Ole' 556
Ol' 556 celebrates the Alaska Railroad's early days when courageous men and powerful steam engines battled nature to keep the line open. In the late 1940's, the steam engines were gradually replaced by the new diesel-electric locomotives, but Ol' 556 comes back to life to save the passengers from a horrible fate in this dramatic tale that will thrill boys and girls alike.

Also includes a wealth of historic photos and other educational information sure to please train buffs and hobbyists.
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Ole' 556
Ol' 556 celebrates the Alaska Railroad's early days when courageous men and powerful steam engines battled nature to keep the line open. In the late 1940's, the steam engines were gradually replaced by the new diesel-electric locomotives, but Ol' 556 comes back to life to save the passengers from a horrible fate in this dramatic tale that will thrill boys and girls alike.

Also includes a wealth of historic photos and other educational information sure to please train buffs and hobbyists.
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Overview

Ol' 556 celebrates the Alaska Railroad's early days when courageous men and powerful steam engines battled nature to keep the line open. In the late 1940's, the steam engines were gradually replaced by the new diesel-electric locomotives, but Ol' 556 comes back to life to save the passengers from a horrible fate in this dramatic tale that will thrill boys and girls alike.

Also includes a wealth of historic photos and other educational information sure to please train buffs and hobbyists.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940148392866
Publisher: Shannon Cartwright
Publication date: 07/05/2013
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 44
File size: 9 MB
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Shannon is one of Alaska's most popular childrens book illustrators and rides the Alaska Railroad to reach her cabin in the woods. She talked to many Alaska trainmen while gathering material for this unique book.
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