APOLLO Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Trainspotting - Dutch style !!! Brit15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 PS: Naga is a fan of golf and plays five times a week. Just putting it out there. She has time to play it five times a week...? I do alright working for Freightliner with plenty of time off etc, but wouldn't mind doing a stint at the Beeb...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 26, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 26, 2014 The bit on BBC Look North tonight was far better. Shorter without too many nerdy bits. No slightly sniggering body language. Harry mentioned that he been a spotter as a lad (he is old like me ). Then Paul the Weatherman showed a piccy of Alberta crossing Ribblehead; great pic and he didn't snigger either, just said he did not know the name of the locomotive. An enjoyable watch all round; well done Look North but then you do have a member of the team who is a real enthusiast. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 [ Re: Naga Munchetty} Totally agree. I still would, though And Holler "Tractor!" at the appropriate moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I hate say this but if more (ahem) 'celebs' came out of the closet so to speak we'd probably get a lot less condescention from the media in general. Years ago I recall an interview with Chris Tarrant where he spoke warmly of being a spotter in his youth. Michael Caine, Roger Daltrey and Rod Stewart are all model railway enthusiasts, even Brian Jones, founder member of the Rolling Stones was a steam man (he also loved buses and bought two a few months before he died). I know Rod's layout is fairly well known already but it would be nice to see / hear more from him if possible. Pete Waterman's passion is blatantly obvious and I'm sure we could do with more of the same from other well known folk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted August 26, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hi All Does it matter what name is given to us who enjoy railways in whatever branch of the wider hobby. I tend to call myself by a name I heard given to railway enthusiast by the staff on the RHDR, "Puffer Nutter" and I model diesels. I really don't care what others think, in fact Bow Locks* to them. The most important part of any hobby is to enjoy yourself. Why people do running, whizz down mountain sides on two planks of wood in the cold, play cricket (what's that all about?), collect toy trains etc? etc? because they have fun doing so, excellent. * Bow Locks was where Channel Four broadcasted the very much missed "The Big Breakfast" from, so sort of on topic as the issue was rasied following an item on another breakfast show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted August 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2014 Trainspotting - Dutch style !!! Brit15 The chap in the red top would be hard pushed not to have spotted that train. He must be keen, his cleaning has rubbed off some of the yellow paint, revealing the old blue livery underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 i rather like the latin name that one gentleman said "ferroequinologist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGC Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Naga Manchetti is an avid golfer, so I suggest we ask Gordon A (another man who knows how to spoil a good walk!) to invite her to a game and afterwards take her upstairs to see his etchings!!!!!!! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 26, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 26, 2014 I like spotters as you already know. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 i rather like the latin name that one gentleman said "ferroequinologist" I actually put that on my CV, many years ago, under 'other interests'. When asked about it in interview, it has led on to some fruitful discussion, showing strong interests by me, and introducing knowledge and skills that I have. Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I like spotters as you already know. P Can you provide a link to a site that combines Pron with Railways? Better PM me some members may suffer defibrillation..... Best, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Batwoman isn't a patch on Batman is she? I can't imagine he'd end up in that position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 And Holler "Tractor!" at the appropriate moment? Possibly. Geronimo is so passé. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 26, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 26, 2014 I'd prefer to have an A4 or Bulleid Pacific whistle sound for an 'appropriate moment'.........................uuummmmmm. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 26, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 26, 2014 Batwoman isn't a patch on Batman is she? I can't imagine he'd end up in that position Dressed like that, well maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted August 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hello all, BBC breakfast often does items related to rail that aren't just about fare increases - I remember a couple of years ago Tim Muffet did a piece about GBRf hiring a deltic for the Alcan PCAs. Great footage and sensibly reported - I remember chewing my lip with envy and wishing I'd pitched the idea! I am away and haven't seen the item that's the subject of this thread but among the general acceptance that the tone of the report was fair and not patronising it seems a pity that some are still focussing on one (arguably) negative comment made in a throwaway remark by the presenter off the back. However well intentioned, it's grist to the mill of those who suggest that railfans (an Americanism I rather like!) have no sense of humour! Cheers Ben A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2014 Paul Clifton also does sensible and non sensational railway reporting on BBC South. Quite amusing when he reported on the extra seats on surburban stock and passengers moaned it was cramped, he pointed out they had demanded them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I've never warmed-to Nagger (as the heaven-sent Carol Kirkwood pronounces it), and she was supremely dismissive and arrogant in both her verbal and body language this morning. Far too many Naggars on BBC........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 26, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 26, 2014 PS: Naga is a fan of golf and plays five times a week. Just putting it out there. I'm a golfer and a trainspotter railway enthusiast, so I'm doubly damned.................. Triple damned if you include cycling. Cheers, Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I hate say this but if more (ahem) 'celebs' came out of the closet so to speak we'd probably get a lot less condescention from the media in general. Years ago I recall an interview with Chris Tarrant where he spoke warmly of being a spotter in his youth. Michael Caine, Roger Daltrey and Rod Stewart are all model railway enthusiasts, even Brian Jones, founder member of the Rolling Stones was a steam man (he also loved buses and bought two a few months before he died). I know Rod's layout is fairly well known already but it would be nice to see / hear more from him if possible. Pete Waterman's passion is blatantly obvious and I'm sure we could do with more of the same from other well known folk. Well of course we have a pretty cool and well-respected guy with a decently high profile attending the Ricoh do in a couple of weeks don't we! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 27, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 27, 2014 Well of course we have a pretty cool and well-respected guy with a decently high profile attending the Ricoh do in a couple of weeks don't we! ...but I'm not going mate............ P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 It's " eye ball paul " isn't it ? I am in no sense of the word a trainspotter, I'm a modeller and that's it. If I happen to be on a platform ( about once every three years ) I'll have a passing interest but that's it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Nice photo but weres the orange slip over bet the captain would like her on the orange army! :sungum: :sungum: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted August 27, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 27, 2014 "Trainspotting" IMHO is an acceptable name for the hobby of spotting trains. Trainspotting is only one aspect of Railway Enthusuasm so technically Ms Naga is correct as the programme was concerned about that one aspect. In fact the NRM also use the term in reference to their exhibition on the subject. http://www.nrm.org.uk/GetInvolved/trainspotting.aspx As for the phrase "train station", it is now used by the prototype . See this picture of Newry station on the Northern Ireland Railways network. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1385/4726481135_4ed12bc160.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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