Peter's railway and the forgotten engine

adventurous · informative · inventive · exciting

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What is Peter's railway and the forgotten engine about?

Peter and Grandpa extend their miniature steam railway across the farm to Yockletts Village. They claim the new line will help Grandma with her shopping, but secretly they are planning thrilling high-speed train runs. Their work leads them to a forgotten traction engine, which they restore and bring back to life. When Grandma has a hair-raising escape and visiting locomotives arrive for the Great Train Race, Peter and Grandpa must discover which engine will cross the finish line first. Diagrams explain the railway science and engineering along the way.

About the author

Christopher Vine is a British children’s author who writes exciting stories about trains, engineering and adventure. He is best known for the Peter’s Railway series, which follows Peter and his family as they discover how railways work and enjoy journeys together. Christopher combines imaginative storytelling with fascinating facts, making his books fun for young railway enthusiasts and curious readers. His stories encourage children to ask questions, explore the world around them and dream up adventures of their own.