Prometheus Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 But who is Guy Martin? Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junctionmad Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 The young lad who lost his mum should get his own show, he's the next Guy Martin!, Must admit I am really enjoying this show. Pity they did not show all the help they had with the James may one, felt like we where just in the way once we put down the track. The Bear Grylls of restoration ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junctionmad Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I was disappointed by two things (A) the whole ferry boat thing was a joke , just carry the loco to the other side , the whole thing was fake (B) the fact the loco falls off every 10 feet , ( did someone say they have multiple " silver lady's ") suggests the concept of " track " is very far fetched , better fit the loco with wheels and drive it to Inverness , in no way can this really be considered a railway , model or otherwise Other then that , vaguely amusing TV. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junctionmad Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Poor track laying causing the loco to fall off the track quite a lot is actually a good thing. By the time Silver Lady gets to Inverness she will be battered but still running - she will look like a hero who has been through a big challenge but come through. If she arrived looking shiny and unmarked it just wouldn’t have the same impact. I’m really looking forward to seeing her arrival at the end of the line having succeeded against the odds (I’m assuming she made it). So, great for the TV programme but of course if it was your own you wouldn’t allow it. It’s also great and well deserved publicity for Roundhouse assuming the programme ends up with a very battered but still running Silver Lady. Haven't they multiple " silver lady's ". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 But who is Guy Martin? Tony Someone who would have laid a track and then built a motorcycle/train hybrid and completed the journey in less than an hour. He's an ex motorcycle racer that is heavily involved in restoring and fixing things, and unafraid to get his hands dirty. Think Fred Dibnah with leathers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Martin Jason 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) Someone who would have laid a track and then built a motorcycle/train hybrid and completed the journey in less than an hour. He's an ex motorcycle racer that is heavily involved in restoring and fixing things, and unafraid to get his hands dirty. Think Fred Dibnah with leathers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Martin Jason [unquote] He also appreciates the value of proper engineering and design. His programmes tend to revolve around getting someone who genuinely knows what they are doing, and letting them do it. That’s probably because most of his projects end up being ridden down a mountainside at 100mph, or something of the sort, with him inside. Edited January 19, 2018 by rockershovel 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Parker Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Haven't they multiple " silver lady's ". For the main run. No. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher125 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 You wait ages for one... BroadcastC5 steams ahead with model railway series - Knickbockerglory wins order for competition show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 You wait ages for one... Broadcast C5 steams ahead with model railway series - Knickbockerglory wins order for competition show Any idea what format that one is going to take? The page was rather sparse on detail. I've had a hunt for the production company and there is no mention of it on their website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Any type of competition show can either be very mundane or bring out the worst in people. The hobby covers such a wide field that I would want it to not be too narrow focused. Anyway, it is good that mainstream TV is looking in our direction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymw Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Any type of competition show can either be very mundane or bring out the worst in people. The hobby covers such a wide field that I would want it to not be too narrow focused. Anyway, it is good that mainstream TV is looking in our direction. Well, it's easy, low cost tv. With a bit of a competition, there could be prize money, like snooker or darts. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 too narrow focused. Oh I don't know... Much more interesting than all that standard gauge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Judging by the waiting lists even Roundhouse haven’t got multiple Silver Ladys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Someone who would have laid a track and then built a motorcycle/train hybrid and completed the journey in less than an hour. He's an ex motorcycle racer that is heavily involved in restoring and fixing things, and unafraid to get his hands dirty. Think Fred Dibnah with leathers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Martin Jason [unquote] He also appreciates the value of proper engineering and design. His programmes tend to revolve around getting someone who genuinely knows what they are doing, and letting them do it. That’s probably because most of his projects end up being ridden down a mountainside at 100mph, or something of the sort, with him inside. The WW1 tank project wasn't capable of 100 mph..... But very moving, with the end being filmed on a WW1 battlefield on Remembrance Day. (He wanted to do it in Lincoln but permission was refused, allegedly because it would get in the way of "Christmas Shoppers") Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 You wait ages for one... Broadcast C5 steams