“Ol’ 556 - Alaska’s Mighty Steam Engine” is a children’s book created by Shannon Cartwright in 2007. This is an unlimited edition book. When viewed from the front, the dimensions are 8.75 inches high by 11.25 inches wide.
In the late 1940’s, Alaska’s steam trains were gradually replaced by new diesel-electric locomotives. In this dramatic tale, one powerful locomotive, Ol’ 556, comes back to life to save the day. Ol’ 556 celebrates the railroad’s earlier days when courageous men and powerful steam engines battled the elements to keep the line open through the Last Frontier. A combination of history and fantasy, this story is fun for ages 3 to adult.