jma1009
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Post by jma1009 on Jan 2, 2019 20:48:34 GMT
I watched part of the above film before work today, and then the remainder om BBC Iplayer later on...
I was very struck by the very high quality of the film copy used, compared to having watched the film many times on TV before, and on video and DVD.
Granted, I have a new 32" 1080 HD TV, but I was still very impressed!
I was also quite struck how BBC Iplayer replays things to the same quality.
It was almost like watching a different film!
Cheers,
Julian
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Post by mbrown on Jan 2, 2019 22:19:45 GMT
That film never palls, does it....
The steam-loving clergy are only too true to life. A former Bishop of Guildford (now active in retirement on a preserved railway not far from you!) used to mutter to me during meetings things like, "Saw a Black Five at Woking this morning.....bet you're jealous!"
Malcolm
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2019 22:29:55 GMT
thanks for the heads up Julian... I was just about to watch Diehard 4 for the hundredth time... much rather it is Titfield for? well, probably the same amount of times.. watching it now... going to be a late night..:)_
Pete
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 10:36:34 GMT
So, I had a very enjoyable evening watching this film late last night with my wife and guess what, as I'm still not up to venturing into the workshop, I've just begun watching it again now....  I have lost count of how many times that I've watched this film, it's a lot as it was a favourite of my young Grandson's when I had him 3 days a week while his mum worked....he would take notice every time the opening sequence of the spamcam went over the bridge and be glued to the TV until the film finished. Pete |
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Post by mbrown on Jan 3, 2019 12:24:45 GMT
And the collection of GWR locos in the final shot is quite something too!
Malcolm
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Post by Jim Scott on Jan 3, 2019 12:29:59 GMT
The steam-loving clergy are only too true to life. A former Bishop of Guildford (now active in retirement on a preserved railway not far from you!) used to mutter to me during meetings things like, "Saw a Black Five at Woking this morning.....bet you're jealous!" Malcolm Hi Malcolm This may be more common than supposed, indeed in our club I wonder how many of the membership realise that they have a retired Reverend in their midst? You wouldn't know it to look at him, especially when helping construct the new club building in the pouring rain on the dark, freezing cold days about this time two years ago. A very practical chap with it seems just about every bit of kit you might need to build an extension to your home (by yourself). Nor would you know in general conversation, as his Faith is never aimed at converting the heathens, even when the language from one who has hit his thumb with a hammer may be a lot worse than 'Oh Dear me..' I arrived at the club one sunny Sunday by motorcycle, my fairly old BMW R75/5; he was interested and there followed a short conversation about old and classic motorcycles . Later I found out that he was a Velocette owner with at least one (it may have been two) overhead camshaft machines. That somewhat trumped my other bike, a much later Norton Inter. As a model engineer his skills are to be envied. His current project, a large traction engine, is nearing completion and look forward to seeing it in action. I know not what it is but I'm sure someone will recognise it from the photo, taken at Harrogate Show 2014. At most club meetings I try to pin back by ears and listen. It always amazes me what diverse things people have done in their lives and the encyclopaedic knowledge shared between them. Also, stories (maybe just slightly exaggerated at times, especially by the full-size loco guys) of days gone by and the characters involved are very entertaining to most over tea and sandwiches at lunch. Jim S  |
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Post by mbrown on Jan 3, 2019 12:36:06 GMT
In my experience (50 years model engineering, 40 years in the church) clerical railway enthusiasts are common but clerical model engineers much less so. That's a very fine traction engine by your reverend friend!
On the Talyllyn, we can crew a train, and staff several stations at the same time, with clergy of one denomination or another. And I have had several bishops on the footplate with me, including an Archbishop who drove like the clappers!
And clergy tend to know all the rude words (and what they mean) because, if they are any good at their job, they mix with everybody and take them as they find them - they just have to be careful to use more discreet language in front of the dignitaries!
Malcolm
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Post by suctionhose on Jan 4, 2019 10:20:00 GMT
The TE model is likely a 2" scale (?) Fowler Road Loco designed by Plastow. Not an easy job. The finish is very nice indeed!
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Post by JonL on Jan 5, 2019 19:16:21 GMT
On the Talyllyn, we can crew a train... A chap from my MES used to work full time on the Talyllyn, think his name is David Clarke. Ring any bells? Nice chap, very helpful and knowledgable, missing the tip from one finger... |
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Post by mbrown on Jan 5, 2019 20:44:24 GMT
Yes, I remember David Clarke - left the TR in the mid-1990s I think.
My main recollection is that he liked driving diesel No.5, "Midlander". When people saw him coming they referred to it as "Dave Clark's Five" (maybe that is a joke for older members only....!)
Malcolm
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Post by dhamblin on Jan 5, 2019 22:19:45 GMT
Back in June 2012 the North Norfolk Railway staged a Titfield Thunderbolt gala to mark the 60th anniversary of filming. Part of it included recreating the train pulled by 1401, with the railways original Wisbech and Upwell Tramway coach and 1450 hired in (suitably re-numbered) and a 'Toad' brakevan.  As well as the train Jack Hawkins' actual Aveling and Porter road roller and the Squire's Morris Cowley 'Bullnose' car were sourced and a 1949 Bedford OB bus painted up as the one used by Pearce & Crump. This was used to chase the train, with the road between Weybourne and Sheringham running parallel to the railway so the 'enquiry special' scene could be recreated. The coach has even been restored with a bar just like the one in the film. Regards, Dan |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2019 22:31:40 GMT
that's a lovely story Dan.... such a great tribute to a British classic... I'm sad, I watched it yet again while doing a little research on boiler fittings, that's 3 times in one week.... is that sad or what?... Pete |
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Post by Tony K on Jan 6, 2019 10:21:05 GMT
Yes, I remember David Clarke - left the TR in the mid-1990s I think. My main recollection is that he liked driving diesel No.5, "Midlander". When people saw him coming they referred to it as "Dave Clark's Five" (maybe that is a joke for older members only....!) Malcolm Presume he was "Glad All Over" having built it out of "Bits and Pieces" and said "Can't You See That She's Mine" when others wanted to drive. Then when it was on the move it was "Reelin and a Rockin" and he thought "Catch Us if you Can" and "You got What It Takes" OK - I'll get my coat! |
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Post by silverfox on Jan 6, 2019 15:02:05 GMT
Dont bother Tony. I have it here for you....left arm out please
a very late edit!
Just remembered When Dave Clark was the resident band at the Royal Tottenham, all dancing stopped when they came on and the stage front was really packed, when Glad all over came out, one of the lads was press right up close to a well built lass, and everytime he moved his hands touched something, he saving grace was that she didn't appear to mind, so he started singing
'I'm feeling Gladys all over' IIRC they did eventually get married
Trouble is 50 years alter i still sing that!
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I have lost count of how many times that I've watched this film, it's a lot as it was a favourite of my young Grandson's when I had him 3 days a week while his mum worked....he would take notice every time the opening sequence of the spamcam went over the bridge and be glued to the TV until the film finished.
