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Silver Arrow volume 1
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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,...
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Join Tulip on a mind-bending journey aboard the mysterious Infinity Train, alongside her companions Atticus, the canine king of Corginia, and One-One, a robot with dueling personalities. With puzzles and perils awaiting them in every car, and the relentless Steward on their trail, will Tulip ever find a way off the train and return home?
5) Unstoppable
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A runaway train, transporting deadly, toxic chemicals, is barreling down on Scranton, Pennsylvania, and only two men can stop it: a veteran engineer and a young conductor. Thousands of lives hang in the balance as these ordinary heroes attempt to chase down one million tons of hurtling steel and prevent an epic disaster.
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Adventure zone volume 2
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"In the second Adventure Zone graphic novel (adapted from the McElroy family's wildly popular D&D podcast), we rejoin hero-adjacent sort-of-comrades-in-arms Taako, Magnus, and Merle on a wild careen through a D&D railroad murder mystery. This installment has a little of everything: a genius child detective, an axe-wielding professional wrestler, a surly wizard, cursed magical artifacts, and a pair of meat monsters. You know, the usual things you find...
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"Helplessly, Pat watched tons of snow slide from the side of Kendall Mountain, filling the clearing. It was over in an instant. An impenetrable white barricade now separated him from the waiting girls. In desperation, he pulled off his mittens, cupped his hands, and shouted as loud as he could. "Kade! Sara! Are you all right?" No answer. The silence was terrifying. Silverton, Colorado--final destination of one of the most famous narrow-gauge steam...
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Take control of mighty machines traveling at breath-taking speeds around the world! train sim world puts you in the driver's seat of high speed trains, freight services and intercity locomotives, challenging you to carry out a number of duties all across the globe. LIVE out your rail Fan dreams exploring highly detailed and immersive environments, finding the BEST vantage points from which to capture those once-in-a-lifetime shots.
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Take control of mighty machines traveling at breath-taking speeds around the world! train sim world puts you in the driver's seat of high speed trains, freight services and intercity locomotives, challenging you to carry out a number of duties all across the globe. LIVE out your rail Fan dreams exploring highly detailed and immersive environments, finding the BEST vantage points from which to capture those once-in-a-lifetime shots.
10) Railway empire
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" In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition. You'll also need to hire and manage your workforce if you want to ensure an efficient train service, whilst also develop over 300 technologies ranging from...
12) Maglev trains
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Maglev trains sound like the stuff of science fiction, but its yet another scientific marvel that engineers have made a reality. These superfast trains float above their rails, darting from place to place at remarkable speeds. This book explores how maglev trains work, the science behind the magnets at work, and the history of maglev technology. From train technology first developed in Germany to the fastest maglev trains in the world, readers will...
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"Trains have been a crucial part of the world's transportation infrastructure since the 1800s. They made travel so much easier, faster, and cheaper that vacations, which had previously been accessible only to the very wealthy, suddenly became feasible for lower-class families. Although cars and airplanes replaced the majority of train travel over time, trains are once again becoming competitive as tracks are upgraded to accommodate incredibly fast...
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"Feel the power of simulation in your hands. Experience immense velocity and express unrivalled creativity with Train Sim World 4! Expand your rail hobby and discover the raw emotion of driving a diverse array of iconic routes and trains. From training center to mountain pass, this is your journey."--
19) Jump the cracks
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On the way to visit her father in New York City, fifteen-year-old Victoria finds an apparently abused child in the train's bathroom and soon finds herself branded a kidnapper and on the run while trying to fulfill her promise to protect the boy at all costs.