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This is book 1 of a fascinating and educational series. "Peter's Railway" is the story of a young boy who lives with his family in a cottage at the edge of his Grandpa's farm. It is a long way by road between their two houses and Grandpa does not own a car. So to make visiting each other easier, they build a miniature steam railway. They have some adventures along the way and use all sorts of machines and tools to help them in their great building project. In quiet moments, Grandpa tells Peter some incredible tales from the old times on the railways. The story ends with the grand opening ceremony with the first steam train running the full length of the scenic railway, through the fields, woods and past the river. The book combines the story with lots of simply explained technical information and diagrams. They are on pages at the ends of relevant chapters to avoid getting in the way of the story.
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These books are intended for children from around the age of 6 to 12. However they are enjoyed from the age of 4 or 5 onwards, (to 90!)
They combine a story with lots of simple technical informtation, clearly explained with diagrams and text.
They combine a story with lots of simple technical informtation, clearly explained with diagrams and text.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Both my sons (ages 8 and 11) were enthralled by the story of Peter's railway and how it is actually constructed. They are both train nuts and the younger one in particular has been poring over the diagram sections showing how cuttings are made and how other real-life engineering aspects are tackled. Would please all young train-lovers with a desire for practical knowledge of railway building, as well as those who just like a good steam-train story! A step up from Thomas the Tank Engine.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An excellent book for children who are interested in miniature railways. This is a story of a granddad working with his grandson to build a railway between their two houses over land owned by the Grandfather.
Gives a good insight into model engineering practices too.
Ideal as a Christmas present.
Gives a good insight into model engineering practices too.
Ideal as a Christmas present.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My son has just been given this book for his seventh birthday. I am totally bowled over by it. A lovely story about the relationship between a grandfather and his grandson and how they build a miniature railway together. The author successfully intermingles a lot of facts about railway building within the story. The story is also laced with humour through anecdotes (and the GW)! Both my son and myself thoroughly enjoyed the book. Can not recommend it highly enough. The writing is superb and the illustrations are beautiful. I hope that one day my son will read this book to his own children. This book deserves to be a classic.
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Peter's Railway
This is the most brilliant book for engineeringly minded young ones. My 5 year old can't get enough of it, and neither can his father or grandfather!
Published 12 months ago by Imogen
Excellent read for young and older budding Engineers
As a professional engineer I was delighted to come across this book for my twins. Although only 3 years old they love the story and especially the detailed descriptions of... Read more
Published 16 months ago by daveslave101
a book to share
I bought this book for my five yr old grandson who is besotted with trains. Not only is this a great story but has great illustrations showing how the track and train was built. Read more
Published 17 months ago by nannisandi
Excellent book
My son (aged 9) is on the autistic spectrum. He is passionate about railways, and since we gave him this book a week ago, he's barely put it down. Fabulous! Read more
Published 20 months ago by M. Sutton
Taking the Express Rail Link to adventure!
Peter and his grandfather love spending time together, but they need a better, faster more exciting way to visit each other. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by Mr. R. Sutherland
Peters Railway and the Moonlight Express
A really good read for me (aged 68) and my grandson (aged 5). We both really enjoyed all the information
Published on 26 Nov 2009 by Rtj Lockyer
Wonderful
My (almost) six-year old son is obsessed with trains and loves this book. He is starting to show an interest in how the trains actually work and this is a great introduction to... Read more
Published on 9 May 2009 by Seapig
Peter's railway by Christopher Vine
My 8 year old and his train enthusiast grandad have really enjoyed sharing this book. It is a sweet story of a boy and his grandpa and their quest to build a mini steam railway... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by sophie
A wonderful book for enquiring minds of whatever age
Pete Waterman sums it up when he says "At last here is a book for train loving kids who have grown out of the more junior railway books. They will love it. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2008 by L. V. Macmillan
Excellent Book for Xmas
An excellent book for getting kids interested in model engineering, recommended as an Xmas present for 6 to 12 year olds [and dads??]
Published on 24 Sep 2008 by rontr6
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