A new railway crime related fiction book is now available.
Cabinet of Curious Cases by E. H. Lockwood
Step back into the shadowed world of Britain’s railways with Cabinet of Curious Cases — a collection of historical mysteries blending fact, fiction, and the forgotten origins of railway policing.
From the first recorded railway murder investigation on the Stockton & Darlington line in 1827, to echoes of the Crimean War, to spectral mysteries on the Isle of Man and beyond, these stories weave together gripping narrative with real history.
Inside the Cabinet, you’ll discover:
- Murder on the Darlington Line (1827): Constable John Metcalfe investigates the brutal death of mine owner Percival Drake aboard Locomotion No.1, inspired by the earliest days of railway policing.
- Echoes of Balaclava: The story of William Nicholson, a Crimean War veteran who went on to serve as a Railway Police Inspector.
- Phantom of the Rails: A chilling Victorian mystery set against the backdrop of the Isle of Man’s steam railway.
- Death in the Dugout & The Final Watch: Later tales linking wartime sacrifice, railway policing, and the enduring duty of constables across generations.
Why this book matters
Lockwood’s stories celebrate the little-known history of the world’s first railway constables while offering compelling tales for lovers of mystery, history, and crime fiction alike.
Cabinet of Curious Cases is available in A4 print for £9.99
