Rail Transport In Fiction
Examples of railways in fiction include:
| Name | Description | Originator | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxcar Children | |||
| Hogwarts Express | Harry Potter book series | J. K. Rowling | Books, Film |
| Polar Express | Takes children to the North Pole. | Book, Film | |
| The Railway Series | Featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and friends | Rev. W. Awdry | Books, TV series |
| The Railway Children | E. Nesbit | Books, Film |
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