Chris Vine is best known for his Peter's railway series of books, written for children to educate them in all things engineering.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.