The Lost Special by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1898) A Sherlock Holmes story?

[@philipchurchill6508]

As an ex petty criminal and addict of multiple drugs for decades these stories have been very important to me for a couple of reasons firstly as a wholesome evening entertainment but also if I have trouble winding down or waking too early they can relax me so much as to make me get back off to sleep much easier . I have made Audiobooks of various kinds a bit of a hobby of late and have sampled many great readers including the likes of Stephen FRy reading some of these tales , though I am a big fan of Stephens I have come to love Gregs interpretations so much that it just wasn`t the same it not being him , when itt comes to reading fiction and of Sherlock Holmes he is without doubt my personal favourite , his reading of Black Peter the Reigate Squire and the tales especially of "chickens coming home to roost from abroad type" as I call them are my favourites .

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Hi Philip. Thank you for listening. I have found reading them to have been rather comforting over these recent tumultuous years. I'm always very happy to hear they've helped others too, so thank you for your comments. Glad to win out over Mr Fry now and again ;-)

[@philipchurchill6508]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio What a fantastic reply from " That voice " .

[@craigoliver8712]

Hey Philip hope all is well just want to agree with your opinipn about Greg+his most distinctive voice(pure syrup)your honest open comment was most surprising+would like to say i share the same problems you mentioned although the petty crime was in my youth many moons ago but do struggle with the other you stated+say this not as a point of pride(far from it)i say so maybe you don't feel so different or isolated in your struggles(not that you should)i also find much comfort in Gregs stories as well as his soothing tone,good luck to you+take care Phillip(was surprised to find somebody of such similar circumstances as mine - some really bad choices on my part but good at heart tbh)be lucky Philip 🍀🤞

[@davechurch9354]

Stay cool and keep yourself well❤❤❤

[@elizebethpenington3755]

Huge gratitude for this treat helping a restless patient make it through the evening with ease. Three more big cheers for the ever wonderful G.W. Illuminating A.C.D.

[@infinifties]

Thank you for all your hard work! Seasonal depression has me down in the dumps lately, but having you read Doyle's wonderfully calming stories to me always helps. You're really doing some of the Lord's work here!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

infinifty Sorry to hear that, but glad that Doyle helps. Keep on keeping on! Cheers

[@Lander02]

I hope everybody is having a splendid Saturday so far. Greg, thank you for brightening my day with this SH story.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Hana

[@virginia7191]

Excellent story, and excellently told! I have never heard this one before, but I will never forget it. Thank you Mr Wagland!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks virginia7191

[@bidhancb]

This could so easily have been a Sherlock Holmes story. Sir ACD was a true genius, and wonderful narration from Greg

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Bidhan. Yes, it would have made a good Sherlock adventure, wouldn't it?

[@Hacienda_27]

A railway enthusiast from liverpool, a sherlock holmes/ ACD enthusiast, A Magpie audio Enthusiast, it’s hard to believe I’ve discovered this one by accident on a different page, relieved to find Mr Wagland has given this beauty of a recording

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Hi Rail Around. I'm at the other end of the Trans Pennine line from you! Thank you for your comment!

[@Hacienda_27]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio let’s hope no trains go missing in between us or we may end up having to locate it ahah

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Those siding tunnels near Donny?

[@SDW90808]

I’m continually astonished at how timeless these stories remain. Wonderful -thank you!

[@lookitup7246]

Hearing about lil Sherlock extras like this that I wouldn't have ever known about are EXACTLY why I subscribe to this channel. Love it! 💙

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers!

[@rab7889]

This. Was. Fabulous. Thank you!!!

[@oakdew]

This could only happen in a different age. I can't see anything this big going missing in our age. Well read sir.

[@thevoid7414]

I've been much enjoying the Sherlock Holmes series, and now, with all listened to, I'm listening to these Conan Doyle stories. Imagine my surprise to hear my little insignificant town of St Helens and local districts appear in this story, joy of joys. Thank you Mr Conan Doyle, I never thought it possible :-D And thank you for the readings and the uploads 👍

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I've never been to St Helens. Haven't they got a great rugby side?

