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395:. Mainwaring starts to make his way over the top of the train to retrieve the missing wheel that the Verger is brandishing, and although Jones goes with Mainwaring, he is as usual a complete liability, and Mainwaring has to save him from falling off several times. Once they reach the back of the train, Hodges throws the wheel, and Mainwaring catches it, then he and Jones start to make their way back to the cab. Whilst they are on top of the train, Walker has the bright idea of putting the engine into reverse to stop it, and they are nearly thrown off. 387:, only to find the coach empty except for one man who is clearly not the King. The Station Master reappears and complains that this train is in the way, but the crew are now asleep in the kitchen, having consumed the sleeping tablets. Pike tells Mainwaring he can drive it, so whilst the Station Master is on the phone, the platoon climb into the cab and set off. They soon begin to enjoy themselves and love the ride. The Station Master rushes out after they have gone, and discovers the Verger clutching the defective brake wheel. 373:, which has been disguised. The platoon are to guard the station, and present arms as the train steams through. Mainwaring emphasizes the secrecy, but then Hodges arrives, shouting "has the King arrived yet?!", ruining the secrecy. The platoon practise presenting arms, then the Station Master and Ticket Collector arrive, flustered, and rush to get properly dressed. The platoon practise some more, and the Vicar, Verger and Mayor arrive, in their finery, having heard of the King's arrival. 166: 33: 615:
The platoon inaccurately believe the King has arrived on a shabby-looking train, which turns out to be a local stopping train. In reality, for reasons of security, the royal family and leading politicians of the wartime era often travelled on nondescript trains to detract attention, as mentioned by
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Once the train has stopped, it of course starts to return to the station, and the others on the little handcar have to work hard to keep ahead of the train. The Station Master changes the points to put the car and train into a siding, and they all tumble out just as the real Royal Train is heard
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Jones is smartening up Wilson in the Vicar's office, getting ready to go up to the station for a special parade, at which Mainwaring will open some sealed orders. Mainwaring arrives, having been to the chemist to get some sleeping pills for Mrs Mainwaring; he says to Wilson that she is "a very
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At the station, Frazer is making tea for the platoon, while Walker has supplied it and is charging 3d a cup. Pike asks Mainwaring if once he has read the secret orders, he is going to eat them, whereupon Jones volunteers to eat them.
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In the engine cab, Pike announces to Mainwaring that, because of the absence of the brake wheel, he is unable to stop the train, starting a panic among the men. Frazer spots the Vicar, Verger, Warden and Mayor chasing them on a
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Mainwaring goes into the kitchen and opens the secret orders, in the process leaving the saccharine bottle on the kitchen table. He comes out and gathers the platoon round him, then quietly reveals that
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in the Scottish Borders. Cliff Cottage, which is located on the coastal road which leads to Burnmouth Harbour, may be viewed in the background.
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A train whistle gets them all rushing out onto the platform, but it is a slow stopping train pulling only one coach and a small
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television episode. For the special trains reserved for members of Royal Families (in various nations), see
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approaching. They have to parade just where they are by the line, which happens to be in front of a
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nervous and highly strung woman". Jones relates how the only medicines they had in the
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King George VI will shortly be passing through the station in the
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Mainwaring checks the train politely for the King or his
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The Home Guard meet what they believe is the Royal Train.
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Outdoor scenes featuring the train were filmed at the
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