Synopsis
A new propulsion system is invented, but the inventor dies. People apply his invention to the Underground train in London and the first run of it is filled with important people. But nobody knows how to stop this train.
History
First publication: The Science School Journal, May 1887
Review
A very short story, qualifying as flash fiction. It is well done, with kind of a satirical tone. Was the absence of brakes an oversight or on purpose?
Videos
We have the story in these editions:
The Complete Short Stories of H. G. Wells, edited by John Hammond, trade paperback, Phoenix Giant, 1999-00-00
