The Sarnglas railway series follows the story of the Sarnglas railway, a slate quarry railway where the four engines of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John work hard to keep the quarry running. However financial troubles and modern techniques soon threaten to close the railway for good. Can our intrepid engines adapt to a more modern world? Join them on their fun filled journey of discovery as they try to navigate into calmer waters. Told in Christopher Awdry’s own unique storytelling style, and beautifully illustrated by renowned artist Jonathan Clay, these are a short series of books that both adults and children alike will appreciate and enjoy.
Join in the beautifully illustrated story of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, four engines that work at the Sarnglas Slate railway. Follow them on their family inspired journey as the Railway struggles to adapt to the modern world, with the threat of closure looming, can the engines pull together to help save the railway, or is it all doomed to fail.
Find out as you open the page and embark on a magical journey, brought to life by the vivid words of Christopher Awdry and the remarkably detailed images of Jonathan Clay.
Luke Goes Flying is the second book in the delightful Sarnglas Railway Series which continues the story of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, four engines of the railway who find themselves in uncharted territory. The railway is now a tourist attraction, and instead of hauling slate, they’ll be now be carrying passengers. How will they adapt to the changes? Will it all go to plan?
This enchanting story is beautifully written by Christopher Awdry and expertly illustrated by Jonathan Clay, in such depth and clarity that both children and adults alike will not be disappointed.