Bøker av Christopher G. C. Vine

A railway adventure on the farm. The children are riding on the little railway when they get caught in a rainstorm. While drying by the fire, Grandpa tells them two stories from the old days on the railways - both stories are true.

A railway adventure in a transport museum. The children spend the night at a railway museum where they all agree that it's a great shame that nothing works: The exhibits are all lifeless. That is until Grandpa has one of his "excellent" ideas! Why not bring one of the monster locomotives back to life?

A railway adventure on the farm. The children foil a terrible robbery and catch the dangerous villains. Their methods are brave and unconventional, causing much damage and enjoyable mayhem. The adventure ends when the children are presented with a huge reward!

Peter is on holiday with his family in Scotland when Grandpa learns of a spectacular train crash. It happened nearby so they go exploring to find the exact spot. It's a true story where a crazy mistake led to disaster, but no-one was hurt. To show how easy it is to make a blunder like this, Grandpa tells another story which ends with a Bang!

Peter and Grandpa make a little electric locomotive from an old mobility scooter. With Grandpa's furnace, scrap iron is melted, then moulded into wheels. At last the engine is ready to go, but for how long? A "making" adventure with a twist and lots of technical information. 12 Watercolours by John Wardle. Age 6 to 12.

A hilarious story involving steam trains, food and fun!! Grandpa is left in charge of the children, but can he be trusted to feed them? Of course, but not in quite the way Mum intended!! A picnic aboard the little train leads to sausages being cooked in the firebox and then a messy disaster... With 12 watercolours by John Wardle. Age 3 to 6

It's time to test out a new model locomotive on Peter's Railway. But too much speed leads to a derailment, just like the original in the old days. Tales of a smashed up engine with split steam pipes and a heroic fireman to the rescue. A wonderful true story for all train lovers, young and old! 12 Watercolours by John Wardle. Age 6 to 12.

A dream come true: Peter is invited to ride in the cab of a modern diesel locomotive! Luckily the journey was not as wild as Grandpa's tale from the old steam days: Wagons without brakes and runaway carriages getting lost at night... An adventure with Peter and Grandpa with real engineering detail and 12 watercolours by John Wardle. Age 6 to 12

A Grandpa story: This true tale is about a train crash many years ago; so crazy you could not make it up!! Luckily no one gets hurt when a couple of houses get demolished - Age 6-12.

A technical story book - Grandpa tries to answer a tricky question. "Where does the little steam train get its energy from?" A simple lump of coal from the time of dinosaurs!!! This wonderful story of energy conversion is just perfect for those with inquisitive minds. It even covers photosynthesis. Age 6-12.

A bed-time story with a twist. "Once upon a time - there was an extra special train with a top secret load." This "Little" Peter's Railway book is aimed at younger readers (3 - 6 years), there is some simple engineering, buried in the story.

Peter saves Christmas! Peter and Grandpa save the day with a wonderful tale of night time steam train adventures to Santa's woodland grotto, magically lit up by hundreds of tiny lamps. This "Little" Peter's Railway book is aimed at younger readers (3-6 years), there are lots of simple details on making things and running a miniature steam train

Book 4 of the series. Peter and Grandpa have a daring rescue mission (or two) and build a watermill to power the house and farm. Of course there are plenty of adventures and Grandpa's stories. Age 6-12.

Book 1. Tells the story of a young boy who lives with his family in a cottage at the edge of his Grandpa's farm. To make visiting each other easier, they build a miniature steam railway between their houses. 96 pages with 14 pages of simply explained technical diagrams and 30 watercolour pictures. Age 6 to 12 years.

Book 2. Peter and his Grandpa have built a miniature steam railway across their farm. Now they extend the line and build a turntable. The great excitement for Peter is learning to drive the locomotive. 96 pages with 14 pages of simply explained technical diagrams and 30 watercolour pictures. Age 6 to 12 years.