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The Iron Horse Chapter 17 - Gertie Is Mysteriously Cared for—Sam Natly Dines Under Difficulties in Connexion With the Block System
In which a mysterious benefactor arranges for little Gertie to receive the skilled tuition of Miss Netta Tipps, much to the consternation and curiosity of her mother, whilst the industrious signalman Sam Natly balances the demanding duties of his post with a kindly friendship towards the child. The episode draws a vivid picture of railway life through Sam’s attentive management of the block signalling system and his warm domestic scene, blending the human element with the workings of the Iron Horse’s domain.
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