Liam Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Does anyone have any idea when the programme will be broadcast? It should be an interesting one to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted July 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) Does anyone have any idea when the programme will be broadcast? It should be an interesting one to watch. Autumn schedule is all we know, Edited July 11, 2017 by john new Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 There is still some track from this project lying around in the Great Glenn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Is this a case of project over ditch the kit? Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted July 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2017 Put it on Ebay. L@@k. Rare. Kit built. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Is this a case of project over ditch the kit? Marc They sent a team round to pick up the track, apparently to go straight to recycling. I guess these bits were missed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted July 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2017 There is still some track from this project lying around in the Great Glenn IMG_3720.JPG IMG_3721.JPG Why not email the location to Love Productions and get them to collect it. A logistics collection error. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Keep it for the novelty value. It isn't totally UV stable as far as we know, and will last around 5 years in sunlight before it will start to degrade. It makes good plinths for O gauge stock, and is easy to cut up with a hacksaw. There is also a fun drinking game it can be used for. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 There is also a fun drinking game it can be used for. Is that in the programme, too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Huw Griffiths Posted July 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) There is still some track from this project lying around in the Great Glen Keep it for the novelty value. It isn't totally UV stable as far as we know, and will last around 5 years in sunlight before it will start to degrade. It makes good plinths for O gauge stock, and is easy to cut up with a hacksaw. There is also a fun drinking game it can be used for. Is that in the programme, too? Probably not - it looks like rather more than "a yard of track" to me - but then I might just be overdue an eye test. However, I'm sure that drinking games could be much worse - like at one pub in Oxford, where some patrons are reputed to have lost parts of their ties in exchange for half a pint of beer - sounds like rather a waste to me! Anyway, fear of losing an old tie wasn't what made me decide against putting my name forward for this year's challenge - neither was the prospect of working with (and getting to know) a bunch of people I'd never met before. I certainly wouldn't have lost any sleep at the prospect of no network coverage for my "electronic tag" - sorry - mobile phone. No - the fliers handed out at "Ally Pally" mentioned about "camping" along the route of the track. I'd only just managed to get rid of a cold at the time, so the thought of trying to sleep under canvas in what might turn out to be inclement British Summer Time weather didn't exactly appeal to me - neither did the prospect of needing a "single malt cough remedy". Well, it was either that or "wall to wall" hayfever if the weather turned out better than I feared. On reflection, probably better to leave this year's enterprise to people who'd be more likely to enjoy being outdoors 24/7 for a couple of weeks. I might have made a mistake - I might not - but that was my call. Of course, future years' challenges (assuming they happen) are a completely different matter - but I'd really like this year's to be as much of a success as possible. The fact that a number of people who'd never met before were able to work together and leave as friends suggests to me that the most important objective was definitely achieved. I'm happy to wait a few months to find out what other objectives were achieved. Huw. Edited July 14, 2017 by Huw Griffiths Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 If only I heard about this sooner, then I would have loved to put my name down to volunteer. Oh well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 How about Chris Tarrant? Doing a runner..... Is that your final answer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Brit70053 Posted August 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2017 My Wife has just noticed in a TV Listings mag that this programme is due to be broadcast "In the weeks ahead". Keep your eyes peeled if interested folks. Regards, John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 My Wife has just noticed in a TV Listings mag that this programme is due to be broadcast "In the weeks ahead". Keep your eyes peeled if interested folks. Regards, John I've been told end of October, then running through November. Sunday early evening slot was suggested. However not officially confirmed so could still change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Looks like Sky know about it:- https://skyvision.sky.com/programme/19082/biggest-little-railway-the Don't have sky so can't watch it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Parker Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I managed to get hold of some of the track and have taken a good look at it in the November issue of Garden Rail. Don't worry, it's spoiler free - at the time of writing, I knew no more than most of the posters on here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal.n Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Looks like Sky know about it:- https://skyvision.sky.com/programme/19082/biggest-little-railway-the Don't have sky so can't watch it! I do, but I don't think you can watch it with a sky account, the website is sky vision which I think is an industry