RMweb Gold sjp23480 Posted December 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 28, 2015 Just seen the trailer for this new series set in the shanty town of the same name built to house the workers building Ribblehead viaduct. Link to details Will be interesting to see how it turns out! Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Trainshed Terry Posted December 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 28, 2015 It is a very good program to watch if you are into post apoplectic feel. I have it on DVD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
58herbie Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Terry The programme Stephen is talking about is a completely different one to what you have on disc. Its been filmed by itv drama this year 2015 highlighting the life of naves working during thebuilding of the midland line over from Carlisle to Settle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastluddite Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Some of it was filmed at the Colne valley museum, Golcar near Huddersfield where I work (voluntary). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I do wonder if this is a UK remake of the American series "Hell on Wheels" but it looks interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted January 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2016 I do wonder if this is a UK remake of the American series "Hell on Wheels" but it looks interesting. As it is a fictionalised take on the building of a viaduct in Yorkshire and the shanty town for the workers, both of which are historical events I don't see where America comes into it. http://pd.blue1023.server-cp.com/pdwm.php?i=1180528&s=11903&p=2&t=%27Plaque%20commemorating%20the%20Shanty%20Towns%20erected%20during%20the%20construction%20of%20the%20Ribblehead%20Viaduct%20Leeds%20Settle%20Carlisle%20railway%20Batty%20Moss%20,%20Yorkshire%20Dales%20National%20Park%20,%20England%20,%20U%20K%20,%20Europe%27&website=%27Photographers%20Direct%27 It's OK, the acting IMHO was a bit wooden and the whole thing a bit stolid. One of the critics described it as "A Western set in Yorkshire" and it is just that. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted January 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2016 I watched the first episode and found it a bit soft! There seemed to be almost as many women as men. I thought these camps/shantytowns were populated by hundreds of hard drinking loons! The pub on there looked lovely, probably in the good beer guide. I bet they do an excellent afternoon tea and quality bar meals! Didn't bother with the second episode Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted January 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2016 The pub on there looked lovely, probably in the good beer guide. I bet they do an excellent afternoon tea and quality bar meals! Probably a 'Spoons! Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 While it's by no means a 'remake' of 'Hell On Wheels' it is very obviously an attempt at a British equivalent. They had made some effort to assemble a train which looked reasonably close to the period depicted with what appeared to be some 4-wheel coaches and a saddle-tank (I was half expecting some BR Mk1s!) but then ruined the effect with a relatively modern goods brake van behind them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted January 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2016 The promotion of it made it sound very much like 'Hell On Wheels' so I have avoided it - seems like I might have made a good choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 the camp & waterfall were filmed close to me here in Huddersfield the camp was filmed in a quarry on top of Scapegoat Hill http://www.examiner.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/jericho-filming-locations-take-video-10706918 shame they used a LNER/BR brake van in show 1 on the train to the camp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted January 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hello all, I watched the first episode last night and really enjoyed it. The cinematography is wonderful and makes the most of the magnificent desolation (with apologies to E Aldrin) of the Dales. It's really interesting to see the construction of the Ribblehead viaduct underway (albeit named the Culverdale viaduct in what is, of course, a dramatisation) and the negotiations that were needed to make it happen with an interesting contrast between the visionaries and engineers and those with the money. I was surprised and impressed that the train depicted did feature panelled 4-wheel coaches. I am no expert but they looked to me that at least they might be authentic! In the end it's just a drama; the plot has flaws, some of the characters may be unrealistic, and the acting - at least among the younger cast members - was at times a little wooden. But I am certainly looking forward to watching episode 2. cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium The White Rabbit Posted January 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2016 Some of the railway scenes were filmed on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway. The carriages used were from the Stately Trains fleet, GER six wheelers. I take the point about the brake van (no MR van is based on the line) but what stood out for me was the concrete sleepers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted January 18, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hello all, It's really interesting to see the construction of the Ribblehead viaduct underway (albeit named the Culverdale viaduct in what is, of course, a dramatisation) and the negotiations that were needed to make it happen with an interesting contrast between the visionaries and engineers and those with the money. cheers Ben A. Probably nothing like what happened as by the time the MR were building the S&C they were a well established company and would, I imagine, have raised all the necessary funds beforehand from the Banking sector. We are past the main phase of railway speculation when all and sundry were invited to invest in all sorts of "hair-brained" railway schemes. The viaducts, stations and other infrastructure are all part of an overall plan for the line in place before the start of construction. Interestingly the viaduct could have had 24 (as built) arches or just 18 depending on whether there were enough stonemasons for the piers etc. or navvies for extending the embankments. I watched the first episode and found it a bit soft! There seemed to be almost as many women as men. I thought these camps/shantytowns were populated by hundreds of hard drinking loons! Batty Wife Hole, one of the shanties on the S&C had a Sunday School, Day School, Mission House, Library, Post Office, Pub, Shops & Hospital! Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 It is keeping me interested enough to keep watching. I am grateful that a drama based around a railway theme has been made. Whatever its marginal technical faults, it is a decent enough bit of entertainment on a cold night. It isn't an historically accurate documentary, to avoid confusion, but I am impressed with the extent they have gone to for authenticity, given this clearly doesn't have the budget of many. I presume the Yank is in it to try to ensure US sales, as seems to be the need these days. And he is a naughty man, which is unusual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I presume the Yank is in it to try to ensure US sales, as seems to be the need these days. And he is a naughty man, which is unusual. Most likely to get back at American TV were the bad guy is usually British Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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