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 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 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

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.

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. To add to the adventure they discover some evidence still lying on the ground.

Adventures on the farm railway through the year. A new locomotive, (Duchess of Hamilton); a new machine is constructed in Grandpa's workshop; raising money for charity and The Ghost Train Party!...

Our new Activity Book is packed full of trains, colouring and engineering puzzles. Some of the activities are easy, others are more challenging. There's something for everyone: colouring, maths, crossword, anagrams, spot the dangers, join the dots, brain teasers, terrible train jokes, and a fabulous, new Spot the Difference!