ahead with model railway series - Knickbockerglory wins order for competition show ..... and three of them come along : http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/channel-4-commissions-peters-great-rail-restoration 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 ..... and three of them come along : http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/channel-4-commissions-peters-great-rail-restoration Make that four : https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-5/c5-orders-yorkshire-railway-doc/5125450.article 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 The WW1 tank project wasn't capable of 100 mph..... But very moving, with the end being filmed on a WW1 battlefield on Remembrance Day. (He wanted to do it in Lincoln but permission was refused, allegedly because it would get in the way of "Christmas Shoppers") The police were apparently concerned about the safety of the public along the route requested. Having visited Lincoln during the Christmas Fair I think it was more likely the shoppers would get in the way of the tank. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 ..... and three of them come along : http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/channel-4-commissions-peters-great-rail-restoration The results of that are already there to see if you look in the right places. I don't want to give any "spoilers" though. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher125 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Any idea what format that one is going to take? The page was rather sparse on detail. I've had a hunt for the production company and there is no mention of it on their website. Alas no, anyone have a subscription to Broadcast? Make that four : https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-5/c5-orders-yorkshire-railway-doc/5125450.article Indeed, more info on the NYMR website here: All Aboard the Yorkshire Express Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 They could save money by just having a live feed from the webcam. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Oh I don't know... Much more interesting than all that standard gauge! I mentioned this new program to my wife, and she suggested it had to cover a variety of things to keep non hobby people interested. The formula(or should that be recipe?) used for Bakeoff, with 3 parts, covering inititiative, specialist skill, and show stopper could be transferred to model railways. It is important that it is not aimed at particular skills, but have it so that someone who might be superb at doing, say figure painting, is hopeless at building track. There needs to be an eliment of education, where not only are the viewers learning something, but also those participating. I would suggest covering a range of skills, a range of scales and gauges, including narrow gauge (in fact it is essential to include narrow gauge).There needs to be something which challenges, not necessarily skill based. If the cake box challenge had not aleady been started on this forum, something like that. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I mentioned this new program to my wife, and she suggested it had to cover a variety of things to keep non hobby people interested. The formula(or should that be recipe?) used for Bakeoff, with 3 parts, covering inititiative, specialist skill, and show stopper could be transferred to model railways. It is important that it is not aimed at particular skills, but have it so that someone who might be superb at doing, say figure painting, is hopeless at building track. There needs to be an eliment of education, where not only are the viewers learning something, but also those participating. I would suggest covering a range of skills, a range of scales and gauges, including narrow gauge (in fact it is essential to include narrow gauge).There needs to be something which challenges, not necessarily skill based. If the cake box challenge had not aleady been started on this forum, something like that. Maybe a serialised format - building the baseboards the first week, person who has the worst/least ambitious woodwork goes home. Next week tracklaying ditto, then wiring and scenery. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mow Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Enjoyed the programme, plenty on engineering skills, problem solving, team work, motivation and management techniques. Had a brief look on Twitter and noticed a large number of very positive comments about tonight's episode. That trestle bridge building was a highlight. Edited January 21, 2018 by mow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Maybe a serialised format - building the baseboards the first week, person who has the worst/least ambitious woodwork goes home. Next week tracklaying ditto, then wiring and scenery. I would like to see it cover different areas of the hobby, and not just British standard gauge, but some narrow gauge and something foreign. Maybe as part of one of the special tests.Just building a layout stage be by, would be far too boring, and I think it might be less interesting to non hobby people. It is the variety in the current TV program that makes it more intersting for more people. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I would like to see it cover different areas of the hobby, and not just British standard gauge, but some narrow gauge and something foreign. Maybe as part of one of the special tests.Just building a layout stage be by, would be far too boring, and I think it might be less interesting to non hobby people. It is the variety in the current TV program that makes it more intersting for more people. True - I suppose certain elements don't have to be made in a particular order. Rolling stock and other removable items (bridges, road vehicles, signals, figures etc) can be made at any stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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