KeithMacdonald Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 And for those that would like to watch on demand... https://www.channel4.com/programmes/little-trains-big-names-with-pete-waterman/on-demand/74077-001 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railpassion Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Jolly good programme with real enthusiasts. Jools made some very good observations. The inventiveness and joy came over well. Loved the buildings. A real treat to see Rule No.1 applied with such relish. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted October 20, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2023 A most enjoyable look at model railways and an insight into the reason why Jules Holland built the layout being able to look back to how London was in his childhood and his parents and grandparents. Thought the model of Euston Arch was stunning. It can only be good for hobby and hopefully get some much needed 50 and 60 year olds interested. Next week’s episode will be interesting. Terry 5 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Excellent program almost as if it was made by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. No dumbing down. Loved it 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MossdaleNGauge Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 19 hours ago, The Stationmaster said: PS What I took from the trails to be Eddie Izzard's layout looked remarkably like one we have seen in the past in another tv series being constructed 'for a customer'. It's going to be interesting to hear all about that one Eddie's layout is located here https://www.bexhillmuseum.org.uk/our-patron-eddie-izzard/eddie-izzards-wwii-model-railway/ 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroadbill Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) Really glad this series got flagged up on this thread, just seen the first episode via Channel 4 app. When Jools Holland's layout was featured in both Railway Modeller and Continental modeller I had to get both mags. The different eras of personal history it covers was very interesting. Both Pete Waterman and Jools Holland are very entertaining of course. The layout also incorporated a very important philosophy for lofts, have the layout run round the sides and stand in the middle so you can't see everything at once! Also great to see a serious program on model railways. Edited October 21, 2023 by railroadbill 6 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroadbill Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Also I liked Jools Holland's story about buying a model of Victor Hugo's house for his layout in, er, Victor Hugo's house. Presumably the house in Paris rather than Guernsey. Coming back into the UK, Customs officials couldn't work out what this was and why he was bringing it in and got the sniffer dogs out... But it didn't contain anything it shouldn't. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 2 hours ago, railroadbill said: The layout also incorporated a very important philosophy for lofts, have the layout run round the sides and stand in the middle so you can't see everything at once! My philosophy exactly for my loft layout, to the extent that I don't even have any hidden staging or fiddleyard at all. Works for me. I also echo other comments about Jools Holland's layout. In print it didn't seem to make much sense, and some of it is very "train setty", with setrack curves and points, but his explanations behind it show it to be a very personal model, that makes a great deal of sense to him. Loved the stop-motion animations too!! Movement beyond the trains & road vehicles - that's the next Holy Grail for model railways. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPeak45 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Anyone know the make/model of the European style Emu that was running round Jools Holland layout? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted October 22, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 22, 2023 I enjoyed the first episode. It showed real enjoyment, delight and enthusiasm from both Jools and Pete. This is the key to all modelling in my eyes. 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pint of Adnams Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Just caught the last ten minutes of the repeated showing yesterday (Saturday), having spotted on odd looking title on the EPG. Found it on More4 last evening and added to my list for catch-up. Mrs Pint (aka Mrs Half of Wild Wave), bless her little cotton socks, is quite happy watching trains too but we will miss next week's episode as it's her birthday and we'll be out for a family meal. She was very surprised to see it will feature Izzie Edard 🤭 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 22, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2023 15 hours ago, railroadbill said: Also I liked Jools Holland's story about buying a model of Victor Hugo's house for his layout in, er, Victor Hugo's house. Presumably the house in Paris rather than Guernsey. Coming back into the UK, Customs officials couldn't work out what this was and why he was bringing it in and got the sniffer dogs out... But it didn't contain anything it shouldn't. When it was mentioned I was looking for a model of the Guernsey house and was at first rather confused by the model on the layout! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Just caught up with it. I found it excellent, with the enthusiasm coming across rather well. The social history was unobtrusive to me, but I like that sort of thing, it might have come across as excessive to others. It used train set type curves, but the running was faultless, far better than certain finescale layouts that I have seen. The research into the buildings fascinated me, especially parts of London and Berlin that appeared to look real, even though mixed up as to actual location. The Pendonesque idea of plug in complete buildings, shown by removing a scene, gave an insight as to how the layout was built. The Euston arch, depicted very near the end, rather than in it's glory days. Looking forward to the next programme. Bernard 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted October 22, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2023 Absolutely wonderful. Cheers Darius 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted October 22, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2023 A terrific programme, just great in every way. Loved the modelling and biographical references from Jools and Pete’s brilliant matter of fact bluntness about his love of trains- just great! 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackFivesMatter Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Excellent series, a shame there are only four in it. I would have hoped more well known modellers would have been involved, Peter Snow, Anne Diamond, Rod Stewart and no doubt more, still possible series two fodder? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 23, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2023 16 hours ago, BlackFivesMatter said: Excellent series, a shame there are only four in it. I would have hoped more well known modellers would have been involved, Peter Snow, Anne Diamond, Rod Stewart and no doubt more, still possible series two fodder? Maybe the omissions, particularly of Rod Stewart and Phil Collins, leave room for a second seres to be commissioned if this one is considered a commercial success? 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 22/10/2023 at 11:24, Bernard Lamb said: It used train set type curves, but the running was faultless, Not just the trains - the minic motorways circuit in the "town" section was running very nicely as well. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 23, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2023 I thought it was fab. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagrizz Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 6 hours ago, The Stationmaster said: Maybe the omissions, particularly of Rod Stewart and Phil Collins, leave room for a second seres to be commissioned if this one is considered a commercial success? I'd like to see Neil Young's set-up. Apparently much of it has been influenced by his wish to build a layout that his disabled son can operate. Graham 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 26, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2023 Episode 2 tonight featuring Eddie Izzard. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 23/10/2023 at 19:10, dagrizz said: I'd like to see Neil Young's set-up. Apparently much of it has been influenced by his wish to build a layout that his disabled son can operate. Graham I thought he'd actually bought Liomel when they ran into difficulties? Next week's programme features Francis Rossi; at least, at least that who Lynne identified him as being. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagrizz Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 11 hours ago, Fat Controller said: I thought he'd actually bought Liomel when they ran into difficulties? Next week's programme features Francis Rossi; at least, at least that who Lynne identified him as being. Yes I thought he'd bought the Lionel company but the website doesn't mention it. I don't know what the current situation is with the company or Neil Young's layout. Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted October 27, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 27, 2023 11 hours ago, Fat Controller said: I thought he'd actually bought Liomel when they ran into difficulties? Next week's programme features Francis Rossi; at least, at least that who Lynne identified him as being. Ahh thats who that was ! Good programs . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 As a Status Quo fan for over 50 years, it brings me great joy to hear that Francis Rossi is taking up railway modelling. steve 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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