How to Improve the Titfield Thunderbolt Trainpack

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In the last video we took a close look at Rapido Trains UK's new Thunderbolt loco and compared it with a trip to see the real Lion in Liverpool. This week we review the rest of the train pack and Mr Valentine's bar car before making some modifications and weathering the lot to improve the look.
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• Titfield Thunderbolt
0:00 - We need a train!
0:53 - Dan's House
3:00 - Toad brake van
4:15 - Wisbech Tramway car
5:45 - Modifying the Thunderbolt loco
12:00 - Weathering Toad
13:28 - Altering Dan's House interior
16:13 - Weathering Valentine's bar
17:25 - The Complete Train

[@James_Rivett]

One of the reasons I refused to buy the Thunderbolt train pack is because I am of the same opinion of you, they got the red completely wrong and made it look like a toy. I opted for the L&MR Lion in 1930s condition. I purchased a Hornby Loriot Y, and made Dan's house from a Triang L&MR Coach, and a Bachmann toad brake van. I did buy a Rapido tram coach, which I partnered with another Bachmann Toad, and a Dapol 14XX as 1401. I refuse to pay their price for the bus, so I got a EFE Bedford OB in blue, and just changed the details so they were similar to the film. I think one major omission from the Titfield pack was Sid James's steam roller, which I do have a correct R10 model, in black, but I have forget who supplied the kit. Your weathering made it look 100% better in my opinion.

[@1471SirFrederickBanbury]

Splendid result Max! I feel like this is why Rapido made all the stock so bright and bold looking. It allows for decent weathering without having to worry that you’ll darken the colour too much like I see with too many models. The bright colour shining through the dirt looks much better than grime on top of a flat, lifeless colour and finish. I still say that you should do this sort of thing more often!

[@modelrailfan37]

This looks fantastic! I’m currently learning how to weather as well!! I’d really enjoy seeing more model videos, but it is your channel, and I watch most of your content anyways 😂. I really enjoy your “Guide Rail” series as well!

[@sudrianrailwaystudios676]

Great video, Max!

[@michaelmoney9445]

Well done. Made the train much more alive and realistic!!

[@itsthebeaushow3584]

Beautiful model

[@theboredtrainkid6094]

I really wish they made 1401.

[@railswithethan3715]

There a really old Hornby pack for the titfield thunderbolt pack

[@Nubfist]

Who knows? Maybe that'll be Rapido's next loco announcement!

[@ianpatrickmchugh787]

Another splendid Thunderbolt video! Bravo for your ingenious detail work! Bravo, indeed! I also loved your head cannon of what occurred after the events of the film. If you construct a Titfield diorama, may I make a suggestion for a dramatic use for it?: The Thunderbolt, with the salvaged tram car, bringing Dan and Mr. Valentine back to the Titfield station for their grand reception for just being released from prison (time off for good behavior, undoubtedly).

[@100SteveB]

Looks so much better than it did out of the box. Now you need a station to put it in!

[@benjaminreid5982]

Exactly story the dose continue in the imagination in the form of thunderbolts last run which I hope you’ll review some day

[@treaderz18]

having the DCC sound version you are making me want to by the no sound version and weather that

[@itsthebeaushow3584]

More modelling videos! I also think you should create a diorama of Titfield station for the train!

[@minty-industrialsteamprodu1747]

Wonderful mods

[@Alextrains502]

Cool

[@BoxtankEngine]

Please do a diorama of Titfield Station

[@GeorgeLowther2000]

You know Max You should make a diorama of Titfield Station using PECO's GWR Wooden Station kit.

[@Bradtheamericanengineandjinty]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Taggart00]

I think this really improves the Thunderbolt

[@The_fellow_tender_engine0504]

Second I think

[@BOCOTHESPACEDISEASELSTUDIOS]

Hello Mr. Terrier it would be great if u could voice oliver in my series or atleast episode so if u do plz tell me I really need a oliver voice actor

[@joshslater2426]

Whilst I would like to see more model videos from you in the future, I’m not sure if I’m fond of what you’ve done to Thunderbolt. It looks very grimy and weathered, as though it’s been working for many years without being properly cleaned. I get that it’s more realistic, but it somewhat dampens the grand feel of the loco.