Train Stories
Snuggle up and read a train story together. These read-aloud stories are about real trains and real railroad history, told for young listeners. Each one takes about five to eight minutes to read, and ends with a For grown-ups box with the real facts, what's history and what's legend, and a few questions to talk about together.
Big Boy, the Biggest EngineA true story about one of the biggest steam engines ever built, and how one of them woke up again.
The Golden SpikeTwo railroads build toward each other across America until they meet in the middle.
Tom Thumb Races a HorseA tiny engine, a big gray horse, and a race that changed American railroads.
A Night in the SwitchyardPip the switcher works all night to sort a mixed-up train.
What the Whistle SaysMaya learns the secret language of train whistles from her grandpa.
Looking for ideas to go with the stories? See For Grown-Ups.