What an absolutely fascinating and vividly told account, Johnny! The idea of children scavenging for ‘souvenirs’ of war from railway wagons feels almost surreal, yet so fitting for the era—resourcefulness and imagination thriving even in the shadows of conflict. Your storytelling transports us straight into that post-war world, where echoes of history weren’t just studied, but held in the hands of schoolboys. I can only imagine the shock on the teacher’s face! A truly remarkable piece—thank you for bringing this lost slice of history to light.