facing website for skys own programs. Without logging in, press play and turn the volume on and you can hear the audio from the trailer (which gives a lot away). Not sure if its a bug on the website or meant to be like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Huw Griffiths Posted October 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2017 I do, but I don't think you can watch it with a sky account, the website is sky vision which I think is an industry facing website for skys own programs. Without logging in, press play and turn the volume on and you can hear the audio from the trailer (which gives a lot away). Not sure if its a bug on the website or meant to be like that. Probably meant to be like that - I'd imagine they want people to think it sounds exciting - whilst also creating the impression that people are are finding out more than they're supposed to - without really giving anything away in practice. Also, I'm not surprised that this has found its way onto a Sky website - after all, I seem to recall reading that they own a large percentage of Love Productions. Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how the programme turns out - and what happens about any sequels. Assuming there are further series, I suspect that "Warley" this year - and "Ally Pally" next year - might be interesting. Huw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Huw Griffiths Posted October 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2017 I managed to get hold of some of the track and have taken a good look at it in the November issue of Garden Rail. grNovcover.jpg Don't worry, it's spoiler free - at the time of writing, I knew no more than most of the posters on here! Without giving anything away about the programmes and their outcome, it might be interesting if the production company were to submit a "how this series was made" article, complete with some "behind the scenes" photos. If such an article exists - if such photos exist - it wouldn't be hard for them to ensure that they appear at a suitable time to promote / augment the series. Time will tell whether this actually happens - and I'm sure that none of us would want spoilers ... . Oh, go on, then, if you must ... ! Huw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Bus Driver Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I wonder if they'll get back in touch with everyone who contacted them last summer. Strange as this might seem, at the weekend, I was wondering if anything came of this enterprise - now I know. As I said to them at the time - and other people mentioned on a number of forum sites - they'll need to solve a number of technical challenges (some of which I'd find very interesting). A number of us also commented (on the phone, or in posts on various websites) that whilst, for a number of reasons, we might not personally have chosen to build a long outdoor track, we still wish them no ill will with their endeavour - indeed, a number of us would still be interested in being involved. "Negativity" this most certainly was not - and still is not (certainly here). I, for one, hope they are able to make this work. I hope they show a reasonable cross section of the technical challenges that need to be dealt with. I also hope they show the people, effort and teamwork involved in solving all the issues that get "kicked up". Ultimately, I hope the programme makers use this chance to show this hobby - and the people who pursue it - in a positive light. After all, they are reliant on the goodwill of a large number of decent people - people whose decency should, only rightly, be repaid in kind. I'm sure the programme makers will be keen to ensure this does, indeed, happen. Huw. Absolutely agreed Huw. It would also be a kind of continuity too PS i have relatives in Cwmbran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Has the program got a broadcast date yet? Or have I missed it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Now believed to be November. Still to be confirmed (Channel 4 seem to like leaving letting anyone know transmission dates to no more than a week before hand it seems - even Love Productions aren't sure). There is a trailer knocking about which I have seen. Not sure if it is cleared for transmission yet - it was produced with a view to selling the series to overseas broadcasters. It looks really good, and I appear in it which massages my Ego nicely. This series is shaping up to be something really special and has already appeared in the Guardian's list of must-watch programmes of the Autumn. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wollastonblue Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 i haven't seen the trailer, I have seen one video of it though courtesy of my neighbour who was involved with it. He hasn't been given a date yet, but it meant to be early November. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Without giving anything away about the programmes and their outcome, it might be interesting if the production company were to submit a "how this series was made" article, complete with some "behind the scenes" photos. If such an article exists - if such photos exist - it wouldn't be hard for them to ensure that they appear at a suitable time to promote / augment the series. Time will tell whether this actually happens - and I'm sure that none of us would want spoilers ... . Oh, go on, then, if you must ... ! Huw. For anyone within reach of London, two of the participants will be telling us about it at The Model Railway Club on 9th November: http://www.themodelrailwayclub.org/events Tom 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ryde-on-time Posted October 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2017 Presumably the series starts soon then. Sounds like those involved signed a gagging clause so strange if 2 are giving a public talk about making it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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