"Don't talk to me about diesels!"

What a wonderful programme - my kind of thing. Thank you for posting it.

The signals might be '0' gauge (or even Gauge 1) but they work.

Didn't the trains run well? I believe if the operator is wearing a tie, the trains will perform better.

By the way, the polo-necked presenter chappie is vaguely familiar.

Thanks again and all good wishes.

John

Lovely little clip, thanks.

Helluva set up
Of course, he's a single man

Lovely! A real reminder of how fun trains can be.

I particularly liked the Rocket racing a Castle.....if only!

Dave

For some reason, I found this cool. Probably because of the Triang Super 4 points and motors

Or possibly the condescending attitude of reporters of the day.

https://youtu.be/1BDpmrzd6IM?si=znyn75SLqdVGjkcP

Quote from: Train Waiting on Yesterday at 09:06:16 PMThe 1973 South African Grand Prix.

Mike Hailwood, on his second attempt and despite having been on fire himself, pulled Clay Regazzoni from his burning car.

Ever modest, 'Mike the Bike' afterwards said, "Any fireman would have done it."

He was awarded the George Medal, the second-highest British civilian award for gallantry.

With all good wishes.

John

PS Sadly, Mike Hailwood and his daughter were killed in a car accident quite soon afterwards. They were driving to get some fish and chips.

Quite soon? I saw Hailwood at the Easter Bathurst Bike races in the late 70s (It was later than Easter 1976 because I didn't get my Nikon until later in the year) and I photographed him racing across the top. He died in 1981.
Mark

Indeed, other way around! Certainly last week 006 still had ER insignia.

Quote from: njee20 on July 06, 2025, 10:07:39 PMFor whatever reason it's only 67006 that's been done. 005 still carries ER insignia. Presumably as part of the renaming of 006.

You wouldn't be the first to get a reply from Brian, but it's a rare occurrence!

Brian replied stright away to me and I have sent him photographs so I will await his response.

I think you may bem mistaken as 67005 is renaimed King's Messenger with the King's Crest and cipher.

67006 is Royal Sovereign.

GE

Yes I think you are right there Martin @port perran . Whilst being a total non musician I can hear some similarities in the bass line.

I was reprimanded at primary school for not being able keep in time (LOL)! Later, a school friend had to explain to me the difference between bass and lead guitar whilst listening to Black Sabbath (mind you he ended up playing bass with The Vibrators, Roxy Music, Adam and the Ants and others!) but that's another story...   

Tim

The 1973 South African Grand Prix.

Mike Hailwood, on his second attempt and despite having been on fire himself, pulled Clay Regazzoni from his burning car.

Ever modest, 'Mike the Bike' afterwards said, "Any fireman would have done it."

He was awarded the George Medal, the second-highest British civilian award for gallantry.

With all good wishes.

John

PS Sadly, Mike Hailwood and his daughter were killed in a car accident quite soon afterwards. They were driving to get some fish and chips.