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What story does this image inspire for you?
Where is this train heading? How important is its cargo? What is its cargo? Is the train carrying stowaways? Who is the conductor? What types of people live in the remote towns it will be passing through?
Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration — or tell us about a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.
Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.
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Students 13 and older in the United States and the United Kingdom, and 16 and older elsewhere, are invited to comment. All comments are moderated by the Learning Network staff, but please keep in mind that once your comment is accepted, it will be made public.