[@thevoid7414]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Oh thanks for the reply. You haven't missed out on much lol But you are right, we do have a Rugby League club that is our shining light. Thanks again and thank you for the wonderful stories, I thought I'd exhausted the Holmes's catalogue until I came across the channel. Loved it 😀

[@richteahoyle6825]

One of my favourites, not least courtesy of Lord Wagland's narration. Splendid! Thanks as ever Greg.

[@missdetaiwan]

Absolutely love your stories!!! The way you read them ... everything. Thank you 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Estelle. Kind of you to say so. Cheers!

[@sloanfrakes5918]

Thank you!!! For your time and talent.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

My pleasure!

[@mlrich2]

Wow my first "members only" advance story and one I've never heard of before. Off-piste: Do you remember a popular jacket from the 1980's/1990's called "Members Only"? Black, light material, long-sleeved. It was considered to be very, very cool at the time and very exclusive. A bit like the Greg Wagland/Magpie Audio members only releases. Love it!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

There's a lot on sale on ebay! I had to have a look as it didn't ring a bell. Now I see what you mean! I'm not known for my sartorial choices, however. Cheers.

[@yme9953]

Love this, how can anyone dislike it??,

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Alisha W !

[@yme9953]

It's great, hadn't heard this one. X

[@mistermindahenziandalasnus3754]

The dislike must be from Professor Moriarty. 😆

[@yme9953]

@@mistermindahenziandalasnus3754 it's his minions doing his dirty work😂

[@karenbanks5985]

Thank you Greg I have heard stories of thank you so much for your hard work and downloads Sherlock Holmes that I've never heard before with you in Magpie Auto

[@Bethabara9]

Read so well, I had to put my knitting down, to listen. Enjoyed this, immensely!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Now, that's a compliment, if ever I read one.

[@HeavyH2006]

A truly intriguing narrative. A big thank for sharing this great unsung ACD story. Thank you!!

[@DreamingCatStudio]

I heard this puzzle before somewhere but forgot the details. Such a pleasure to discover it again. What a beautiful narration, thank you!

[@KiKiabout]

Excellent... Thank you!

[@GavinSweet]

Greg, thanks for this and all your pitch perfect SH readings. Love em! Keep it up.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Gavin. I'll try ;-)

[@alan2a1l]

Stunning work, Greg! Speaking as a VO actor.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Kind of you to say so, Alan. All the best!

[@sarahstrong7174]

Thankyou very much. It is very good to have these to listen to during lockdown.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them, Sarah!

[@cherylkemp8954]

...so true...love Sherlock stories...😊

[@BitesizedAudio]

Superb narration, as ever, and I concur with your assessment of the story's quality, one of Doyle's very best I think - and of course the identification of Holmes. I've also heard it suggested that de Lernac's "English agent" could be Moriarty, but I don't think that's likely... although the description of him as a respectable military looking man might identify him as Colonel Sebastian Moran? I may have thought about this far too much...

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, Moran. I'd forgotten about him. Where does he show up?

[@BitesizedAudio]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio He only appears in The Empty House, I think - possibly an off-stage presence in The Final Problem (but it's been a while since I read that one)

[@eliotreader8220]

until recently i didn't know that Doyle ever wrote any railway detective stories

[@JustAnotherGoddess52]

La voz del caballero me hipnotiza y me siento enamorándome… mas encima, los cuentos de Conan Doyle son insuperable. Muchísimas gracias. Le mando mucho cariño y admiración para usted, desde Chile.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Wishing you and Chile all the best! Thanks for listening!

[@brucejackson4219]

Another good yarn. As a son of the fair City of Liverpool and whose father worked for the railway company most of his adult life, this was an enjoyable narrative BUT just how realistic the "disappearance" of the train was I must leave to rail-track engineers !

