In My Happy Place

Name: In My Happy Place
Availability: InStock
Author: Vernon Smith
ISBN: 9781918465631

From a childhood fascination with steam engines to driving the iconic Hogwarts Express, a heartfelt memoir of passion, resilience, and a life shaped by the railways. A story of following your calling, no matter where the tracks may lead.

Imprint: Grand Publishers
First published: June 2026
Formats: eBook · Paperback · Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9781918465631

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Vernon Smith

Vernon Smith has lived a remarkable and varied life, from a challenging schoolboy to a successful banker and later a professional steam locomotive driver. Working on Britain's iconic preserved railways, he fulfilled a childhood dream. Born and raised in Yorkshire, his love of steam, history, and tradition continues to shape his storytelling.

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