Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The 1953 Ealing Comedy "The Titfield Thunderbolt" is 70 years old on the 5th March, but just how does it connect to the Railway with a Heart of Gold? Ian and Luke take a look at the many inspirations the Talyllyn provided to the iconic film!

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Clips from "The Titfield Thunderbolt" courtesy of @studiocanaluk .

A big thank you to @RapidoTrainsUK for footage of their models and going out of their way to film an interview for this video - you can find their models here: rapidotrains.co.uk/the-titfield-thunderbolt-70th-anniversary-range

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