Transportation Trains
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Train
- Riding the Rails That Created the Modern World - from the Trans-Siberian to the Southwest Chief
- By: Tom Zoellner
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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Tom Zoellner loves trains with a ferocious passion. In his new audiobook he chronicles the innovation and sociological impact of the railway technology that changed the world, and could very well change it again. From the frigid Trans-Siberian Railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the futuristic maglev trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of man's relationship with trains. Zoellner examines both the mechanics of the rails and their engines and how they helped societies evolve. Not only do trains transport people and goods in an efficient manner, but they also reduce pollution and dependency upon oil.
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The world history of trains up to the present
- By matthew on 03-06-14
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Train
- Riding the Rails That Created the Modern World - from the Trans-Siberian to the Southwest Chief
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 01-30-14
- Language: English
- Tom Zoellner loves trains with a ferocious passion....
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Uncommon Carriers
- By: John McPhee
- Narrated by: John McPhee
- Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
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From Pulitzer Prize-winner John McPhee, author of The Founding Fish, comes the fascinating story of an often overlooked, yet vitally important part of America. This first-hand account of the transportation sector features evocative portraits of the men and women who deliver our consumer and industrial goods.
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A Geologist's Curiosity/Patience and a Poet's Pen
- By Darwin8u on 09-01-14
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Uncommon Carriers
- Narrated by: John McPhee
- Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 01-29-07
- Language: English
- This first-hand account of the transportation sector features evocative portraits of the men and women who deliver our consumer and industrial goods....
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Orphan Train Rider
- One Boy's True Story
- By: Andrea Warren
- Narrated by: Laura Hicks
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
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Between 1854 and 1930, more than 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children were sent west on orphan trains to find new homes. Some were adopted by loving families; others were not as fortunate. In recent years, some of the riders have begun to share their stories. Andrea Warren alternates chapters about the history of the orphan trains with the story of Lee Nailling, who in 1926 rode an orphan train to Texas.
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Great short story of a part of our history!
- By Byron on 09-11-13
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Orphan Train Rider
- One Boy's True Story
- Narrated by: Laura Hicks
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
- Release date: 04-01-13
- Language: English
- Between 1854 and 1930, more than 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children were sent west on orphan trains to find new homes....
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Mr. Putter and Tabby Take the Train
- By: Cynthia Rylant
- Narrated by: John McDonough
- Length: 8 mins
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When Mrs. Teaberry telephones Mr. Putter to tell him about a brilliant idea, he gets a little nervous. Besides, sometimes her ideas involve "running fast or wearing feathers." Mrs. Teaberry wants to take an afternoon train ride with Mr. Putter and their pets, Tabby and Zeke. Mrs. Teaberry hasn't ridden the train since 1938, so when they get to the train station, she is surprised to find that pets aren't allowed to ride. Now it's Mr. Putter's turn to think of a good idea.
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Mr. Putter and Tabby Take the Train
- Narrated by: John McDonough
- Series: Putter & Tabby, Book 7
- Length: 8 mins
- Release date: 03-18-09
- Language: English
- When Mrs. Teaberry telephones Mr. Putter to tell him about a brilliant idea, he gets a little nervous. Besides, sometimes her ideas involve "running fast or wearing feathers"....
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I Drive a Freight Train
- By: Sarah Bridges PhD, Amy Muehlenhardt
- Narrated by: anonymous
- Length: 4 mins
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Learn how a freight train is operated.
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Great audiobook for toddlers!
- By Mars4404 on 05-08-22
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I Drive a Freight Train
- Narrated by: anonymous
- Length: 4 mins
- Release date: 03-24-22
- Language: English
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Learn how a freight train is operated....
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Midnight in Siberia
- A Train Journey into the Heart of Russia
- By: David Greene
- Narrated by: David Greene
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
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Through the stories of fellow travelers, Greene explores the challenges and opportunities facing the new Russia: a nation that boasts open elections and newfound prosperity yet still continues to endure oppression, corruption, and stark inequality. Set against the wintery landscape of Siberia, Greene’s lively travel narrative offers a glimpse into the soul of 20th century Russia: how its people remember their history and look forward to the future.
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Long String of NPR Short Reports
- By Sara on 04-13-15
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Midnight in Siberia
- A Train Journey into the Heart of Russia
- Narrated by: David Greene
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 10-20-14
- Language: English
- Set against the wintery landscape of Siberia, Greene’s lively travel narrative offers a glimpse into the soul of 20th century Russia: how its people remember their history and look forward to the future....
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Around the World in 80 Days
- By: Jules Verne
- Narrated by: Michael Prichard
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
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On a wager, the eccentric English gentleman Phileas Fogg accepts a challenge to circle the globe in 80 days. Follow Phileas and his faithful valet Passepartout in this classic fantastic adventure.
