A group of young railway enthusiasts attempt to stop the closure of the local railway by trying to raise money to buy it and the steam engine "Matilda." They get help from a pair of men claiming to be enthusiasts but who turn out to be robbers who plan to hold up the mail train
John Moulder-Brown
as Charlie
Roberta Tovey
as Carole
Sydney Tafler
as Mr. Jones
Ronnie Barker
as Mr. Galore
Graham Stark
as Grample
Jon Pertwee
as Station Master
Hugh Lloyd
as Disposals Man
Kevin Bennett
as Arthur
Leonard Brockwell
as John
Roger Avon
as Waterhouse
Bruce Wightman
as Llewellyn
Jack Allen
as