Lion - The Story of the Real Titfield Thunderbolt

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

About the author

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.

Summary

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

Product details

• Authors: Anthony Dawson
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781445685052
• ISBN: 978-1-4456-8505-2
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 235 mm x 166 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 282 g
• Illustrations: 140 Illustrations
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Rail vehicles; Humanities, art, music > History