What is it that makes railroads such eerie places? It could be the spine-chilling metallic screech of the wheels grinding against the steel tracks. Or perhaps the rushing wind that threatens to pull you under as the railcars hurtle past. In this nerve-racking book, readers will discover just what it is that makes railroads so scary. The illuminating text is underscored by eye-catching photographs, stimulating design, and spellbinding sidebars. This high-interest material is seamlessly interwoven with educational historical background information.