Ben Alder Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Pic of his Rodship at work from his Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/rodstewart/photos/a.10151001222743307.449874.59088763306/10154493450863307/?type=3&theater You do need to join to see it, apparently, but don't be put off by it. Ignore all the trivial chit chat and just follow the myriad interest groups that thrive there. He does seem to have managed to make railway modelling a more socially acceptable pastime by speaking so passionately about it, and good to him for it. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted August 23, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) You don't need to log in to see his page, but Farcebook has their code set up to obscure parts of the page to make it difficult to view if you don't log in. All just aimed at trying to get people to have Farcebook accounts and use them so they can claim their billions of active user accounts. As for Rod's modelling, yes, it's good to see him willing to show his interest. He seems to have been a bit cagey about it in the past, probably for fear of the labels associated with it. Edited August 23, 2016 by Ian J. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) As for Rod's modelling, yes, it's good to see him willing to show his interest. He seems to have been a bit cagey about it in the past, probably for fear of the labels associated with it. Listened to an interview with Rod one afternoon on Radio 2, by some 'lady' standing in for Steve Wright. . As the interview closed she asked him, in a derogatory tone, about his 'trainspotting' . Let's just say Rod went to great pains to educate the ill-informed lady about the differences between 'trainspotting' and 'railway modelling' whilst also 'ripping her a new one' ! Edited August 23, 2016 by br2975 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joppyuk1 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 He mentions his railway modelling interests in his biography, as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glover Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 He mentions his railway modelling interests in his biography, as well. In fact, there is a full chapter devoted to it, plus photos. The book itself is a very good read; honest and funny. Glover 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I recently watched a rerun of the Alan Yentob TV interview with him at his home in this country. He always comes across very well and his family and even ex wives all seem to be genuinely fond of him. He, as he usually does, quickly glossed over his railway interest. He just said that when he was a lad, from his bedroom window above his dad's shop in North London, he could see railway marshalling yards and local football pitches, both of which became key interests. He said all that was missing from the view to complete the set was a leggy blonde. Apparently part of the pre interview filming agreement put the railway room at his British home completely out of bounds. He's, understandably, quite protective of it and his interest. . 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted August 23, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2016 His US layout has been featured in Model Railroader, most recently in February 2014. He stated in a US TV interview that he was more proud of appearing on the cover of MR than Rolling Stone. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 23, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2016 A million miles from my musical taste, but more of a modeller than I will ever be. Respect! (As they say these days, I believe.) 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 His earlier stuff was my kind of music, up to and including the 'Faces', which is what his more recent concerts have included, thankfully. So I see him as an excellent ambassador of the hobby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I recently watched a rerun of the Alan Yentob TV interview with him at his home in this country. He always comes across very well and his family and even ex wives all seem to be genuinely fond of him. He, as he usually does, quickly glossed over his railway interest. He just said that when he was a lad, from his bedroom window above his dad's shop in North London, he could see railway marshalling yards and local football pitches, both of which became key interests. He said all that was missing from the view to complete the set was a leggy blonde. Apparently part of the pre interview filming agreement put the railway room at his British home completely out of bounds. He's, understandably, quite protective of it and his interest. . Yes I also watched this for the second time. He has certainly had a life and a half! Having read the railway modelling part of his autobiography in Smiths a while ago I was disappointed that Yentob pretty well ignores it, and only shows a brief bit of a model railway which was a horrendous O gauge toy IIRC. This weeks Model Rail mentions celebrity modellers, I was aware of Roger Daltrey, but what has he modelled? Is there information about this and Eric Clapton? Paul 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) Sx This weeks Model Rail mentions celebrity modellers, I was aware of Roger Daltrey, but what has he modelled? I think he's been involved with some of the modelling on Gresley Beat. I also recall a radio interview with Phil Collins where he mentioned his railway modelling and that having completed an OO layout was going to start one in N Gauge. G Edited August 24, 2016 by grahame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TEAMYAKIMA Posted August 24, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) I had the great pleasure of meeting Rod Stewart (briefly) and Penny Lancaster (even more briefly) last November when they brought their family to an event where I work. I am not able/allowed to talk to the invited VIP guests. However, it came to pass that I was in Rod and Penny's company and decided that my relatively low paid job was not worth missing