Ralph on the Overland Express; Or, The Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer
1910
Ralph on the Overland Express; Or, The Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer
1910
Adventure, American Literature, Novels
Published in 1910, 'Ralph on the Overland Express' by Allen Chapman follows Ralph Fairbanks, the youngest engineer of the Great Northern Railroad, on his first trial run with locomotive No. 999. The story delves into themes of ambition and camaraderie as Ralph faces challenges from both his surly fireman, Lemuel Fogg, who resents his promotion, and external threats tied to his past. This juvenile fiction novel captures the trials and triumphs of a young engineer navigating the complexities of his profession and personal relationships.
