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100 1 _aElting, Mary,
_d1906-2005
245 1 0 _aTrains at Work
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-09-11
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Trains at Work" by Mary Elting is an illustrated children's book written in the mid-20th century. This informative work explores the world of trains and the various roles of individuals who work in the railway industry. It provides a detailed yet accessible portrayal of the language, equipment, and operation of trains, making it an engaging read for young rail enthusiasts. The book follows Sam, a fireman on a freight locomotive, as he navigates the daily operations of running a train. Through Sam's experiences, readers learn about the duties of train crews, including engineers, brakemen, and conductors, as well as the intricacies of train signals, freight classification, and locomotive maintenance. The vivid illustrations complement the text by depicting everything from the inner workings of steam locomotives to the bustling activities of classification yards. Elting successfully combines educational content with an engaging narrative, making "Trains at Work" a valuable resource for young readers interested in understanding the complexities of trains and the vital roles played by railway workers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRailroads -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aMillard, David,
_d1915-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55525
999 _c96356
_d96356