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Around the World in 80 Days
- Narrated by: Michael Prichard
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 07-14-06
- Language: English
- On a wager, the eccentric English gentleman Phileas Fogg accepts a challenge to circle the globe in 80 days....
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Journey on a Runaway Train
- The Boxcar Children Great Adventure, Book 1
- By: Gertrude Chandler Warner, Dee Garretson, JM Lee
- Narrated by: Aimee Lilly
- Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins
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Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny didn't think the old trunk in their house held anything interesting. But an unusual statue they find inside leads them to the Reddimus Society, a secret guild dedicated to returning lost treasures to where they belong. Now the Aldens must help their new friends by traveling across the country with the statue and six mysterious boxes! Can the Boxcar Children keep these seven treasures out of the wrong hands?
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- By Amazon Customer on 04-21-20
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Journey on a Runaway Train
- The Boxcar Children Great Adventure, Book 1
- Narrated by: Aimee Lilly
- Series: The Boxcar Children Great Adventure, Book 1
- Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 01-31-17
- Language: English
- Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny didn't think the old trunk in their house held anything interesting....
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Busy, Busy Train
- By: Chad Thompson, Melinda Melton Crow
- Narrated by: anonymous
- Length: 1 min
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Train has an accident while hauling grain to the mill. Thankfully Tractor is around to help Train get back on track.
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Busy, Busy Train
- Narrated by: anonymous
- Length: 1 min
- Release date: 03-16-22
- Language: English
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Train has an accident while hauling grain to the mill. Thankfully Tractor is around to help Train get back on track....
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Around the World in 80 Trains
- A 45,000-Mile Adventure
- By: Monisha Rajesh
- Narrated by: Monisha Rajesh
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
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When Monisha Rajesh announced plans to circumnavigate the globe in 80 train journeys, she was met with wide-eyed disbelief. But it wasn’t long before she was carefully plotting a route that would cover 45,000 miles - almost twice the circumference of the earth - coasting along the world’s most remarkable railways; from the cloud-skimming heights of Tibet’s Qinghai railway to silk-sheeted splendour on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Packing up her rucksack - and her fiancé, Jem, Monisha embarks on an unforgettable adventure.
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Surprisingly negative
- By Monica Leo on 08-13-21
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Around the World in 80 Trains
- A 45,000-Mile Adventure
- Narrated by: Monisha Rajesh
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 05-28-20
- Language: English
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A witty and irreverent look at the world and a celebration of the glory of train travel. Rajesh offers a wonderfully vivid account of life, history and culture in an audiobook that will make you laugh out loud - and reflect on what it means to be a global citizen....
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The Boy Who Loved Trains
- Read-It! Readers
- By: Jill Kalz, Sahin Erkocak
- Narrated by: anonymous
- Length: 2 mins
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Conner is crazy about trains. They are almost all he thinks about. But a present from Aunt Sally might change everything.
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The Boy Who Loved Trains
- Read-It! Readers
- Narrated by: anonymous
- Series: Read-it! Readers: Science
- Length: 2 mins
- Release date: 04-08-22
- Language: English
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Conner is crazy about trains. They are almost all he thinks about. But a present from Aunt Sally might change everything....
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Triple Track Train Race
- Bubble Guppies
- Narrated by: Emily Cook
- Series: Bubble Guppies
- Length: 6 mins
- Release date: 06-04-24
- Language: English
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All aboard! Nickelodeon’s Bubble Guppies learn all about trains.
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Train Trip
- By: Cari Meister, Marilyn Janovitz
- Narrated by: anonymous
- Length: 4 mins
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All aboard! Hannah and Will are on their first train trip to the city. They are right on track for one special ride.
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A cool book
- By John A. on 03-29-22
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Train Trip
- Narrated by: anonymous
- Length: 4 mins
- Release date: 03-18-22
- Language: English
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All aboard! Hannah and Will are on their first train trip to the city. They are right on track for one special ride....
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Across America on an Emigrant Train
- By: Jim Murphy
- Narrated by: Richard M. Davidson
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
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In the summer of 1879, the young writer Robert Louis Stevenson received a telegram from America. Fanny, a dear friend in California, was ill. Stevenson packed his bags and left his home in Scotland. When the steamer reached the east coast of America, his journey had just begun. Stevenson had little money, so he traveled across America the cheapest way: he went by train.
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Across America on an Emigrant Train
- Narrated by: Richard M. Davidson
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 08-08-08
- Language: English
- In the summer of 1879, the young writer Robert Louis Stevenson received a telegram from America....
