Great Model Railway Challenge 2019

[voltan]

I like the fact they actually give out points for the layouts now, instead of just telling us which one won in a vague way. Though I do think there should be bonus points for the first to slap a presenter after they make a pun.

[emjaybee]

I like the fact they actually give out points for the layouts now, instead of just telling us which one won in a vague way. Though I do think there should be bonus points for the first to slap a presenter after they make a pun.

I'd pay good money to see someone deck that charlie Tim Shaw.

I've never come across a more excruciating presenter.

He doesn't bring anything to the programme.

[zwilnik]

I like the fact they actually give out points for the layouts now, instead of just telling us which one won in a vague way. Though I do think there should be bonus points for the first to slap a presenter after they make a pun.

There's a very logical reason for the points though. You notice that this year the highest scoring loser also gets a chance at making the final, which means you have to give them all scores that can be compared later rather than just "this was the best of the 3"

[kirky]

A last word on presenters; for me there is only one person to present it - the one and only @Ben A . It would bring a certain amount of much needed gravitas to the programme. However, I imagine its way to trivial for Ben.

And I wonder what the BBC would have to say about him moonlighting for another channel - great idea though!

My guess is they probably couldnt stop him. Its not like presenter is the same job as journalsit, which is what he is. But I could well be wrong. Ultimately it would depend on his contract. Still, I'm sure he couldnt be bothered with such trivial stuff.

[Leon]

... just sliced the side of my finger off with a craft knife ....

Weave, take care of that finger!

Leon

[dannyboy]

@weave A good bandage and plenty of anestet anisthet anasthe alcohol, that's the word I'm looking for!    Take care.

[voltan]

There's a very logical reason for the points though. You notice that this year the highest scoring loser also gets a chance at making the final, which means you have to give them all scores that can be compared later rather than just "this was the best of the 3"

Even without that reason I like the introduction of the scoring, it also makes the scratch building challenge a must do for the chance of points, rather than something that could be happily ignored.

[RailGooner]

..
Interestingly Mrs Kirky watched it with me. Never in 25 years of marriage has she even bothered to ask about anything to do with trains - I smply get a patronising 'thats nice, John'. But last night she asked 'What's all this about ballasting? Why is it important to get that right?
...

I hadn't planned to watch last night's episode - it was scheduled to record but when I looked up from my laptop it was airing live.

Sitting here one hour ago, with MBH flicking through the TiVo, she suggests "Should we watch The Great Model Railway Challenge 2019."! "Oh, I watched it last night." replies I. To which she comes back with " ! Well you're watching it again now!". Fine with me.

[kirky]

Ive managed to see the GMRC19 episode 1 now. Quite enjoyed it but usual annoyances ..not for us etc etc

However, Im really annoyed because I liked the geyser and the volacno. But noone metioned how either of them worked - that is how they produced the whoosh as it went up. Presumably the same device operated both - any ideas anyone?

cheers

[Railwaygun]

Ive managed to see the GMRC19 episode 1 now. Quite enjoyed it but usual annoyances ..not for us etc etc

However, Im really annoyed because I liked the geyser and the volacno. But noone metioned how either of them worked - that is how they produced the whoosh as it went up. Presumably the same device operated both - any ideas anyone?

cheers

I suspect a CO2 cylinder was released to produce the effect

[silly moo]

No ideas about the volcanoes.

One thing that did occur to me was that it wouldn't really work with N in the same format because the general standard of tracklaying and ballasting was so bad. I assume that this is because theyare in such a rush and are sponsored by Peco so they have to use their track and can't use Kato track for instance. I'm surprised that no one has used foam track underlay to save time and provide a better appearance but maybe that isn't allowed either. Tracklaying and wiring take time which they don't have but maybe there is a team who will get it right and have good running too.

[Luke Piewalker]

It felt as if the overall quality of the layouts was better this year (so far), they all had trains that ran, there were a couple of issues but no so much of the half finished scenery we saw in the first series.

[honestjudge]

Me and the Mrs. went to see the filming of an episode in June and had a blast. We had a great time and it was very interesting to see what goes into making an episode. The teams really work hard!
I think the ingenuity of the builds and animations are brilliant, we watched Fridays episode and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
I'm sure we all know the difference between building a prototypical layout and  television entertainment so try not to get too worked up by this show, take some time out and just enjoy it.

[kirky]

I suspect a CO2 cylinder was released to produce the effect

Wouldnt CO2 be colourless though? Unless they somehow fed it through water to create that steam effect.
Any other ideas anyone?

[RailGooner]

I reckon they used CO2.

CO2 discharged at high pressure into an ambient atmosphere will fog. To try it for yourself, go and ask your Fire Marshall at work for training on CO2 FAFFA.