The Railway Children Return FIRST LOOK: New film still from the ...

The Railway Children Return FIRST LOOK: New film still from the ...
The Railway Children Return FIRST LOOK: New film still from the ...

The first film still from The Railway Children Return was released on Thursday as the much-anticipated sequel wrapped up production.

The joyous image sees Jenny Agutter's Bobbie Waterbury alongside co-star Sheridan Smith bounding through the Yorkshire countryside, flanked by a brand new generation of railway children.

Beau Gadsdon (Lily), Eden Hamilton (Pattie), Austin Haynes (Thomas), Zac Cudby (Ted) and KJ Aikens (Abe) make up the new group of children, who were all dressed in 1940s attire in the new still.

First look: The first film still from The Railway Children Return was released on Thursday as the much-anticipated sequel wrapped up production

First look: The first film still from The Railway Children Return was released on Thursday as the much-anticipated sequel wrapped up production

Strolling through sun-drenched countryside, the characters sported enormous smiles on their faces. Two children rode on each other's backs, with bright blue skies looming overhead.

Studiocanal shared the photograph on Twitter, alongside the caption: 'That's a wrap on The Railway Children Return!

'To celebrate – here's a first look image of @Sheridansmith1, Jenny Agutter and a new generation of railway children in the sequel to one of the most beloved British family films of all time.'

The Railway Children Return filming started taking place in Yorkshire in May – more than 50 years since the original movie was released in 1970.

Update: Studiocanal shared the photograph on Twitter, alongside the caption: 'That's a wrap on The Railway Children Return!'

Update: Studiocanal shared the photograph on Twitter, alongside the caption: 'That's a wrap on The Railway Children Return!'

The original film was based on the novel by E Nesbit, which tells the story of the three Waterbury children - Bobbie (Jenny Agutter), Phyllis (Sally Thomsett) and Peter (Gary Warren).

The children are set to be shipped off to live in the country at The Three Chimneys house beside a railway line, following their father's arrest on spying charges.

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