darren01 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Just been watching this program and nearly fell off my seat laughing, at what has to be one of the worst PW i have ever seen. It was amazing the coaches stayed on the rails the way it was bucking around the way they were, If you get a chance to see it well worth it just to see this, Not a bad program to watch. Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted October 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) I've just watched it and thought it was excellent. I'm not usually a fan of CT but thought that in this he was informative, respectful and enthusiastic. Very good. Edited October 1, 2015 by PhilH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwich station Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I've seen a couple shown in Aus. I thought they were pretty good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenway Park Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Better than the first series, I thought. Treated the Death Railway element with respect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlethorpe Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Excellent subject matter let down by poor delivery style & tendency to be flippant. Classic case of choosing a presenter they think will boost viewing figures rather than for knowledge/interest. Portillo would have done it much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 2, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2015 I actually like Chris Tarrant. Used to listen to his breakfast programme on Capital Radio when sitting in traffic on the M25 years ago. I enjoyed the first series so looking forward to watching htis one when I get chance. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Indeed! On the Sky box ready to watch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Excellent subject matter let down by poor delivery style & tendency to be flippant. Classic case of choosing a presenter they think will boost viewing figures rather than for knowledge/interest. Portillo would have done it much better. Not if he took his bl66dy Bradshaw he wouldn't! I enjoy Tarrant and think he is rather good at his job which he has been doing for many years. Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted October 2, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) Some of the per-way in Myanmar was unbelievable. I was surprised that it wasn't de-railed at that speed. It all looks to have good modelling possibilities if only anybody did 'Burmese' railway models! There was an interesting programme an hour before on Al Jazeera (English) channel about Japanese Railways and the Japanese attitude to their railways. An interesting 'preserved' steam line was under the threat of closure through lack of use. A totally different attitude to us lot. Also the amazing cat stationmaster who was much missed after passing away and the driver of the first Shinkansen who was told not to go near 200 kph for fear of upsetting foreigners and said "oh what the hell, if it will do 200 I'll do it"! An interesting take by an Englishman who had taught there for 10 years. Edited October 2, 2015 by Re6/6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdseyecircus Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 On the sky box and have yet to watch it. I recall Chris having some sort of stroke whilst filming this series hence the long delay from the first series. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted October 4, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2015 Having found out about this here on this thread I watched it on Catch up yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. I've now set the rest of the series to record. Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Enjoyed the Trans-Siberian (Trans-Polar) show this week, travelling to some off-beat places in Russia rather than the standard route to Irkursk. Mal Edited October 16, 2015 by Purley Oaks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I am saving last night's til the weekend. I enjoyed the Chile/Bolivia one last night though I have a feeling Michael Palin did part of the same journey years ago. In the first series the Ghan journey stands out in my mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted October 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2015 Enjoyed the Trans-Siberian (Trans-Polar) show this week, travelling to some off-beat places in Russia rather than the standard route to Irkursk. Mal I agree Mal, and weren't some of those mighty Russian diesel locos just amazing, I just wish the TV producers would give the locos a chance to 'talk' for a change, they must sound great. cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I do wonder if any of those locos had technology derived from Kestrel? I also noticed that the the diesel hauling the last train appeared to be a Do-Do! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted October 17, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 17, 2015 I do wonder if any of those locos had technology derived from Kestrel? I also noticed that the the diesel hauling the last train appeared to be a Do-Do! I noticed that as well in those silhouette shots at the end. It's either a Do-Do of some sort of Bo-Bo + Bo-Bo. I enjoyed the programme and like his style. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Not a bad program to watch. except for its presenter. Interesting to see he hasn't changed. Just as rude and derogatory to everyone around him as he was when I had the misfortune to meet him at Capital Radio. They could have found anyone better. I wasn't convinced that the problem was so much about the track as the springing/dampening of the carriages. He did well though to keep the contents of his stomach in place. (or perhaps off camera he didn't) Edited October 17, 2015 by Kenton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 ..and next edition is Castro Country, so we may get some Old American Cars too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Certainly enjoyed last night's one in Japan - Tarrant does have some annoying turns of phrase sometimes - but I'd love to visit Japan now, so it must have worked its magic! Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroadbill Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 The Canadian one was a real cracker. Brought it all back. And RDCs! CT seemed more subdued which made it better imho. Hopefully there will be more like this. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 CP Three mile long freight trains, that require a mile to stop !!! and passenger trains having to wait in loops for them to pass ! The spiral loops through the tunnels at "kicking horse pass" were most impressive, some feat of engineering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyboy Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I've noticed that is being repeated on Thursday evenings, but people may not be aware that Five is now available in HD on Freeview so you can watch the scenery in all its glory! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted May 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2016 I've noticed that is being repeated on Thursday evenings, but people may not be aware that Five is now available in HD on Freeview so you can watch the scenery in all its glory! Which Freeview channel please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyboy Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Which Freeview channel please? 5 or 105 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyboy Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Just a heads up that the new series is starting at 9:00 this evening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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