The Young Train Master

"The Young Train Master" by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a story about Allan West's rise in the railroad world. He becomes the chief dispatcher for the Ohio Division of the P. & O. railway. The book follows Allan as he deals with tough situations at work and his relationships. The story starts in Wadsworth, Ohio, where Allan has made a nice life for himself. One pretty October evening, Allan is excited to see his childhood friend, Mamie, who has been traveling and soon, celebrates his eight years at the railroad. He then finds out he is being promoted to a new very important role. The plot shows how Allan starts his new big job at the railroad and hints at upcoming problems between workers. The book is full of excitement, and it tells how Allan grows as a person as he learns the complexity of working on the railroad.