{"product_id":"9781445685052","title":"Lion : The Story of the Real Titfield Thunderbolt by Anthony Dawson","description":"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 \u0026amp; Laird, Lion is the only surviving locomotive built for the pioneering Liverpool \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; Manchester Railway and eventual preservation and restoration, including her several film roles. Finally, the question is asked `How much of Lion is original?'\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299464982901,"sku":"9781445685052","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781445685052.jpg?v=1762785629","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781445685052","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}