of America: all-color railroad photography featuring the late steam and early diesel era

3) Trains

4) Model Railroader

5) Huff and Puff and the new train

6) Model railroads go to war

7) Trains

8) Railroads across America

9) N scale railroading: getting started in the hobby

10) Trains

11) Train

12) Railroad rolling stock

13) Trains

14) Trams

15) Building a model railroad step by step

16) Chugger of the Year

17) Monorails

18) Rebuilding a layout from A-Z: building a better layout the second time around

19) The birth of the locomotive (1780-1820)

20) Aurora-Elgin area street cars & interurbans

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