Part of the Legend Classics series Her child characters are remarkable because they are so entirely human. They are intelligent vain aggressive humorous witty cruel compassionate... in fact they are like adults - Gore Vidal The Railway Children a much-loved childrens classic was first published in 1906 and has never been out of print. It is a classic tale of humanity eternal love and kindness. The lives of Roberta Peter and Phyllis are shattered when their father is falsely accused of spying forcing them to move away from their London home to a cottage in rural Yorkshire. They soon become enchanted with a railway that runs nearby. There follows a series of many adventures including saving a train from disaster and befriending an old Gentleman (a daily commuter) who helps them in their struggle to prove their fathers innocence.