Vintage Flying Scotsman film on BBC iplayer

GroupC · October 23, 2015, 12:22:26 PM

I've just watched this gem from 1968...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p011vfqw/4472-flying-scotsman

Absolutely cracking programme in so many ways, even for the diehard diesel fans. Check out the characters... a mind-bogglingly nutty (I mean that affectionately) lot of people, including the Rev Awdry and a fascinating supporting cast behind the real star.

I say old bean what an absolute corker of a programme, what-what?

GroupC · October 23, 2015, 12:23:35 PM

Looks like that link doesn't work so try this one

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=4472

Newportnobby · October 23, 2015, 01:05:28 PM

Narration in the true tradition of Mr. Cholmondley-Warner and ciggies galore

Zogbert Splod · October 23, 2015, 06:37:49 PM

Just watched it! Thanks for the link. Wonderful stuff...

The jolly old Beeb are doing us proud with the old progs lately.

Yeah, thanks again for that.....

port perran · October 23, 2015, 08:03:48 PM

Also just watched it.
Great programme.
Thanks for sharing the link.

Sprintex · October 23, 2015, 10:16:24 PM

The shot of Scotsman and the Deltic departing KGX together is just awesome

Paul

Newportnobby · October 24, 2015, 02:54:50 PM

Quote from: Sprintex on October 23, 2015, 10:16:24 PM
The shot of Scotsman and the Deltic departing KGX together is just awesome

Paul

Was the departure of the Deltic deliberately slowed so as to allow the best views of the kettle?

Sprintex · October 24, 2015, 08:50:36 PM

Quote from: newportnobby on October 24, 2015, 02:54:50 PM
Quote from: Sprintex on October 23, 2015, 10:16:24 PM
The shot of Scotsman and the Deltic departing KGX together is just awesome

Paul

Was the departure of the Deltic deliberately slowed so as to allow the best views of the kettle?

Who cares, can see them both in all their loveliness that's all that matters

Paul