"Welcome to the Northern Central Railway — a journey into history! Along the way, you’ll learn all about trains...and have a lot of fun, too. You will meet interesting people, see exciting new sights, and discover things you never knew before. You’re in for quite a ride! Trains are really exciting! Sure, they make lots of noise with their whistles, clickety-clacks, and all that chugging along the rails. But that’s what so many people like about them. They’re also a fun way to travel — very different from cars or bicycles — and that’s something else to like about them. They’re also big...a lot bigger than almost any other form of transportation. That’s pretty cool! So, come on board. When you’re finished reading this book, you’ll know a lot about a very special railroad — the Northern Central Railway of York (NCR). In fact, you will be an official NCR expert! The adventure is waiting. It’s time to turn the page and begin your journey"--Inside cover.