Christopher G. C. Vine

Christopher G. C. Vine

  • 5 stars across 19 books
Since a very small boy, Chris has always loved everything mechanical, especially steam engines. The first workshop was in his bedroom where he made an electric go-kart aged 8, followed by a mini-bike powered by the engine from a petrol lawn mower.He spent many holidays on a friend's farm where there was a miniature railway across a field and so started a love of making model steam locomotives. The latest is Bongo, 8 feet long and the inspiration for Fiery Fox in the books.Chris wanted to share his love and knowledge of railways and engineering: Peter's Railway is the result.
6th June 2012

Peter's Railway Now and Then

A dream come true: Peter is invited to ride in the cab of a large modern diesel locomotive! Luckily the journey was not... MorePeter's Railway Now and Then

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12th December 2009

Peter's Railway and the Forgotten Engine

This is book 3 in the series. Peter and his Grandpa have built a miniature steam railway across their farm, linking thei... MorePeter's Railway and the Forgotten Engine

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9th September 2009

Peter's Railway and the Moonlight Express

This is book 2 in the series. Peter and his Grandpa have built a miniature steam railway across their farm, linking thei... MorePeter's Railway and the Moonlight Express

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6th June 2011

Peter's Railway Christmas Steam

Peter saves Christmas! - In this charming and gentle tale, Peter and Grandpa save the day with a wonderful tale of nig... MorePeter's Railway Christmas Steam

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8th August 2011

Peter's Railway a Bit of Energy

A technical story book for inquisitive minds - Grandpa tries to answer a tricky question. "Where does the little steam ... MorePeter's Railway a Bit of Energy

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1st May 2012

Peter's Railway Molten Metal

Peter and Grandpa make a little electric loco from an old mobility scooter and bits of wood and metal from around the fa... MorePeter's Railway Molten Metal

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1st July 2011

Peter's Railway Surprise Goods

A bed-time story with a twist. "Once upon a time - there was an extra special train with a top secret load." Electric,... MorePeter's Railway Surprise Goods

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6th June 2010

Peter's Railway to the Rescue

In Book 4 of this fascinating and educational series, Peter and Grandpa are faced with the coldest winter anyone can rem... MorePeter's Railway to the Rescue

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Recent Reviews

  • Peter's Railway a Bit of Energy

    Peter's Railway a Bit of Energy

    by Toppa

    Facinating how a good book can interest children in the real world and a facinating hobby?

    Christopher Vine has the gift of making engineering inte...

  • Peter's Railway a Dark and Stormy Night

    Peter's Railway a Dark and Stormy Night

    by Toppa

    Excellent - just what young people need after Thomas.It has an interesting and accurate story which reflects the author's knowledge of the world of ra...

  • Peter's Railway Now and Then

    Peter's Railway Now and Then

    by Toppa

    We have all of the Peter's Railway books and none of them disappoint. A lovely stepping stone from Thomas The Tank Engine stories. So sweet....

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