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EdJogg 23:36, 8 October 2007 (UTC)
Image:Titfield Thunderbolt poster.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.
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BetacommandBot 20:19, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
Agreed that it is not 'famous' though nonetheless interesting considering what happened afterwards-- Mapmark ( talk) 00:23, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
OK thanks for that Clarityfiend, no you are correct I did not mean to undo any of your other changes. Having just watched the film for the first time in 20 years last night, I just thought it would be an interesting addition to the page - since you pointed out the Wiki guidelines, I'll try and remember to consult them before I go chucking in stuf next time! Cheers :-) -- Mapmark ( talk) 11:43, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
I'm surprised the article doesn't mention that Lion, the locomotive used to play the part of Thunderbolt, was built in 1838 and is the oldest steamable railway locomotive in the UK, and second oldest in the world behind the (British-built) USA's 1831 John Bull. 87.81.230.195 ( talk) 01:41, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
A notable volunteer on the Talyllyn Railway which is said to have inspired this film is the Rev. W. Awdry and it is interesting to note that some of the scenes from the film are similar to scenes from his Railway Stories (i.e. Thomas the Tank Engine etc.) and may well have been inspired by the same events at Talyllyn. I am speculating here, but is it also possible that the vicar and the bishop in the film are modeled on the same real people as the "thin clergyman" and "fat clergyman" of Awdry's books who were, of course, Awdry himself and a friend? I'm new here, so just asking if it is worthwhile including a link to other Wikipedia articles which could expand on this? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.139.131.212 ( talk) 09:41, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
I have deleted:
Is there any evidence that the filmmakers had these villages in mind in preference to numerous other Tit… …field place names? — RHaworth ( talk · contribs) 18:42, 26 December 2013 (UTC)
There’s a 14xx here. 2603:7000:6E3B:9266:4972:71EC:66E4:E564 ( talk) 22:50, 25 May 2024 (UTC)
A fact from The Titfield Thunderbolt appeared on Wikipedia's
Main Page in the
Did you know column on 30 April 2004. The text of the entry was as follows:
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This article is rated Start-class on Wikipedia's
content assessment scale. It is of interest to the following WikiProjects: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Previously available as external links, providing useful background information regarding the film...
EdJogg 23:36, 8 October 2007 (UTC)
Image:Titfield Thunderbolt poster.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.
Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.
If there is other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images uploaded after 4 May, 2006, and lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.
BetacommandBot 20:19, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
Agreed that it is not 'famous' though nonetheless interesting considering what happened afterwards-- Mapmark ( talk) 00:23, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
OK thanks for that Clarityfiend, no you are correct I did not mean to undo any of your other changes. Having just watched the film for the first time in 20 years last night, I just thought it would be an interesting addition to the page - since you pointed out the Wiki guidelines, I'll try and remember to consult them before I go chucking in stuf next time! Cheers :-) -- Mapmark ( talk) 11:43, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
I'm surprised the article doesn't mention that Lion, the locomotive used to play the part of Thunderbolt, was built in 1838 and is the oldest steamable railway locomotive in the UK, and second oldest in the world behind the (British-built) USA's 1831 John Bull. 87.81.230.195 ( talk) 01:41, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
A notable volunteer on the Talyllyn Railway which is said to have inspired this film is the Rev. W. Awdry and it is interesting to note that some of the scenes from the film are similar to scenes from his Railway Stories (i.e. Thomas the Tank Engine etc.) and may well have been inspired by the same events at Talyllyn. I am speculating here, but is it also possible that the vicar and the bishop in the film are modeled on the same real people as the "thin clergyman" and "fat clergyman" of Awdry's books who were, of course, Awdry himself and a friend? I'm new here, so just asking if it is worthwhile including a link to other Wikipedia articles which could expand on this? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.139.131.212 ( talk) 09:41, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
I have deleted:
Is there any evidence that the filmmakers had these villages in mind in preference to numerous other Tit… …field place names? — RHaworth ( talk · contribs) 18:42, 26 December 2013 (UTC)
There’s a 14xx here. 2603:7000:6E3B:9266:4972:71EC:66E4:E564 ( talk) 22:50, 25 May 2024 (UTC)