02346cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500640013226400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034649000240038250000310040650800260043752013520046353400450181565300340186070000300189483000240192485600430194899900170199139050UtSlPG20260610133908.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aChapman, Allen10aRalph of the Roundhouse; Or, Bound to Become a Railroad Man 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aThe railroad series  aRelease date is 2012-03-04  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Ralph of the Roundhouse; Or, Bound to Become a Railroad Man" by Allen Chapman is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young boy named Ralph Fairbanks, who is keenly interested in the railroad industry and determined to follow in his father’s footsteps as a railroad man. The narrative sets the stage for Ralph's ambitions and introduces various characters and conflicts that will undoubtedly shape his journey.  At the start of the book, Ralph is actively engaged in helping the local express agent by delivering packages from the train station in Stanley Junction. His enthusiasm for the railroad is palpable as he anticipates returning to school after his vacation. The opening scenes depict his lively interactions with railroad workers and set the groundwork for a significant turning point when he encounters a stowaway and later learns about another boy's unfortunate accident that ties into his own identity. The narrative hints at Ralph's impending transition from boyhood to more responsible endeavors, especially after a confrontation with the selfish businessman Gasper Farrington, who threatens his family’s stability. This establishes a strong foundation for Ralph's aspirations and the challenges he will face as he seeks a place within the railroad world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRailroads -- Juvenile fiction1 aAngell, Clare,d1874-1932 0aThe railroad series40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39050  c79889d79889