RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted July 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 17, 2011 I think they need to use my quote! And with that it's back to the studio, I mean work bench! I wonder how they got away with that 47 smashing into the carvans carriages! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste234 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I quite enjoyed it actually! Although I thought May and Hammonds caravan setting alight was a bit far-fetched. It's a shame the 08 which confronted Clarkson wasn't going any faster Did the Green Diesel at the end actually smash through the caravan, or was it a camera trick? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben racey Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Most amusing! That final caravan certainly copped one from the peak!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Great fun! Nene Valley and the 'officials' must take credit for being good sports Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 17, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 17, 2011 Great fun! Nene Valley and the 'officials' must take credit for being good sports Looked like the GCR to me! Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noiseboy72 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Deffo GCR! Seeing them on Friday about another train and car stunt. No flaming caravans for us though... Really enjoyed it though. Very funny and entertaining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn-on-the-platform Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 It definitely was the GCR! Good fun, the whole episode. Atkinson was fantastic too. To be fair on Clarkson, he was on the correct line when he encountered the Gronk! Shame about the lack of steam locos - Cromwell would have demolished all 4 caravans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 What speed was that Peak doing to do such a superb demolition job of that rear "tin snail"? Err, enough...!! (but i'd take Clarkson's claims with a pinch of salt). Who'd have ever thought they'd be a Broad gauge Single on Top Gear...? I might just have to find that photo to hang in my dining room. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted July 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 17, 2011 Who'd have ever thought they'd be a Broad gauge Single on Top Gear...? I might just have to find that photo to hang in my dining room. He loves Brunel though doesn't he! That was funny! 'It's even only got one carriage.' May's face said it all 'No Clarkson you fool that's the tender!' I wonder if it will go on the cool wall? B) Regards, Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Sorry guys, brain out of gear (not in top!), my mistake [and having my over-enthusiastic 11yr old asking lots of questions whilst I was posting] Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Well, no one's commented on the appearance of this site's Western Stalwart setting a new record in a reasonably priced car. (What do you mean, it wasn't him, it was his avatar?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 superb..... really well filmed and edited, a fantastic piece of fun tv There were a few continuity errors with the "trains" suddenly jumping from one line to the other (which I suppose is what the camera crew are used to if they only film cars all day). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 There were a few continuity errors with the "trains" suddenly jumping from one line to the other (which I suppose is what the camera crew are used to if they only film cars all day). Yes, particularly when Clarkson reversed to go on the other line to "overtake" May and Hammond and the other line was blocked at Quorn. How did he do it?!!!!! JE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted July 18, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2011 the thing is as "enhusiasts" we tend to spot the errors but joe public just sees middle aged men larking about, the bit with jeremy reversing made me chuckle though looked really funny must admit id love to have been driving the peak at the end!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I saw D126 in Loughborough Works a week or so after the filming took place. It has very minor damage to the right hand side of its front end where it struck the caravan. The dents are to be repaired and the loco given a complete re-paint care of either the BBC or the production company (that part wasn't made clear by our guide). The staff were very coy about the whole incident or maybe they were sworn to secrecy until after the transmission date? Although it may well have upset the purists, it was great fun anyway! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 if they ever did a "retry", all they need to do is add suspension Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 18, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18, 2011 if they ever did a "retry", all they need to do is add suspension Next time could they put Clarkson inside the caravan that gets hit by a train? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 18, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2011 Yes entertaining but I suspect Steve Davies of the NRM and guests were a bit surprised by the ranting on the PA system. The editor of Rail Express looked terrified at times and was visibly flinching. There are pics of the Peak on Gscalecentral with the front corner panel being replaced last week due to damage from the caravan impact. Not sure what permission you need to do that but was surprised they were so close unless that was a bit of clever angles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 if they ever did a "retry", all they need to do is add suspension Does that mean a Pacer (bus body on a wagon chassis) is nearer by design to their train (caravan body on a PW trolley), than it is to a proper coach..? Scary.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Yes entertaining but I suspect Steve Davies of the NRM and guests were a bit surprised by the ranting on the PA system. I doubt he was too bothered by it considering some of the other stories he has, I wonder if he turned up with a snooker cue this time.. Feel sorry for Helen Ashby though, she'll be taking early retirement if he keeps dragging her to these sorts of things. There was a video of a Japanese steam simulator he's driving with her firing with real weighted artificial coal.. Denting a Peak was a bit surprising but i'm sure the production team gave the GCR much more than the cost of a replacement nose panel. Curious to know who the guy in 'Scum' class was! The others were all mostly known. Pity Woolmar turned the chance down.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I have enjoyed TG over the years, although the scripting of "mishaps" for laughs (and the Hamsters lack of acting skill) does grate. At least they don't put a sodding filter on all the outside filming akin to the film Top Gun like they used to! It only occurred to me today that howcome the last caravan was fouling the mainline but the Peak didn't derail, no interlocking, or hefty roadies putting it there for "comedy value"? You decide... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Given that there's not the slightest chance that they would be let loose on a 'live' bit of railway, and that trains don't drive themselves, that says to me the whole thing would have to have been scripted. Entertaining though I thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noiseboy72 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I have enjoyed TG over the years, although the scripting of "mishaps" for laughs (and the Hamsters lack of acting skill) does grate. At least they don't put a sodding filter on all the outside filming akin to the film Top Gun like they used to! It only occurred to me today that howcome the last caravan was fouling the mainline but the Peak didn't derail, no interlocking, or hefty roadies putting it there for "comedy value"? You decide... It was quite obvious that the caravan was devoid of most of its chassis and propped up on pallets. No big metal bits to fly out ! I was more concerned by how close the TGV12 got to the flaming caravan ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welly Posted July 19, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 19, 2011 Please don't give the DaFT ideas for a cheap replacement train, Clarkson!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 http://www.gscalecentral.co.uk/f/fb.ashx?m=154577 Peak getting some new nose panels.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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