Stourbridge Lion: America's First Locomotive

by Karl Zimmermann, Steven Walker (Illustrator)

On August 8, 1829, a small town in northeastern Pennsylvania witnessed something never seen before in America: the first locomotive to run on commercial rails. The engine was named the Stourbridge Lion. The iron contraption chugged down the track, belching steam, to the sound of cheers and booming cannon. This concise and lively history follows the Stourbridge Lion's journey from Stourbridge, England, where it was built, to Honesdale, Pennsylvania, where it made its historic run, marking the dawn of American railroading. Here is the story of the real little engine that could.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story of the first commercial steam locomotive in America.

[Shawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This picture book tells the story of the first commercial steam locomotive to run on rail in America, right here in Honesdale, PA. Gr K-3

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm very intrigued by early steam locomotives. Most likely it's from seeing the replica of the Stephenson's Rocket in the Buster Keaton film, Our Hospitality.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Racine BOB 2013.

Picture book about the first commercial steam locomotive in US. Great illustrations.

[wildct2003 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good basic info on early transportation.