Peter's Railway Molten Metal

Author: Vine, Christopher G. C.

Reading age: from c 6 years

Published on 1 May 2012 by Christopher Vine in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Peter's Railway' series.

Paperback / softback | 32 pages, 14 colour illustrations
150 x 138 x 4 | 68g

Peter and Grandpa make a little electric loco from an old mobility scooter and bits of wood and metal from around the farm. With the aid of Grandpa's furnace, scrap iron is heated until it is white hot and liquid, then moulded into wheels. With a bit of wiring and paint, the engine is ready to go, but for how long? A 'making' adventure with a twist for Peter and his Grandpa. Lots of technical information with 12 Watercolours by John Wardle. Age 6 to 12 years.