This is book 2 in the series. Peter and his Grandpa have built a miniature steam railway across their farm, linking their houses. It is a scenic journey, crossing fields, woodland and running beside a river. For Peter the great excitement of this book is learning to drive the steam engine, Fiery Fox. It is what he has been waiting for since they started to build the railway. Apart from one disastrous escapade, everything works as they intended. The story finishes with the railway running at night, taking Grandma to a surprise birthday dinner. They also extend the railway and build a turntable so the engine can always face forwards for pulling the trains. As with Book 1, the story is combined with lots of simply explained technical information and diagrams, contained in pages at the ends of relevant chapters. More parts of the steam engine and railway are explored.
I wish I could have had these books when I was a boy; they would have given me as much pleasure as they do now; and SO much information! Sir William McAlpine The Moonlight Express is every bit as enjoyable as the first story and succeeds in capturing the magic of railways in a unique way. Tony Collins, Chief Executive Virgin Trains. Chris Vine's second Peter's Railway book is every bit as charming and informative as the first... The perfect gift. Steam Railway Magazine Liam is eagerly consuming the Moonlight Express. I have been amazed how well the books hold his attention and how insistent he is that we too build a railway! They are wonderful gifts. Maggie, Australia
