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Name: Higgins of the railroad museum
Author: Ethelyn M. Parkinson

📘 Higgins of the railroad museum by Ethelyn M. Parkinson

During a summer break, a teenage boy and his faithful dog Higgins join the staff of a railroad museum. Together they explore the world of trains, learning about rail history while finding adventure and camaraderie in the rail yards and exhibits.

First publish date: 1970

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Ethelyn M. Parkinson

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