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Beschreibung
Discover the captivating story of Lion, the real Titfield Thunderbolt! This meticulously researched account chronicles the life of the Lion locomotive, the only surviving engine from the pioneering Liverpool & Manchester Railway. Explore its design, its 19-year service, and its remarkable rescue and preservation.

From its construction in Leeds in 1838 to its star turn in film, this is a must-read for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Uncover the secrets of early locomotive engineering and the legacy of a true icon of the industrial age. Relive the golden age of steam and the enduring appeal of the Titfield Thunderbolt!

Discover the captivating story of Lion, the real Titfield Thunderbolt! This meticulously researched account chronicles the life of the Lion locomotive, the only surviving engine from the pioneering Liverpool & Manchester Railway. Explore its design, its 19-year service, and its remarkable rescue and preservation.

From its construction in Leeds in 1838 to its star turn in film, this is a must-read for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Uncover the secrets of early locomotive engineering and the legacy of a true icon of the industrial age. Relive the golden age of steam and the enduring appeal of the Titfield Thunderbolt!

Über den Autor
Anthony Dawson has a lifetime's interest in railways; he is a graduate both of the University of Bradford ([...] hons, archaeology) and the University of Leeds ([...], history). Anthony is a member of staff at the Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester, where he puts his enthusiasm for early railways into practice as a Railway Volunteer on the replica Planet locomotive.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2021
Genre: Fahrzeuge, Importe
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Schienenfahrzeuge
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781445685052
ISBN-10: 1445685051
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Dawson, Anthony
Hersteller: Amberley Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 162 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: Anthony Dawson
Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2021
Gewicht: 0,284 kg
Artikel-ID: 117502781