Cañon City Public Library

Illustrated history of the building of the transcontinental railroad in the United States, beginning in 1862 when President Lincoln signed the Pacific Railroad Act into law, and ending on May 10, 1869, when the final, golden spike was driven, uniting tracks from the east and west.

Discusses where the fastest train in the world is, how a train is able to go under the English Channel, and what the next generation of trains may look like.

Examines the Transcontinental Railroad by discussing why it was needed and the immediate and lasting effects it had on the nation as well as the people and places involved.

Describes the history and uses of passenger trains, the different types, and some famous ones.

"In mid-1860s, two railroad companies had a huge job in front of them: building the transcontinental railroad. The railroad would run from east to west across the United States. As the grueling work began, there were many choices to make. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather blast rock to lay track in the Sierra Nevada mountain range or build bridges across raging rivers in the Great Plains? Would you rather sleep in a cold mountain tunnel...

Traces the history of railroads in America, focusing on the technology, people, and life on the railroads.

Highlights events in American railroading history to the end of steam transportation, including accounts of the financiers, the brotherhoods, and the legends.

Describes how and why the Transcontinental Railroad was built and tells how it affected the westward expansion of settlers.

Presents a history of the building of the transcontinental railroad and its effects on American life.

"Choo Choo! Kids love trains! Especially the old-timey steam engines found in amusement parks and zoos. But what about a super-speeder in Japan that zooms on the track at 361 miles per hour? Or the world's longest freight train, stretching on for a whopping 4.6 miles? Or futuristic railways in the sky? In this level 1 reader, young readers will discover a whole new way of looking at trains! National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common...