The Railway Children tells the story of Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis who move to the countryside with their mother after their father is mysteriously taken away. The children encounter adventures on their new railway and befriend an old gentleman. They help save a train from a landslide accident. Roberta writes to the old gentleman for help resolving the mystery of her father, and the story ends happily as the family is reunited.

1. The Railway Children
PLOT

2. 1.
EXPOSITION
∗ The main characters are introduced. We learn that
Roberta, Peter an Phyliss live with their parents in
London.
∗ They lead a happy and contented life.
∗ Things start to change after two men take their father
away and they have to move to the country and play
at being poor.

3. 2.
RISING ACTION
∗ The children and their mother move to a house near a
railway line where they encounter many adventures.
∗ They make friend with an old gentleman on the 9.15
train.
∗ This old gentleman becomes their saver and brings
the happy ending to the miseries the children have to
endure.

4. 3.
CLIMAX
∗ The three children courageously help save the 11.29
train from a terrible accident after a landslide
occurred and covered the railway tracks.

5. 4.FALLING ACTION
∗ Roberta uncovers the mystery behind her father’s
disappearance.
∗ She writes to the old gentleman asking for his
assistance.

6. 5.
RESOLUTION
∗ The story ends with a happy mood where the conflict
is resolved.
∗ The children’s father is reunited with the family.