Liverpool & Manchester Railway 

"LION"

The entire production of the L&M "LION" has sold out !

Thunderbolt (with red trim) still available in kit and RTR version.

History: One of the oldest working steam locomotives in the World is the 0-4-2 LION, which was built in 1838 by Todd, Kitson & Laird of Leeds for the Liverpool & Manchester Railway. Twenty one years later, it was sold to Mersey Docks along with other old engines and used for the next seventy years as a stationary pumping engine. The LION was forgotten until accidentally re-discovered in 1927. The engine was rescued and taken to the Crewe Works of the London Midland & Scottish Railway, where it was overhauled and restored to its original condition as a working steam locomotive. Since then it has taken part in various railway anniversary celebrations and has also appeared in several movies. Today it resides in the Transportation Museum at Albert Dock, Liverpool. Our model of this historic locomotive is available in as now preserved condition in green with black lining or as used for the film "The Titfield Thunderbolt" with red side frames. This model is specially designed to introduce beginners to the fascinating hobby of working gauge 1 live steam locomotives but will also appeal to the experienced live steamer.

"Thunderbolt" version with red side frames and trim.    Call us or your favorite dealer for details an prices.