Mystery on the Tracks with M G Leonard & Sam Sedgman

All aboard for a rip-roaring quest with M G Leonard and Sam Sedgman as they introduce the latest instalment of their award-winning Adventures on Trains series. Danger at Dead Man's Pass follows our hero Hal and his uncle Nat as they go undercover to investigate a supernatural mystery on the Brocken railway. Can your class help crack the clues and solve the case? Fast-paced, fun and accessible - while touching on topics of conservation, art, geography and engineering - this event will delight thrill-seekers, codebreakers, adventurers and train enthusiasts everywhere!

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