TUGS: Boomer

In the 1980s there was a popular, though brief, children’s programme from the maker of ‘Thomas and Friends’ entitled ‘Tugs’.  Only having one series made, it nonetheless made a mark on many and a group has been established to preserve and display the surviving character models.

Intricate items and interesting in their own right as modelling exercises, these few requested images from an exhibition at Didcot Railway Centre give an idea what went into creating a model-based programme and may hopefully provide reference/inspiration for some.