Andy Y Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 middle aged guys congregating at some where like Stafford snapping endless sheds and units ( a few distant shots showing them getting all excited when a 68 goes past ) I told 'em Stafford station was exactly like that and suggested some alternatives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted February 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2016 The hobby will continue to be strong irrespective of this programme or whether it is a good or a bad programme. Why therefore appear on said programmes and risk embarrassing interpretation when it is just as easy to not get involved? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I told 'em Stafford station was exactly like that and suggested some alternatives. Hahaha ☺ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will J Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Email sent... looking at Andy's initial post they want more than just the dictionary definition of 'trainspotter'- I think they are casting the net quite a bit wider. I explained that I had never been into number collecting as it seemed too much like maths homework in the rain to be fun.... The CV of the production firm is impressive, and I'd say their work in 'Amazing Spaces' and 'Shed of the Year' type programming is as relevant as the James May stuff in moulding something nerdy and shed-bound into something more accessible we can all be proudly associated with... while still revelling in the nerdy/ sheddy details! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 24, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2016 Trainspotting on film. Here you go. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted February 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2016 I told 'em Stafford station was exactly like that and suggested some alternatives. As long as you didn't recommend Donny then I guess we're on safe ground Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Email sent... looking at Andy's initial post they want more than just the dictionary definition of 'trainspotter'- I think they are casting the net quite a bit wider. I explained that I had never been into number collecting as it seemed too much like maths homework in the rain to be fun.... The CV of the production firm is impressive, and I'd say their work in 'Amazing Spaces' and 'Shed of the Year' type programming is as relevant as the James May stuff in moulding something nerdy and shed-bound into something more accessible we can all be proudly associated with... while still revelling in the nerdy/ sheddy details! Spot on, my thoughts exactly. I like the sound of the whole idea..yes our hobby is always going to be scoffed at by the uninitiated and the narrow minded. But if someone out there is genuinely interested in trying to shine a light and give a bit of insight, yes I would like to help with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted February 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2016 ive sent an email, id like to think i've got an interesting 'back story', used to go spotting as a kid, left a family business to work on the railway, now drive trains Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Trainspotting on film. Here you go. Cheers, Mick Yeah Renton, Sickboy, Spud and Begbie sat at the end of a platform with their ABC's would be enthralling for Trainspotting II. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Email sent... looking at Andy's initial post they want more than just the dictionary definition of 'trainspotter'- I think they are casting the net quite a bit wider. I explained that I had never been into number collecting as it seemed too much like maths homework in the rain to be fun.... The CV of the production firm is impressive, and I'd say their work in 'Amazing Spaces' and 'Shed of the Year' type programming is as relevant as the James May stuff in moulding something nerdy and shed-bound into something more accessible we can all be proudly associated with... while still revelling in the nerdy/ sheddy details! Your maths mustn't have been A1 then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted February 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2016 Choose a loco. Choose a coach. Choose a brakevan. Choose a tail light. Choose a f******* big engine, choose english electric, car trains, and electric units Choose good haulage, low emission and double headed insurance. Choose no-interest class 66s, Choose a starter signal. Choose your anorak Choose ill fitting tracky bottoms and matching backpack. Choose a three day railrover on the cumbrian coast in a range of f****** 37s Choose Sulzer and wondering what you've done with your life on a Sunday morning. Choose sitting in that station bench watching mind-numbing, spirit-crushing pacers passing by, stuffing jam butties food into your mouth. Choose rotting away at the end of it all, nothing more than an embarrassment to the selfish brats you have spawned to replace yourself. Choose your future. Choo-choo's life oops, wrong trainspotting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold CovDriver Posted February 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2016 ive sent an email, id like to think i've got an interesting 'back story', used to go spotting as a kid, left a family business to work on the railway, now drive trains I've also emailed them to see what happens you never know. Blimey Jim we must be like two peas in pod although I left a decent job in engineering to come on the railways and now driving trains also (well almost) in April I will be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Spot on, my thoughts exactly. I like the sound of the whole idea..yes our hobby is always going to be scoffed at by the uninitiated and the narrow minded. If you think trainspotting is bad you should give lampost number collecting a go. We have a really hard time of it. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Thumper Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I might put in for this... Also working on the railways I'm in my dream job... hmm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 There was a series called "Trainspotting" some years ago. It was presented by two blokes called Mark (I think one was a comedian), and it wasn't half bad-I've still got it on VHS. Ed Mark Williams and Mark Found, iirc. Yes, it's not bad - and is repeated from time to time on the satellite TV channels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave47549 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 There was a series called "Trainspotting" some years ago. It was presented by two blokes called Mark (I think one was a comedian), and it wasn't half bad-I've still got it on VHS. Ed Mark Collins (Radio DJ) and Mark Found. Steve Power (Another Radio DJ) also partook in presenting the series. Regards, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyboy Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Mark Williams and Mark Found, iirc. Yes, it's not bad - and is repeated from time to time on the satellite TV channels. They also showed it on the Quest channel last year. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/99356-trainspotting-not-the-film-on-quest-tv/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted February 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2016 Mark Williams ex Fast Show etc is a serious and knowledgable enthusiast, I understand. The railway history series he presented was good fun, and well made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 How much are they paying for our "experiences"? I'm thinking of doing my trainspotting on Goring station, where in between trains I can wax lyrical about how beautiful the catenary supports are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philsandy Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Mark Williams ex Fast Show etc is a serious and knowledgable enthusiast, I understand. The railway history series he presented was good fun, and well made. "This week I 'ave been mostly spotting 08 diesel shunters" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 If you think trainspotting is bad you should give lampost number collecting a go. We have a really hard time of it. P Well even the Post Box spotters got a good 10 minutes recently on BBC , describing different size and colour of boxes and giving them a hug on the on the pretext of checking the size Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 If you think trainspotting is bad you should give lampost number collecting a go. We have a really hard time of it. P I never really noticed the numbers on lamp posts, apart from one - the lamp post outside my parents' church has the number 6201 - also the number of my father's first 00 gauge loco! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted February 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2016 But lampposts tend not to get around as much as locomotives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted February 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2016 I've never regretted appearing in the Model Town series, I still occasionally get recognised from it. Andi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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