The Railway Children (version 3)


Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)

(4.9 stars; 65 reviews)

When their father mysteriously goes away, three children and their story-writing mother leave their comfortable life in London and move to a little house, Three Chimneys, in the country. Free to roam the countryside, Peter, Bobbie, and Phil make friends and enjoy adventures in and around the nearby railway station, and wave to the passing train each day, asking it to send their love to Father. There are
no magical adventures in this Nesbit story, but as usual her child characters are so realistic that you feel they are your friends! (6 hr 6 min)

Chapters

The Beginning of Things 25:51 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Peter's Coal Mine 30:58 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Old Gentleman 27:14 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Engine-burglar 31:25 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Prisoners and Captives 23:24 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Saviours of the Train 24:50 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
For Valour 27:30 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Amateur Firemen 23:52 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Pride of Perks 26:24 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Terrible Secret 23:31 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Hound in the Red Jersey 30:03 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
What Bobbie Brought Home 23:13 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Hound's Grandfather 25:20 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The End 23:04 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)

Reviews

Narration adds to the story


(5 stars)

This story is an old favorite. This narration is a new one! The warmth of the narrator's voice adds depth to the story itself.

enjoyed


(5 stars)

Lovely book and Kara always does a bang up job!

fabulous


(5 stars)

lovely old-fashioned story ....I love it and the film

Wonderful Story


(5 stars)

Excellent reading by Kara! Heartfelt story of three lively children and their love for family and friends. I loved listening to this story and then enjoyed watching the movie that was also well done.

wonderful children's tale


(5 stars)

A lovely story, like Little House on the Prairie in turn of the century England. The narrator did a great job! Thank you!


(5 stars)

lovely just lovely. Jackie from Kent, UK.


(5 stars)

One of the best reader’s. Great story!

love the story and all the characters.


(5 stars)