Wrong tracks
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Who is sabotaging the Rainhill Trials? Edward Entwistle can’t believe his luck when the famous inventor, George Stephenson, chooses him to be the night watchman to guard his new top secret locomotive engine. Stephenson is determined his new locomotive will win The Rainhill Trials; a race of innovation and daring. But strange and dangerous accidents keep stalling construction. Edward can’t help but wonder if someone is out to stop Stephenson from winning the race. With the help of Prudence, an engineering obsessed char girl, Edward sets out to uncover who is really behind the Rainhill disasters. ‘Wrong Tracks’ is inspired by the true events of the Rainhill Trials.
Who is sabotaging the Rainhill Trials?
It is 1829. Everyone is talking about the exciting new railways and young Edward Entwistle cannot believe his good fortune: a chance encounter sees him offered a job at the Stephensons’ Steam Locomotive Manufactory.
The Stephensons are preparing for an important competition – The Rainhill Trials. A race of innovation and daring which will award the winner a contract to run the new Liverpool & Manchester Rail Way. Edward must protect the father and son inventors’ latest creation – their precious Premium Engine – but strange and dangerous accidents keep stalling construction.
Edward and his new loco-mad friend Prudence soon realise someone is trying to scupper the Stephensons’ chances. It is up to the friends to spot sabotage and chase down spies in a thrilling race against the clock.
Inspired by the Rainhill Trials.
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