Lion

The Story of the Real Titfield Thunderbolt

Anthony Dawson (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

96 Seiten

2021
Amberley Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-4456-8505-2 (ISBN)

Infos

The fascinating history of LMR 57 Lion, the real locomotive featured in the cult film 'The Titfield Thunderbolt'.

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Best known as the Titfield Thunderbolt, Lion is one of the most beloved locomotives in railway preservation – transformed from humble luggage engine to film star, this is a Cinderella story. Built in Leeds in 1838 by Todd, Kitson & Laird, Lion is the only surviving locomotive built for the pioneering Liverpool & Manchester Railway. After a mainline working life of nineteen years, Lion was sold into industrial use in 1859.

Drawing on extensive archival research and a detailed study of the original locomotive, this book explores the design and construction of Lion, as well as its career on the Liverpool & Manchester Railway and eventual preservation and restoration, including her several film roles. Finally, the question is asked ‘How much of Lion is original?’

Autor

Anthony is an archaeologist and early railway historian who has authored many books for Amberley. He has also written several monographs on the Liverpool & Manchester Railway for Pen & Sword Transport. He is a member of the Railway & Canal Historical Society, the Newcomen Society and is a Director of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway Trust. He is also a member of the International Early Railways Conference committee and the 1722 Waggonway Heritage Group. He has appeared on several TV programmes including Secret History of the Railways and Time Team.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheinungsdatum: 18.10.2021
• Zusatzinfo: 140 Illustrations
• Verlagsort: Chalford
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 165 x 234 mm
• Gewicht: 299 g
• Themenwelt: Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Schienenfahrzeuge
• ISBN-10: 1-4456-8505-1 / 1445685051
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4456-8505-2 / 9781445685052
• Zustand: Neuware