The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953)
Vintage Classics, Limited Collector's Edition, 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

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A comical and delightful tale of community spirit, written by celebrated Ealing regular and Academy Award Winner T.E.B. Clarke (The Lavender Hill Mob) directed by Charles Crichton (The Lavender Hill Mob).

When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line, a group of local village residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. Unfortunately, this puts them into direct competition with the local bus company.

Extras:
Brand new artwork from Anne Benjamin
32-page booklet
Edward Bawden poster
New Tim Dunn on the Railway That Sparked The Titfield Thunderbolt
"The Titfield Thunderbolt" (1952): British Pathé short
Making of the Titfield Thunderbolt
Douglas Slocombe's Titfield Thunderbolt 16mm Footage
The Lion Locomotive Featurette
Then & Now Locations Featurette
Douglas Slocombe on Charles Cricton: Interview by Matthew Sweet
Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery
Trailer