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It's a bit of a stretch, isn't it? Ha!

[@MrRolloTomasi]

Wouldn't the existing track require modification in order for the plan to work? I'm no rail engineer either, but just mulling over potential details. There must be simpler methods of achieving the desired end, but the recounting was quite diabolical.

[@pesnevim1626]

A really dark dog eat dog story from ACD and superbly read. Thank you.

[@denniscattell]

Was the letter writer Sherlock Holmes? I think it more likely that it was Mycroft Holmes. Sherlock would have left Baker Street and investigated all 7 sidelines and doubtless discovered traces of the replaced rails, and footprints of the workmen who laid them and then removed them. Then he'd have brought in Lestrade and others and followed the track all the way to the mine, and thence to the train. Mycroft, on the other hand, would not stir from his armchair, give a few seconds thought to the matter, but not bother to do any actual legwork and stir from the Diogenes Club. A letter would be enough for him!

[@charleswatson1093]

@Dennis Cattell Mycroft was an amateur reasoner, but he wasn't 'of some celebrity'! According to his brother, he was unknown to the public.

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Thank you for another story..so excellently done!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Beth.

[@granny13ad33]

Some time ago I listened to the same or very similar story. Perhaps it was drawn from this tale. I suppose 11 years of concentrated listening to these stories has provided an enormous background of tales. Many are the same or similar. Nevertheless I continue on the path. Sir Greg yet another narrating masterpiece!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Granny

[@heatherRebekah77]

I finally figured out how the thumbs down show up on your videos. I just brought this video up (which I've listened to more times then I can even recall), and saw to my shock that I had pushed the thumbs down by accident at some point in time 😱😱. So that's it. They're all accidents. No other possibility. Lol

[@roberteaton5491]

All you have to do is push the thumb down icon again and it will remove it

[@roringusanda2837]

@@roberteaton5491 or press the thumbs up icon.

[@philipchurchill6508]

how dare you !

[@TexanAmiga]

Thank you so much for sharing this one! I had not heard it. I think it could have been a SH story but I like the differences I heard. Anyway, I’m glad you read for us. Have a great day!

[@jaymacchione6558]

Another fine reading Another fine story!

[@lianatheghost9357]

Listening to this in my bubble bath, clutching the soap bar in fear. 🧼

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You got this!

[@O2BAmachine]

🤣🤣

[@markperry2827]

Thank you Greg. A surprise to be sure! On travel in Tokyo and a wonderful story to enjoy! Wish your family healthy and happy for the lunar New Year.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Kind of you Mark. Thanks.

[@kaf890890]

Well read, as always! Clever story, and dark.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It's a pretty dark one, yes.

[@saahilbijur2916]

What if this is the very first time Holmes found out regarding the existence of Moriarty, the genius the Frenchman talks about at the near end? Maybe even vice versa, considering the detective's theory of a cabal of criminals?

[@magicbulletdancers]

An enjoyable listen Thank you 👍

[@jiuc9314]

Thank you once again for a wonderful reading !!

[@ronostick9718]

Well! this story certainly got people talking and debating every possibility under the sun. From all the comments it is clear that much of the debate is down to the measured narration of Greg. I could add my penneth worth, but in all honesty, it has all been already said. Thanks Greg. 👌

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

My pleasure, rono!

[@justsitting1]

Another great story thank you

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Mr Swinners

[@annskinner8467]

Thank you so much, Greg! Saving this for later. Meanwhile, I wish someone would send me a Special - here in France trains on strike since December 5! Not chuffed!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Oddly we hear very little of the ongoing disruptions in France. Cheers Ann.

[@eliotreader8220]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio until very recently I did not know that Doyle had written any railway detective books

[@nimuemcmann9966]

Didn't expect the little cameo! :D I'm absolutely here for this story!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Us too!

