Books with title Model Railway Men Take Over

THE MODEL-RAILWAY MEN TAKE OVER Ray Pope As readers of THE MODEL-RAILWAY MEN and TELFORD AND THE AMERICAN VISITOR already know, the model railway in Mark's attic houses a race of miniature railway folk, led by that redoubtable engine driver of the great age of steam, Telford. Up till now, Mark has always been there to arrange about getting them food and to help them out of their difficulties. But now his family is going on holiday and they are to be left to their own devices. Before leaving, Mark makes such arrangements as he can, but his efforts have to be limited to what he is able to do without arousing his parents' suspicions. So the model-railway people find them- selves faced with a world of difficulties once he is gone. How they get themselves from floor to floor of the house, how they cope with what to them are huge hostile insects and how they explore the food resources of the pantry all provide plenty of fun and excitement. But it is the world of "machines" that Telford cannot resist, and it is in exploring it in Mark's home that he finds one of the greatest experiences of his life (driving a real steam cngine)— and almost loses one of his family. Addicts of the series will welcome in this book the appearance of a delightfully eccentric new character, Brindley, who, despite his despised "h'office" background, turns out when put to the test to be a real "model-railway man" all the same. 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 LibrarianThe Model Railway Men Take Over (Book 3)"This book combines the 'romance of steam' with the miniature which most children enjoy."Times Literary SupplementTelfords 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 PointTelford 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 TelegraphTelford Saves the Line (Book 6)"The book will undoubtebly be of interest to all railway enthusiasts, particularly those with a steam nostagia." Times Literary SupplementTelford 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 TimesTelford Tells the Truth (Book 8)"Telford could go on for ever - and thousands of faithful readers hope that he will...Splended stuff." Yorkshire Post