title: Railways' Strangest Tales (Strangest series)
author:  Tom Quinn 
description: <DIV><B>Tom Quinn</B> has written five titles in the Strangest series.</DIV>
zlib_text: Synopsis:
  
  Tom Langdon, a weary and cash-strapped journalist, was banned from flying in
  the U.S. when an overly probing search wand caused him to blow his top at
  LaGuardia Airport. Now, the train is his only option to get to Los Angeles for
  Christmas to be with his girlfriend. To finance the trip, he pitches a story
  about a train ride taken during Christmas season to his ex-flame editor,
  Eleanor. Thereupon begins one of the most hilarious — and heartwarming — train
  rides ever. Along the way Tom encounters mechanical failures, derailments, and
  eccentric characters like Agnes Joe, who rides trains all the time, though no
  one knows why. There’s also a mysterious passenger whom Tom suspects may be a
  fugitive, an avalanche that changes everyone’s Christmas plans, unexpected
  romance, and a rekindling of holiday spirits. As the mighty Southwest Chief
  chugs along, Tom Langdon and his wonderful train adventure will have you
  laughing as you turn the pages. It will also reacquaint you with what m