[@jasonlamour4787]

This is one of my favorites.

[@TexanAmiga]

I had not read this one so it’s new to me and it was great! I heard SH giving direction. Thanks Greg!

[@jimdevilbiss9125]

Having read this awhile ago it was grand to hear this excellent reading.

[@SeanKL107]

9:06 TIL The literal origin of the word "sidetrack"

[@deeannbenson3096]

A new story i had not heard. Excellently narrated. A devious plot indeed!

[@davineshamonique4645]

I was litterly just sad because I couldent listen to this because I wasent a member. So I'm so excited I will be going to sleep early 🤗🤗

[@elizebethpenington3755]

Niesha How does one become a member?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

See the JOIN button at the bottom of the videos (not on all operating systems eg iphone/ipad I think).

[@davineshamonique4645]

Yes that is what you do to become a member.

[@ringpop6177]

When you become a member you receive a free baby hampster 😊

[@moviemad56]

@@ringpop6177 🤣

[@marcosaraiva9205]

Great stuff! thanks for this audio short story,I have it in paper and it was missing in audio!! no longer LOL

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Marco.

[@frugtaylor648]

Good one! Dark, but good. And that was most definitely HOLMES! Which of course makes it even better!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you liked it!

[@zacharyrussell9618]

The (Heavy) implication is that Holmes exists in this storyline. A question that occurs to me is 'Why does Holmes not solve it?' Why Holmes does not involve himself by himself can be evident to those who have read the stories. Holmes has egocentric requirement that people ask him to help so he can show them how it's done. But, why does not an agent of the Railway or the police force ever consult him?

[@sandraelder1101]

Seems he offered a suggestion (implied to be from him anyway) but they failed to take it up.

[@patriciaramsey5294]

@@sandraelder1101 I was thinking the same thing.

[@djchirello8376]

This was a bad ass story. Rock on!

[@traceywright9484]

Gred dude. Awesome. 😍👍👍

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Tracey.

[@garyteague4480]

Loved it

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Gary

[@alannothnagle]

A truly fantastic performance as always, but here's my logical quibble: Wouldn't the railway company and/or Scotland Yard have engaged Sherlock Holmes to investigate this case, instead of ignoring his perfectly reasonable (and correct) letter to the Times? Of course, if they had done so the story would have been over after about twenty minutes, but you'd think Inspector Lestrade would have at least paid him a visit!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, they might be keen to recover an expensive loco and carriages.

[@noahway13]

What about clue of pawn shops?

[@esterherschkovich6499]

In bed+listening..thank you🙂

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Enjoy!

[@marvfj6451]

I keep falling asleep!!

[@runeulriksen]

Peter Haining collected this story and many others, and published them in a book entitled “The final adventures of Sherlock Holmes” back in 1993 which included a foreword by Jeremy Brett, and this story was one of them. Another story was a play called “ The Crown Diamond” which Arthur Conan Doyle subsequently re-wrote as a short-story, “The Mazarin Stone”. Just a little bit of trivia-information for you. It was, however, great to hear this story as an audio-book. You did a fantastic job. Thank you.

[@jamesdebernardo1499]

I had that book...almost forgot this story!

[@ukuleletyke]

Interesting story, but technically ‘iffy’.. track laying is neither a quick nor easy exercise, particularly if you don’t want to leave any traces..

[@zacharyrussell9618]

They didn't lay any new track, just refurbished and made use of what was already there.

[@MikePulcinellaVideo]

Chilling

[@RandyH400]

Great story & I'm sure that is S.H. thank you!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes it was! Well, as close as I can get! Thanks Randy!

[@michaelpipkin2399]

Greg as Watson/Holmes? I like to imagine so...

[@milesknightestrada3286]

19:42: Ripped almost word for word from Holmes.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Indeed.

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

Loved this story. I missed the cameo - by whom? Must listen again. I was busy wondering if de Lernac's "English Friend" might have been Moriarty but possibly ACD had not yet invented him? I'm not so devoted a Sherlockian to have memorised the chronology.