this opportunity. So I spoke to Rod for a few moments about his layout and he asked if I was an active modeller. I said that I was and he asked what. I said , "Chinese HO" he was surprised at my answer and asked a few questions about Chinese modelling. I then said that I had to go ..... "Will you get in trouble for talking to me?" he asked. "Could do." I said. "Leave that to me," he said "I'll sort that out for you." I didn't get in trouble with management. As he and his family left he waived and wished me a 'Merry Xmas.' Edited August 24, 2016 by TEAMYAKIMA 30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 This weeks Model Rail mentions celebrity modellers, I was aware of Roger Daltrey, but what has he modelled? Is there information about this and Eric Clapton? Paul Isn't Roger Daltrey one of the main backers of the Model Railway Museum idea in Ashford ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Sx I think he's been involved with some of the modelling on Gresley Beat. I also recall a radio interview with Phil Collins where he mentioned his railway modelling and that having completed an OO layout was going to start one in N Gauge. G Phil Collins completed his layout? Blimey Phil what's the secret? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted August 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2016 Isn't Roger Daltrey one of the main backers of the Model Railway Museum idea in Ashford ?? All seems to have gone quiet on this project Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 A million miles from my musical taste, but more of a modeller than I will ever be. Respect! (As they say these days, I believe.) Wasn't that Aretha Franklin? Hat, coat, gone...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
landscapes Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Hi I know Rod Stewart has modelled Grand Central Station in the 1940's period and that this layout is in his US home. But I have also read that he has an East Coast Main Line Layout in his UK home, as a big LNER fan I would love to know more about this layout. The Son of some very good friends of mine is engaged to the Daughter of a member of the original small faces group and I keep asking him next time he meets Rod Stewart ask him about this layout, but understandably no luck so far. Regards David Edited August 29, 2016 by landscapes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 IIR, I read somewhere -Model Railroader? -that he was planning more work on this now his American one has reached a satisfactory stage and that was his first main build (some build!). Lets keep our fingers crossed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 It's not about modelling, but the lyrics of "Princess of the Night" suggest that someone in early 80s metal band Saxon was into steam trains. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) Here are those lyrics in full... She used to be an ironhorse Twenty years ago Used to bring the mail to me Through the ice and snow I've sat alone and watched her Steaming through the night Ninety tons of thunder Lighting up the sky She was a princess of the night I saw the writing on the wall She was a princess of the night I take a ride across the sky Speeding, sparks like lightning Engine working hard Furnace on the foot plate Shining in the night Iron striking metal The sound of racing steel It's all I ever want to hear It's music to my ears She was a princess of the night I saw the writing on the wall She was a princess of the night I take a ride across the sky She was a princess of the night I saw the writing on the wall She was a princess of the night I take a ride across the sky Ninety tons of thunder Lighting up the sky Steaming red hot pistons See the wheels flash by Hear the whistle blowing Streaking down the track If I ever had my way I'd bring the princess back one day She was a princess of the night I saw the writing on the wall She was a princess of the night I take a ride across the sky Copy/pasted from www.metrolyrics.com/princess-of-the-night-lyrics-saxon.html Edited September 17, 2016 by Zomboid 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted September 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2016 Here are those lyrics in full... Copy/pasted from www.metrolyrics.com/princess-of-the-night-lyrics-saxon.html Loved that song in my youth and still do - now I know why lol!!!! Obviously an LMS fan!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted September 19, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 19, 2016 It's not about modelling, but the lyrics of "Princess of the Night" suggest that someone in early 80s metal band Saxon was into steam trains. Been in the front row once! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Not really my type of music either nor also is Neil Young who was into US tinplate and at one time was associated with Lionel. Maybe still is! When you make their kind of income, one can afford to indulge in whatever hobby one chooses at a level most can only imagine. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglenookfan Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I like Rod. He still manages to sound like he did as a younger man. Maybe not quite the same but pretty good i reckon. If you haven't heard this ... Python Lee Jackson - In a Broken Dream .... find it, close the man cave door and turn it up to 11! Inglenookfan 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravensdmufan Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 (edited) Rod Stewart enthusing about his layout tonight on the BBC One Show - "it's not a train set, it's a model railway". He said he's now finished it and had it filmed professionally for a forthcoming documentary. And, if I picked him up correctly, he's donating it to charity. Take a look on the BBC iPlayer. Sorry, unable to post link. Edited to delete incorrect information, having viewed it again on iPlayer Edited October 1, 2018 by cravensdmufan 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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