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The Train to Impossible Places, Book 1: A Cursed Delivery
- By: P. G. Bell
- Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
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The Impossible Postal Express is no ordinary train. It's a troll-operated delivery service that runs everywhere from ocean-bottom shipwrecks to Trollville and to space. But when this impossible train comes roaring through Suzy's living room, her world turns upside down. After sneaking on board, Suzy suddenly finds herself deputy post master aboard the train and faced with her first delivery - to the evil Lady Crepuscula. Then, the package itself begs Suzy not to deliver him.
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Wonderful adventure
- By ASW on 04-13-19
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The Train to Impossible Places, Book 1: A Cursed Delivery
- Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham
- Series: Train to Impossible Places, Book 1
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 10-02-18
- Language: English
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The Impossible Postal Express is no ordinary train. It's a troll-operated delivery service that runs everywhere from ocean-bottom shipwrecks to Trollville and to space. But when this impossible train comes roaring through Suzy's living room, her world turns upside down....
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The Great Brain Robbery
- A Train to Impossible Places, Book 2
- By: P. G. Bell
- Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
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Suzy Smith and her friends have gathered again for the re-launch of the Impossible Postal Express. The celebrations don't last long though, before Trollville is rocked by a violent tremor - one of a series growing more powerful by the day. It's clear something sinister is underfoot. Nevertheless, Suzy's got a long-overdue package that the Express must deliver, and it may just lead her to some answers.
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The Great Brain Robbery
- A Train to Impossible Places, Book 2
- Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham
- Series: Train to Impossible Places, Book 2
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
- Release date: 10-01-19
- Language: English
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Suzy Smith and her friends have gathered again for the re-launch of the Impossible Postal Express. The celebrations don't last long though, before Trollville is rocked by a violent tremor - one of a series growing more powerful by the day....
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The Silver Arrow
- By: Lev Grossman
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
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Kate and her younger brother, Tom, lead dull, uninteresting lives. And if their dull, uninteresting parents are anything to go by, they don't have much to look forward to. Why can't Kate have thrilling adventures and save the world the way people do in books? Even her 11th birthday is shaping up to be mundane - that is, until her mysterious and highly irresponsible Uncle Herbert, whom she's never even met before, surprises her with the most unexpected, exhilarating, inappropriate birthday present of all time: a colossal steam locomotive called the Silver Arrow.
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Family book
- By Amazon Customer on 10-08-20
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The Silver Arrow
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Series: The Silver Arrow, Book 1
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 09-01-20
- Language: English
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Kate and her younger brother, Tom, lead dull, uninteresting lives. And if their dull, uninteresting parents are anything to go by, they don't have much to look forward to....
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Trains
- Cars, Trucks & More!
- By: Julie Murray
- Narrated by: Nicole Gose
- Length: 11 mins
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Trains and railways have been moving humans and goods for more than 200 years. This series will delve into the histories of some of the most well-known passenger trains that still operate today.
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Trains
- Cars, Trucks & More!
- Narrated by: Nicole Gose
- Length: 11 mins
- Release date: 04-11-23
- Language: English
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Trains and railways have been moving humans and goods for more than 200 years. This series will delve into the histories of some of the most well-known passenger trains that still operate today....
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I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910
- By: Lauren Tarshis
- Narrated by: Kimberly M. Wetherell
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
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The snow came down faster than train crews could clear the tracks, piling up in drifts 20 feet high. At the Wellington train depot in the Cascade Mountains, two trains sat stranded, blocked in by snow slides to the east and west. Some passengers braved the storm to hike off the mountain, but many had no choice but to wait out the storm. But the storm didn’t stop. One day passed, then two, three . . . six days. The snow turned to rain. Then, just after midnight on March 1, a lightning storm struck the mountain, sending a ten-foot-high wave of snow barreling down the mountain.
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It was nice
- By JCSBK on 04-03-24
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I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910
- Narrated by: Kimberly M. Wetherell
- Series: I Survived, Book 22
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 09-06-22
- Language: English
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The snow came down faster than train crews could clear the tracks, piling up in drifts 20 feet high. At the Wellington train depot in the Cascade Mountains, two trains sat stranded, blocked in by snow slides to the east and west....
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Horrible Harry and the Birthday Girl
- By: Suzy Kline
- Narrated by: Johnny Heller
- Length: 41 mins
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Mary has every part of her ninth birthday party planned: She and her friends will take the train to the park to see an outdoor concert and play. But when the train gets delayed, her perfect day turns into a disaster! Fortunately Doug, Harry, and the rest of the gang are there to throw Mary a surprise birthday parade, and everyone learns that sometimes even when things don't go the way you planned, you can still have a good time.
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Horrible Harry and the Birthday Girl
- Narrated by: Johnny Heller
- Series: Horrible Harry
- Length: 41 mins
- Release date: 11-22-16
- Language: English
- Mary has every part of her ninth birthday party planned: She and her friends will take the train to the park to see an outdoor concert and play. But when the train gets delayed....
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