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Author
Publisher
New Holland
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Less than 50 years ago, trains were routinely hauled by majestic steam-powered locomotives. These magnificent machines still exercise a powerful hold on our imagination, conjuring up the romance of old fashioned rail travel and the excitement of human ingenuity pitted against the challenges of narrow passes, tight bends and fearsome gradients. Although the heyday of steam has passed, it is still possible to travel on preserved lines, heritage railways...
Publisher
HiT Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Thomas and the toy workshop: "Thomas, Percy and their friends learn about the 'Spirit of Sodor' and the secret of the cliffs. Join them as they prepare for the grand opening of the Toy Workshop and find out what lies at the end of the rainbow!" - container
Thomas & the really brave engines: "It's Thomas to the rescue as Fergus breaks the rules and learns a very valuable lesson. A surprise is in store of James when he is asked to pick up the Queen...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Featuring amazing images of trains, virtual tours of engines, and profiles of key innovators, designers, and engineers, Train: The Definitive Visual History traces the history of the railroad and the role of trains, from the first steam engines to today's high speed bullet trains. Comprehensive catalogs feature the most important trains from each period, exploring in detail iconic trains such as the Fairy Queen, Orient Express, and Javelin, and follows...
69) Curious cargo
Publisher
Distributed by Lionsgate
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
All aboard for a wild ride on the Island of Sodor as Thomas and his engine friends deliver some Curious Cargo, from giraffes and cows to birds and bunnies and more! Thomas meets a tall challenge while taking a giraffe to the Sodor Wildlife Center, Percy learns to be gentle with the animals of Sodor, and Belle and Toby discover the importance of listening to others. Join Thomas on his wildest adventures yet! Special features included.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Language
English
Description
Loco for locomotives? Get your ticket ready - here is everything you need to know about finding, keeping and training your very own pet train. Finding advice on caring for a dog, a cat, a fish, or even a dinosaur is easy. But what if somebody's taste in pets runs to the more mechanical kind? What about those who like cogs and gears more than feathers and fur? People who prefer the call of a train whistle to the squeal of a guinea pig? Or maybe dream...
Publisher
Greg Scholl Video Productions
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Step back in time to the steam-era on the Union Pacific Railroad and enjoy a variety of different locomotives and locations. We begin with the Overland Route between Council Bluffs and Cheyenne, with a nice batch of 4-8-4's in service in the late 50's plus a rare look at 815 at Grand Island in 1938. Next is a lot of action on the Denver to Cheyenne line with footage from 3 different sources. Next we visit Cheyenne, then head west over Sherman Hill...