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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the Reverend Awdry's final books, and the last one to focus on the mainline characters. It was published in 1968, which was siginificant as it was the final year of steam on British Railways. The is constantly referred to throughout this book, with the threat of dieselisation, the fate of steam on the British mainland, and the daring escape of one engine from scrap. However, the book proves Sodor to be a safe haven from the threats of the mainland, with the reassurance that steam will continue there. Flying Scotsman pays a visit, and, at a time when branch lines were closing down, here, one re-opens, with a new tank engine, Oliver, who has escaped the scrapyard, called in to help run it. It is often said that this is one of the darkest books in the series, and with the constant theme of scrapping, perhaps it is, but it also manages to provide the usual humour and banter, and in all, has to be one of the most memorable books in the series.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a nice older version of the Thomas stories. There is a lot more technical detail in this, than in the more modern series. This is lovely for real Thomas enthusiasts, but can make answering the little ones questions a little difficult if you don't have an in-depth knowledge of railways yourself!
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I loved this book as a little boy and now my children seem to enjoy me reading it to them (they could be humouring me!)
This book stuck in my mind because of the hint of danger and sadness, which is untypical of these books. The story of Oliver's desperate escape had real suspense and prompted many questions about what happened to steam engines and many branch lines.
This book stuck in my mind because of the hint of danger and sadness, which is untypical of these books. The story of Oliver's desperate escape had real suspense and prompted many questions about what happened to steam engines and many branch lines.
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