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The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) was a Comedy Film directed by Charles Crichton and produced by Michael Balcon and Michael Truman.

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The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953): A Review by Kyle Edwards

By Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001 From Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog

The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) is an early-1950s British comedy which tells a story similar to many real occurrences throughout the world. After Britain's large, nationalized railroad company "British Railways" decides to cease operations over a rural branch line, a small group of concerned locals ... Read full article


The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953): A Review by Kyle Edwards

By Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001 From Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog

The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) is an early-1950s British comedy which tells a story similar to many real occurrences throughout the world. After Britain's large, nationalized railroad company "British Railways" decides to cease operations over a rural branch line, a small group of concerned locals ... Read full article


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Mrs Valentine: Do you know what time it is?
Valentine: Yes, my love: summer double time.


Valentine: [proposing a toast] Our magnificent generals, General Gordon and General Booth.


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The veteran engine "Lion" was not able to accelerate above 15mph under her own power, so for many sequences the train would be propelled up to speed by one of the two 14XX engines, which would then brake sharply so as to not burst into shot.
John Gregson had never driven a car before making this film.
A wooden replica of "Lion" was made for the scene where "Thunderbolt" is removed from the museum.
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