If you’d like a behind-the-scenes look at some of the great stuff I used while writing Clackety Track, look no more. Links below.
Here is a great article that explains what ballast is and why it’s needed. You can also get more info on Shoulder Ballast Cleaners by going here.
Does the term monster train sound interesting? Yeah, I thought so. Go read about them here.
Of course, I had to listen to a train while I was writing. I did that by going here.
Except when I was working on the “Underground Train” poem. Then I listened to this.
The History Channel has a neat article with 8 things you might not know about trains. And you can read more cool facts about trains here.
Want to learn how steam engines work? Go here.