Noting that coupling stories and trains is an arrangement that appeals to nearly everyone and that building on this foundation provides an excellent theme for summer reading fun, this planning and activity guide offers suggestions to help librarians develop a highly motivating summer reading program. The first section of the guide discusses establishing an effective publicity campaign. The remaining sections of the guide present resources and activities for the program as follows: (1) bibliographies of materials about trains; (2) sources and resources for railroad information and collectibles; (3) railroad stories to tell (including "mad libs," flannel board stories, and railroad songs); (4) puppets and puppet theatre; (5) bulletin boards and displays; (6) crafts and activities; (7) games and contests; (8) puzzles; and (9) special programs and culminating activities. (HTH)