Filmed in the Bath area, in Monkton Combe, Freshford, Limpley Stoke & Camerton, the station at Bristol Temple Meads was used as the fictional Mallingford.

Renowned artist Edward Bawden created the film’s poster & pressbook with original illustrations & lettering which Art & Hue has remixed into a new pop art print.

One of the official artists serving with the British Army, Bawden’s style was in demand by companies before and after the Second World War.

“The Titfield Thunderbolt” cast includes Stanley Holloway who also appeared in Ealing comedies “The Lavender Hill Mob“, “Meet Mr. Lucifer” and “Another Shore“; John Gregson who was also in “Whisky Galore!” and “The Lavender Hill Mob“; George Relph and Campbell Singer, both also in “Davy” with Harry Secombe; Naunton Wayne also in “Passport to Pimlico“; Gabrielle Brune also in “A Run for your Money” and “Touch & Go” with Jack Hawkins; Michael Trubshawe also in “The Lavender Hill Mob“; Ewan Roberts and John Rudling, both also in “The Ladykillers” and “The Man in the White Suit“; Hugh Griffith also in “Kind Hearts & Coronets” and “A Run for your Money“; Frank Atkinson also in “The Man in the White Suit“; Sid James also in “The Lavender Hill Mob“; and Sam Kydd who was also in “Barnacle Bill“, “The Magnet” and “Passport to Pimlico“.

Behind the scenes also, a regular team of writers, directors, and producers were utilised by the legendary Ealing boss Michael Balcon to create the memorable and enduring films, including writers T.E.B. (“Tibby”) Clarke & William Rose; and directors Charles Crichton, Basil Dearden, Charles Frend, Robert Hamer, & Alexander Mackendrick.

As well as directing “The Titfield Thunderbolt”, Charles Crichton directed the Ealing comedies “Hue & Cry“, “Another Shore“, “The Lavender Hill Mob“, and “The Love Lottery“.

The film’s writer T.E.B. Clarke also penned “Passport to Pimlico“, “Barnacle Bill“, “The Magnet” with James Fox, Meredith Edwards & Gladys Henson, “The Lavender Hill Mob“, “Who Done It?” with Benny Hill, and “Barnacle Bill“.