The Young Railroaders

While aimed at youths, this series of tales of the just-opening West makes a rollicking good story for adults, too. Three teen-age boys, trained as telegraphers, manage to get themselves in and out of a wide variety of harrowing circumstances. Using their knowledge of Morse code, the science of telegraphs, and the operation of railroads, the boys stir in native resourcefulness, quick-thinking, and when the occasion demands it, raw courage - to effect rescues, thwart thieves, and solve mysteries. If Tom Swift had lived in the nineteenth century, he could not have had more exciting escapades! (Summary by Mark F. Smith) (8 hr 20 min)

Chapters

One Kind of Wireless	26:20	Read by Mark F. Smith
An Original Emergency Battery	15:19	Read by Mark F. Smith
A Tinker Who Made Good	24:05	Read by Mark F. Smith
he Other Tinker Also Makes Good	15:40	Read by Mark F. Smith
The Electrical Detective	21:25	Read by Mark F. Smith
Jack Has His Adventure	17:53	Read by Mark F. Smith
A Race Through the Flames	16:15	Read by Mark F. Smith
The Secret Telegram	16:31	Read by Mark F. Smith
Jack Plays Reporter, With Unexpected Results	21:15	Read by Mark F. Smith
A Runaway Train	16:21	Read by Mark F. Smith
The Haunted Station	22:57	Read by Mark F. Smith
In a Bad Fix, And Out	21:58	Read by Mark F. Smith
Part 1, Professor Click, Mind-Reader	20:46	Read by Mark F. Smith
Part 2, Professor Click, Mind-Reader	23:26	Read by Mark F. Smith
The Last of the Freight Thieves	25:16	Read by Mark F. Smith
The Dude Operator	24:34	Read by Mark F. Smith
A Dramatic Flagging	19:44	Read by Mark F. Smith
Wilson Again Distinguishes Himself	25:16	Read by Mark F. Smith
With the Construction Train	22:57	Read by Mark F. Smith
The Enemy’s Hand Again, and a Capture	21:59	Read by Mark F. Smith
Prisoner	18:45	Read by Mark F. Smith
Turning the Tables	31:57	Read by Mark F. Smith
The Defence of the Viaduct	29:57	Read by Mark F. Smith

Reviews

Adventurous

(3 stars)

Janelle

This classic, episodic novel features three teenage McGyvers working on the developing railroad of the 1800's. The book had a slow start, but it became more enjoyable as it progressed. The stories were rather formulaic, and the good guys always won out. But that's part of its appeal. I recommend this to young readers/listeners with an interest in historical fiction or the history of telegraphing and railroads. Thanks very much to the narrator. You were terrific.

excellent book & well read by Mark Smith

(5 stars)

Kilroy 2.0

This is a good listen for any age. As is mentioned in the description I can see the similarities between this and the Tom Swift series of books. The majority of the chapters can stand alone once you get to know the characters. Most but not all the chapters set the stage for an adventure which is neatly concluded by the end of the chapter. It's nice that each and every chapter is not ended with a cliffhanger. Well with the exception of one two parter and the last few chapters. Over all everything fits together nicely and is all tied up neatly by the end. I have only listened to a few books read by Mark Smith this is in my opinion one of the finest readings I've heard from Mark to date.

Fun and Adventurous short story.

(5 stars)

Andy H

I love this book, I wish there would have been more or a series of these boys. I will say it's kind of crazy to think that these kids were put into some of the situations most of them truely dangerous. also the narrator is one of the best there is.

Young Railroaders

(5 stars)

shavon

Nothing more beautiful than an honest young man except that if he is also clever. US history is filled with such. This book was well read and far more worth my time than I expected.

Very good

(5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

quite enjoyable stories, sometimes a bit contrived feeling, but fun for preteen through adult. Hard to stop listening once into one of the stories. Loved then ending of the book.