TELFORD AND THE
AMERICAN VISITOR
Ray Pope
In The Model-Railway Men Mark dis-
covered that a family of miniature people
were living in the drawer under the table
that supported his railway layout. For a
time they were the only people, except for
his father, who really understood and
shared his enthusiasm for "the age of
steam".
But now, with the arrival of the young
American, Pete, Mark finds a friend of his
own age—and a problem. It has been hard
enough to conceal the existence of the
Railway People from his parents, who only
visit the layout occasionally, but conceal-
ing it from Pete is far worse. Pete is a real
"buff" who is prepared to spend hours
working the railway and who has brought
much of his own equipment with him in-
eluding his fabulous locomotive the
"Giant".
Telford, the leader of the model-railway
men, expects to be able to ' 'show that
young feller from America a thing or two",
but becomes as entranced as Mark with
the "Giant". However, there are other less
appealing items in Pete's collection, in-
cluding one that puts Mrs. Telford in some
danger of her life when they try to use it
without knowing just what it will do. But
the worst difficulty arises when Pete leaves
his cine camera on the layout and Mark
finds that the railway people have acci-
dentally photographed themselves with it.
Pete sees the film and believes it is some
sort of trick work done by Mark, but Mark
realises only too well that if the film is seen
by other people it will mean the end of
peace and quiet for the railway people.
How he explains this to Telford and his
sons and how they contrive to find and
hide the film forms the climax of this
amusing and exciting story.
Illustrated by Gareth Floyd
Reviews of The Model Railway Men series include:-
The Model Railway Men (Book 1)
"A charming story about a family of tiny steam train enthusiasts....Mr. Pope brings to it a sense of characterisation and situation, plus a railway expertise that combine to make a very enjoyable book"
School Librarian (The Journal of The School Library Association).
Telford and the American Visitor (Book 2)
"The Model-Railway people are growing in depth of character as they encounter more trials, and Mark is learning the cost of secrecy...the story is exciting and funny". School Librarian
The Model Railway Men Take Over (Book 3)
"This book combines the 'romance of steam' with the miniature which most children enjoy."
Times Literary Supplement
Telfords Holiday (Book 4)
"Mark and his railway men move from the attic where the delightful secret of their existance has been kept secret to the more dangerous out of doors world...A welcome change of scene for these lively characters." Growing Point
Telford and the Festiniog Railway (Book 5)
"This series is consistently good...beautifully characterised, exciting and touching, and the background of railways and their history is lovingly created." Sunday Telegraph
Telford Saves the Line (Book 6)
"The book will undoubtebly be of interest to all railway enthusiasts, particularly those with a steam nostagia." Times Literary Supplement
Telford Goes Dutch (Book 7)
"Mark and his father visit Holland and...the model-railway men go too...and discover that they are not after all the last of their miniature race." Margery Fisher, Sunday Times
Telford Tells the Truth (Book 8)
"Telford could go on for ever - and thousands of faithful readers hope that he will...Splended stuff." Yorkshire Post
AMERICAN VISITOR
Ray Pope
In The Model-Railway Men Mark dis-
covered that a family of miniature people
were living in the drawer under the table
that supported his railway layout. For a
time they were the only people, except for
his father, who really understood and
shared his enthusiasm for "the age of
steam".
But now, with the arrival of the young
American, Pete, Mark finds a friend of his
own age—and a problem. It has been hard
enough to conceal the existence of the
Railway People from his parents, who only
visit the layout occasionally, but conceal-
ing it from Pete is far worse. Pete is a real
"buff" who is prepared to spend hours
working the railway and who has brought
much of his own equipment with him in-
eluding his fabulous locomotive the
"Giant".
Telford, the leader of the model-railway
men, expects to be able to ' 'show that
young feller from America a thing or two",
but becomes as entranced as Mark with
the "Giant". However, there are other less
appealing items in Pete's collection, in-
cluding one that puts Mrs. Telford in some
danger of her life when they try to use it
without knowing just what it will do. But
the worst difficulty arises when Pete leaves
his cine camera on the layout and Mark
finds that the railway people have acci-
dentally photographed themselves with it.
Pete sees the film and believes it is some
sort of trick work done by Mark, but Mark
realises only too well that if the film is seen
by other people it will mean the end of
peace and quiet for the railway people.
How he explains this to Telford and his
sons and how they contrive to find and
hide the film forms the climax of this
amusing and exciting story.
Illustrated by Gareth Floyd
Reviews of The Model Railway Men series include:-
The Model Railway Men (Book 1)
"A charming story about a family of tiny steam train enthusiasts....Mr. Pope brings to it a sense of characterisation and situation, plus a railway expertise that combine to make a very enjoyable book"
School Librarian (The Journal of The School Library Association).
Telford and the American Visitor (Book 2)
"The Model-Railway people are growing in depth of character as they encounter more trials, and Mark is learning the cost of secrecy...the story is exciting and funny". School Librarian
The Model Railway Men Take Over (Book 3)
"This book combines the 'romance of steam' with the miniature which most children enjoy."
Times Literary Supplement
Telfords Holiday (Book 4)
"Mark and his railway men move from the attic where the delightful secret of their existance has been kept secret to the more dangerous out of doors world...A welcome change of scene for these lively characters." Growing Point
Telford and the Festiniog Railway (Book 5)
"This series is consistently good...beautifully characterised, exciting and touching, and the background of railways and their history is lovingly created." Sunday Telegraph
Telford Saves the Line (Book 6)
"The book will undoubtebly be of interest to all railway enthusiasts, particularly those with a steam nostagia." Times Literary Supplement
Telford Goes Dutch (Book 7)
"Mark and his father visit Holland and...the model-railway men go too...and discover that they are not after all the last of their miniature race." Margery Fisher, Sunday Times
Telford Tells the Truth (Book 8)
"Telford could go on for ever - and thousands of faithful readers hope that he will...Splended stuff." Yorkshire Post
