"Mrs Lemons peaceful day was disturbed by a train crashing through her house, " is all the original caption tells us. Was this the inspiration for the Rev. W Awdrys tale about Thomas the Tank Engine crashing into the stationmaster's house' Mrs Lemon looks suitably exasperated by the uninvited arrival of a Southern Region tank engine and the gawping crowd. Mrs Lemon's peaceful day was disturbed by a train crashing through the wall of her house.. Stunning Photo Gifts From Buy Iconic Newspaper Photos at - Mirror-Photos.co.uk