“We want the Titfield Thunderbolt!”

We are delighted to reveal a range of highly detailed andfully licensed Titfield Thunderbolt models to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the film’s release in 2023 and developed with the full co-operation of STUDIOCANAL, which owns the rights to this seminal railway film.

The Titfield Thunderbolt tells the story of group of villagers determined to save their branch line after British Railways announces its closure. When a rival bus company sabotages the newly acquired train prior to an official inspection, the villagers resurrect the line’s first locomotive, Thunderbolt, and, against great odds, obtain permission to keep their line open.

The story was inspired by the group of enthusiasts, led by Tom Rolt, who took over the 2ft 3in gauge Talyllyn Railway in 1951 and thus kick-started the railway preservation movement. The film was the first of Ealing Studios’ famous ‘Ealing comedies’ to be filmed in colour and it was released in March 1953.

We have produced a range models so you can recreate the film on your home layout, or simply enjoy a nostalgic trip down memory lane to the early days of colour movies, Our Titfield Thunderbolt range consists of, a Deluxe Train Pack, A Standard Train Pack, the Buffet Car, Pearce & Crump’s Bedford OB coach, and an “Inspired by Titfield” wagon pack.

Both Deluxe and Standard Train Packs contain highly detailed OO Gauge models of Thunderbolt, aka Liverpool & Manchester Railway 0-4-2 Lion, ‘Dan’s House’, aka GWR ‘Loriot Y’ No. 41989 with fictitious Victorian coach body and full interior detail, and GWR Diagram AA20 ‘Toad’ brakevan No. W68740, also with full internal detail.

Thunderbolt features a smooth-running mechanism, a Next18 decoder socket, a factory-fitted speaker, and a removable tension lock coupler on the tender.

The Titfield Thunderbolt Deluxe Train Pack is presented in an eye-catching presentation box, and contains a commemorative booklet, and three 3D printed colour figures of Reverend Weech, The Bishop of Welchester, and The Squire – This is the only way to get these exclusive contents.

The Deluxe model of Thunderbolt is DCC-Sound fitted, and in addition to the usual chuff and whistle sounds you come to expect from our DCC-Sound Fitted models, this also plays sound bites, and quotes from the movie, making it a truly enthralling and immersive experience.

The Titfield Thunderbolt Deluxe Train Pack is compatible with most modern DC set-ups, however, it will play a limited selection of sounds.

Titfield Thunderbolt is also available as part of the Titfield Thunderbolt Standard Train Pack, this contains highly detailed models of DCC-Ready Thunderbolt, ‘Dan’s House’, and the GWR Diagram AA20 ‘Toad’ brakevan previously mentioned, and are presented in a standard Rapido style box.

The Titfield Thunderbolt Buffet Car has full internal details, including seating, and Valentine’s bar. With its highly detailed body exterior and veranda ends this gorgeous coach is the fitting transport for the determined villagers of Titfield, and the excentric Mr. Valentine. At least he can get a drink before the pub opens now!

It wouldn’t be Titfield without the pesky involvement of Pearce & Crump, and their Bedford OB Coach became the railway’s nemesis. Our OO Gauge model is the perfect addition to any Titfield Thunderbolt collection. What a little bit of health competition!

The villagers of Titfield have triumphed and their train can continue to run, surely they should acquire some suitable rolling stock?

Thunderbolt needs coal, Pearce & Crump have broken vehicles to take away, and Messrs. Valentine and Taylor require the occasional top-up. To answer this, we have included a triple-pack of Titfield-inspired wagons in the range.

Pre-order your model now by clicking on the item below:

“THE TITFIELD THUNDERBOLT™ is a trade mark of Studiocanal Films Ltd. and is used under licence from Studiocanal Films Ltd.”

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