Knapdale Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Right Away said: Am I in the minority who cannot help but wince when narrators are heard referring to a steam locomotive on its own (in this case the 9F) as a “train”? 😴 Is the kettle not pulling something (a tender), and therefore a train? 😉 I agree, though. I find it annoying when a single locomotive is called a train. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 25, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Right Away said: Am I in the minority who cannot help but wince when narrators are heard referring to a steam locomotive on its own (in this case the 9F) as a “train”? 😴 Although technically if it is proceeding on a signalled running line then within the meaning of the Rules & Regulations it really is 'a train'. But that, all too obviously, is not something likely to be even thought about let alone understood by the overwhelming majority of tv producers and script writers. 6 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 25, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2023 55 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said: Although technically if it is proceeding on a signalled running line then within the meaning of the Rules & Regulations it really is 'a train'. But that, all too obviously, is not something likely to be even thought about let alone understood by the overwhelming majority of tv producers and script writers. Language evolves over time and words such as ‘locomotive’ and ‘engine’ adopt alternate meanings. Most people experience a rail journey in a ‘train’ without a ‘locomotive’.How often have the likes of us bridled at the term ‘ train station’ …or even ‘kettle’. ? 🤣 3 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Nevr mind the misuse ot "train" and "railway", I see that the programme listing for this evenings Model World is now bestowing the title "iconic" on Mallard! No dear, you can't have a Flying Scotsman AND a Mallard... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 27, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just watch the programme and take a swig of whatever you fancy every time they use the word “iconic”. You will feel increasingly relaxed as the programme proceeds. Cheers Darius 1 4 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 27, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2023 Was Gresley The Messiah or was he just a naughty boy. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, Darius43 said: Just watch the programme and take a swig of whatever you fancy every time they use the word “iconic”. You will feel increasingly relaxed as the programme proceeds. Cheers Darius Public Health Warning: Your level of inebriety may be biblical... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 27, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just now, Hroth said: Public Health Warning: Your level of inebriety may be biblical... Unless you drink Proper Jobe. Cheers Darius 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HExpressD Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 53 minutes ago, Hroth said: Nevr mind the misuse ot "train" and "railway", I see that the programme listing for this evenings Model World is now bestowing the title "iconic" on Mallard! No dear, you can't have a Flying Scotsman AND a Mallard... Overused? Perhaps. Deserved? Most definitely. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 22 minutes ago, HExpressD said: Overused? Perhaps. Deserved? Most definitely. Even though it smelled like a Frenchman afterwards? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris116 Posted February 27, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) There is nothing wrong with an LNER locomotive that rebuilding at Swindon would not put right! Hat, coat, exit stage left at high speed preferably hauled by a King! Edited February 27, 2023 by Chris116 6 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I keep watching and find the programme mostly enjoyable but what grinds my gears is the constant use of cliches like ‘on the right track’ and ‘full steam ahead’, etc. Couldn’t they find a scriptwriter with some original ideas? steve 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phatbob Posted February 27, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2023 22 minutes ago, steve1 said: Couldn’t they find a scriptwriter with some original ideas? Everybody knows that all the world's greatest litterary wits are amusing each other here on RMweb. 😉 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 39 minutes ago, steve1 said: I keep watching and find the programme mostly enjoyable but what grinds my gears is the constant use of cliches like ‘on the right track’ and ‘full steam ahead’, etc. Couldn’t they find a scriptwriter with some original ideas? steve But using cliches like ‘on the right track’ and ‘full steam ahead’ is iconic! Ummm..... 🤪 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pint of Adnams Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 In the face of shortages of fruit and veg in the shops, and the Blessed Ms Coffey extolling the virtues of turnips, Mrs Pint was rather hoping for a liberal use of 'iconic' this evening to replenish our cabbage stockpile. Unfortunately that was not to be. But she was forced to ask me what sort of an implement a Tri-ang might be, apparently for use on table tops... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Tonight's 'entertainment' was watching the Amazing Disappearing 2nd Tender on the live-steam Flying Scotsman. It seemed to come & go in every alternating shot on that (not all that "spectacular") garden railway. Almost as good as Ned's dancing mobile phone in that comedy runaway train movie "Unstoppable" - no attempt at continuity whatsoever. You don't have to be an enthusiast or nerd to notice that!! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Good to see the youngsters at the Saturday club. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Phatbob said: Everybody knows that all the world's greatest litterary wits are amusing each other here on RMweb. 😉 I've been called a great wit many times. Edited February 27, 2023 by NIK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, NIK said: J've been called a great wit many times. Do you like coconuts too? 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium stephennicholson Posted February 27, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2023 13 minutes ago, didcot said: Good to see the youngsters at the Saturday club. They were thrilled to be included in the series! I have run the Juniors club for over ten years. Numbers have fluctacted, but we have 15 at the moment. This programme and the channel 5 series has helped boost interest in recent years. Many of them go onto to be active members of the wider club, and so so helping with its growth. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) The club I belong to now has a thriving junior group. Maybe in a few years time some of them will be lugging club layouts out to other shows. Edited February 27, 2023 by NIK 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted February 27, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2023 I really feel episode by episode it’s getting worse, I almost feel embarrassed watching it when other members of the family are in the room. On the positive side if it brings some new youngsters into the hobby to the aging club member in almost all clubs it will have been a success for the future of model railway clubs. let’s hope so Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I noticed they used the "T" word last night but it sort of sounded like it was a different company. I'm still enjoying the show even though I know Duchess of Hamilton looks vastly better than that duck at the NRM. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HExpressD Posted February 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2023 9 hours ago, F-UnitMad said: Tonight's 'entertainment' was watching the Amazing Disappearing 2nd Tender on the live-steam Flying Scotsman. It seemed to come & go in every alternating shot on that (not all that "spectacular") garden railway. Almost as good as Ned's dancing mobile phone in that comedy runaway train movie "Unstoppable" - no attempt at continuity whatsoever. You don't have to be an enthusiast or nerd to notice that!! Crikey, it looked pretty good to me. I'd hate to see what you think of my 6 x 4 tail chaser! Imagine how much nicer it would be if everyone was nice about the layouts people had spent hours of their life building instead of disparaging. 2 17 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 The bits about the 3D printer were "interesting"... Back in October, when TT120 was being unveiled, there were some rather wonky 3D prints of the Class 66 bodyshell on display. I think we now know why! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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