Train journeys are a fun experience irrespective of age. The shrieking whistle of the locomotive, the winding tracks, the myriad views passing by the windows and interactions with fellow travellers make journeying by train an enjoyable experience. Locomotive (Caldecott Medal Book) takes you on an exploratory trip of America’s early railroad system. You travel along with a family on the brand new transcontinental railroad between Omaha and San Francisco, with the locomotive chugging along the diverse landscape. The book gives details of the trip, the speed and strength of the mighty locomotives and the mechanism that powers them. The detailed narration triggers your senses and you can feel the heat of the engine, hear the hiss of steam and see the different landscapes zip past. With steam locomotives having made their exit, the book can fascinate young kids and is a must-read for train buffs and those interested in tracing the history of railroads. Ride the rails, cross the young country!