[@O2BAmachine]

I was wondering this also! In my head it is 😆

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

*The Slow of Despond* ? That sounds like a dream place from John Bunyan's *Pilgrim's Progress* .

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Exactly!

[@veritas6335]

SLOUGH of despond.

[@SuperBartles]

Er yes that is a pretty obvious "easter egg" as gamers call it, heh. I hadn't read the description and was just listening to audiobooks to relax. I thought "oi! What's Mr Sherlock Holmes doing in this story??"

[@Dildosoup]

Sweeeeeet!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Natch! ;-)

[@stevegoody3434]

pillows fluffed up horlicks drank now sleep THANKS

[@michaelwargo5702]

Must I say it ???.. well read as always ..lol

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, you must. Contractually ;-)

[@suecollins3246]

No... no conversation between SH and Watson.

[@patriciaramsey5294]

Oh yes Sherlock Holmes did write that published letter. It seems he offered to help the railway, but the officials and the police refused. Great reading by the way.

[@SamuelGatley]

😊

[@ringpop6177]

You Tube is cracking down on fake info I heard today Wait till they find out your not really Sherlock Holmes. Oh My God!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Are you working on my PR strategy?

[@ringpop6177]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio You have the GQ and Vanity Fair interviews this coming up week and the Greg Wagland loungewear is will be out in time for Valentines Day

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ah, yes of course. The loungewear - that's the priority. Did we decide on the colours yet? I'm not sure about the lime, but you seemed so keen. Cancel the interviews.

[@ringpop6177]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio I’m not canceling the interviews! Ticket sales are down for the Greg Wagland Cruise this year!

[@TedaR]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audioSurely it's a Wagland Mystery Cruise on The Magpie again this season? If so please book my usual accommodations, w/all the perks...wink! (]8 I preordered my GW lingerie but am waiting on color confimation myself.

[@shadetreader]

Support Kanak independence! "New Caledonia" as French colonisers call it, was used as a dumping ground for prisoners and exploited for nickel mining, and the indigenous Kanak people were abducted for plantation servitude around the Pacific.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Horrible!

[@johannageisel5390]

Do you have paypal or another way to make a one time donation to you?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Kind of you to ask. I don't know if KZbin allows such things.

[@Bambisgf77]

Greg, I would also like to donate as your narrations of these beloved stories got me thru a very critical time before my surgery 2 years ago ... I am now doing much better on all fronts:) thanks be to God. I have never used Patreon but use PayPal all the time or Venmo. If possible please set this up so that we may show our appreciation. Thank you again for all you do!!

[@sachuynhvan385]

A David Timson

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

David Timson is a brilliant narrator.

[@MsDaniella1983]

Are you on Spotify??

[@StanWho]

Kinda not getting what it is all about

[@spacelemur7955]

An entertaining but completely preposterous story.

[@theseeker3771]

I was just about to post what a silly and impossible story this is.... the chain of circumstances are impossible...

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

​@@theseeker3771 All you needed was to add 'Watson' to the end of your comment 🤣

[@gemmacastrillon2301]

Visto 1/21/20

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

This was so ridiculous, drawn out and BORING.

[@Offshoreorganbuilder]

Not many would agree with you.

[@moviemad56]

My dear, the failing is yours: this story is mind-boggling.

[@philipchurchill6508]

I think it is you who may be boring , not equipped to deal with some of the best tales in the English Tongue , by one of the best crime authors and indeed internationally regarded one of the best storytellers in the history of mankind itself !

[@Arthurpewdy]

Utterly boring & tedious. Don't bother.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Indeed. I second that emotion.

[@StanWho]

Kinda not getting what it is all about

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I see

[@moviemad56]

A fiendishly clever plot: a man who threatened to expose certain powerful and corrupt people is made to disappear without a trace.