Pope, Ray
The Model-Railway Men
- ISBN 13:
- 9780995729117
- author:
- Pope, Ray
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ray Pope Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.6 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Children / Juvenile, Children's, Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Mark's model railway was his most treasured possession. It was more than just a toy - it was a meticulously designed system that mimicked real-life railways as closely as possible. For Mark, the real thing meant the Southern and L.M.S. railways in their heyday of steam. However, he soon discovered he wasn't alone in his enthusiasm for steam locomotives. A small, worn-out pullover on one of his railway's platforms was a surprise discovery that would change everything. As Mark waited patiently for the pullover's owner to claim it, he met Telford, the first of the model-railway men. Telford and his family shared Mark's passion for steam locomotives, and soon Mark learned valuable insights about his railway from them. However, being part of this group came with its responsibilities - keeping their existence a secret from his parents, helping them acquire food and water, and replacing worn-out clothes. Despite the challenges, Mark found that knowing these model-railway men brought him a special kind of friendship that only fellow enthusiasts can understand. Their bravery and independence sometimes led to difficult situations, but Mark valued their camaraderie and learned valuable lessons from his experiences with them.
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