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Hardback, 96 pages with 30 watercolour pictures by John Wardle. Recommended Age Range 6-12 years
Peter’s Railway is an intriguing story about Peter and his Grandpa building and operating a miniature steam railway on a farm. In book 2 the story continues with building a turntable using parts from an old tractor and Peter learns to drive the engine, Fiery Fox.
Technical ideas explored: The boiler with its safety valves and water gauge; Wheel arrangements for locomotives; Points; Turntables and ball bearings; Turning loop to turn the trains: More on pistons, cylinders and valves. There are also 14 pages of simple technical drawings to explain, add interest and answer questions.
The books are written by Christopher Vine, a Chartered Engineer who loves railways and anything mechanical or electrical. They are his way of passing on his love and knowledge of engineering to today’s youngsters
Add a personal dedication in the text box and author Chris will sign your book before posting.
*Books are posted directly from the author so may not arrive at the same time as other purchases from this website
Peter’s Railway is an intriguing story about Peter and his Grandpa building and operating a miniature steam railway on a farm. In book 2 the story continues with building a turntable using parts from an old tractor and Peter learns to drive the engine, Fiery Fox.
Technical ideas explored: The boiler with its safety valves and water gauge; Wheel arrangements for locomotives; Points; Turntables and ball bearings; Turning loop to turn the trains: More on pistons, cylinders and valves. There are also 14 pages of simple technical drawings to explain, add interest and answer questions.
The books are written by Christopher Vine, a Chartered Engineer who loves railways and anything mechanical or electrical. They are his way of passing on his love and knowledge of engineering to today’s youngsters
Add a personal dedication in the text box and author Chris will sign your book before posting.
*Books are posted directly from the author so may not arrive at the same time as other purchases from this website
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