Ralph on the Engine; Or, The Young Fireman of the Limited Mail

The night run is supposed to be routine, but when young fireman Ralph Fairbanks spots something wrong on the tracks, he knows trouble is coming. A landslide in the wrong place, too convenient to be an accident. His old enemies are behind it, and they're planning to hit the Limited Mail. With the train thundering toward disaster and no time to lose, Ralph has to think fast and act faster. He may be the youngest man on the Great Northern Railroad, but he's not about to let some thieves derail his train or his reputation. The engineers and conductors watch with knowing eyes as this ambitious kid proves he's got what it takes. This is the kind of story that made boys in 1912 stay up past their bedtime with a flashlight under the covers, and the magic still holds. A rollicking railroad adventure about courage, loyalty, and the particular thrill of being young and brave in a dangerous world.