Nightsleeper. New BBC train drama

[zwilnik]

Watched last week's 2 episodes and will be recording this week's.
Typical 'peril in metal tube' stuff but enjoyable hokum.
After all, it's fictional drama so watch it for what it is

It looks like all the episodes are on iPlayer? If so this will be my binge watch this week. While it's a bit silly, it's entertainingly so (and for once in a BBC drama the acting is fairly decent).

[PLD]

Ok, a glaring railway issue even I can spot. It appears to have left its original station without the back half of the train.

Nope - there's a red tail light displayed, so the train is complete...
Al least, unlike many TV dramas, the train formation remains consistent - "class 94 bi-mode loco and 5 Mk6 coaches"...

While technically true, this would mean that their (fictional) Class 94 loco remains the only 'modern' loco on British rails that requires a turntable or turning loop for the return journey.

Exactly how the 91s were intended to operate on such duties (though never were...)

[Bealman]

My wife's just watched all the episodes. I've stopped and had a look as I've walked past the telly every now and then.

Even she said, "This has got really silly."

I happened to be walking past when the train ground to a halt just before the stops. Of course.

Much preferred Gene Wilder in the Silver Streak movie. At least that one kept going and ploughed right through the station building!

[Bigmac]

i did watch some of the 2nd episode--and its reminded me i must cancel my tv licence.