--- product_id: 286542 title: "Locomotive" price: "£104.31" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Hardcover" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/286542-locomotive store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Locomotive **Price:** £104.31 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Locomotive - **How much does it cost?** £104.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/286542-locomotive) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Locomotive ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #34,022 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #16 in Children's American History of 1800s #51 in Children's Books on the U.S. #63 in Children's Trains Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,115) | | Dimensions | 10.5 x 0.5 x 11.75 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | Grade level | Preschool - 5 | | ISBN-10 | 1416994157 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1416994152 | | Item Weight | 1.44 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 64 pages | | Publication date | September 3, 2013 | | Publisher | Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books | | Reading age | 2 - 6 years, from customers | ## Images ![Locomotive - Image 1](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51aQezX7EaL.jpg) ![Locomotive - Image 2](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510ew5TRghL.jpg) ![Locomotive - Image 3](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516tqG4oOrL.jpg) ![Locomotive - Image 4](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51nrWn1LUbL.jpg) ![Locomotive - Image 5](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51pnUFKOBGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well done *by S***E on August 26, 2022* This is a great book. It is the fictional, but very realistic story of a family going West to Sacramento California. It is full of actual places, history, illustrations, and TRAINS! The jupiter is brillantly illustrated. The illustrator does a magnificent job on a diagram of the inner workings of the engine. My son is three years old and I thought he was a little young for the book, but we read it and reread it. I think he will only appreciate it more with time.I am updating my review. My son is now 4 years old and still loves the book. He uses the quote "westward westward goes the train" throughout the day. He has a better understanding of the mechanics of the trains. He loves the use of the double header in the book. It is a fascinating concept for him and he uses this phrase when playing with his own toy trains. I know that this concept was inspired by this book. The rickety bridge and the theoretical train explosion are clearly his favorite parts of the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best train book ever! *by E***O on March 11, 2025* My 4yo is enamored with this book. He will watch nothing other, play nothing other than trains for months straight now, and this is the only book he wants to read since it got here. It's kind of a long read but it's not boring and dragging like some kids' books are. There are different fonts and word art that make reading more interesting, as well as historical facts about the building of the rail line, travel to the west, the workings of the train, amenities for the passengers, and what happens at the stations along the way. I learned a lot just reading it to my kid. At the beginning there is a very cool map of the rail line that the train takes in the book and at the end there is a detailed diagram of the locomotive and all the parts. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hard to overstate the awesomeness *by A***. on January 15, 2025* If you have a kid who likes trains, this is the book. No matter how old, no matter how knowledgeable, Brian Floca brilliantly tells train-lovers about locomotives in this gem. The illustrations are top-notch, and the storytelling is excellent. My 4-year old cannot yet read, but he practically has the book memorized from how many times he's asked me to read it, and he now will sit quietly with it for up to an hour turning through the pages and taking breaks to play with his toy trains. ## Frequently Bought Together - Locomotive - Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner) - Hot Dog: (Winner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/286542-locomotive](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/286542-locomotive) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*