Bobby... Griff here in Texas... I'm a jazz musician and when I heard the close harmony of the train song patter I was thrilled to hear it. So wondered who the folks were....Thanks! That type of singing is so hard to do. They even manage an altered chord just before the end...we don't hear or see this kind of show anymore... live in the 50's in my head- the time in which we grew up with our Lionel trains.
I'm American and I always ask myself why can't there be shows like this in American other then the once in a while PBS shows popping up. This is why I will always dream of living in the UK
You and me both Bro.... anyone in Britain can score a ride on a fan locomotive without having to drive 1/2 way across the country... of course there are logistics to deal with here.. we grew up in the 50's and heard the mournful whistles every night - hurrying Dad up to sync the time of us going over the viaduct to collide with the smoke from the T & P Loco passing underneath...... swell days.
Yes, I can confirm we did actual have haircuts exactly like those soon in this programme - I especially liked the side parting with the start of a comb-over happening while the sides and back are collar length still with a smarm of Brylcream.
Always humble and understated. A true aristocrat and gentleman. His programs fueled my love of railways
Super song by the first generation of “Kings Singers”. RIP Bob Sykes. My inspiration with programmes like this when I was on study leave from College.
Bobby... Griff here in Texas... I'm a jazz musician and when I heard the close harmony of the train song patter I was thrilled to hear it. So wondered who the folks were....Thanks! That type of singing is so hard to do. They even manage an altered chord just before the end...we don't hear or see this kind of show anymore... live in the 50's in my head- the time in which we grew up with our Lionel trains.
I had this on VHS back in the day.
I used to turn the volume right down during the awful singing 😂
Good old Uncle Bob.... RIP my lord Baron!
I'm American and I always ask myself why can't there be shows like this in American other then the once in a while PBS shows popping up. This is why I will always dream of living in the UK
Steven's railway Good question, Yeah UK has great TV
You and me both Bro.... anyone in Britain can score a ride on a fan locomotive without having to drive 1/2 way across the country... of course there are logistics to deal with here.. we grew up in the 50's and heard the mournful whistles every night - hurrying Dad up to sync the time of us going over the viaduct to collide with the smoke from the T & P Loco passing underneath...... swell days.
I think Americans dont care enough for quality living like too much crime and drama and public news TV must be informative.
The layout at the start was amazing, but the intro music made my teeth itch!
Never seen any programs like this on tv now i wonder why as its a big hobby in this country ...thanks for uploading jim..
Yes, I can confirm we did actual have haircuts exactly like those soon in this programme - I especially liked the side parting with the start of a comb-over happening while the sides and back are collar length still with a smarm of Brylcream.
Well i think we will just start again,fantastic detail on opening model landscape railway.
Oh to see ourselves as others see us!!
I had this on dvd yeeeears ago.
Used to mute the music 😂
great collity for a old tape :)
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I Seem to think it was Channel 4,Regards,Trevor.'''
Thanks
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my right ear liked it, my only problem with the video is that it's been uploaded with only right-hand audio
Here's Stereo with great version by same group, "King's Singers" albeit a later incarnation..ua-cam.com/video/0McH0G_9vHE/v-deo.html
Jim Griffin He's referring to the programme audio, not that awful piece of music.
VHS memories
thanks for uploading, i have this, but it goes out of sync !
Rip bob symes
ah thats what he looks like
Thought you would like this Dave.When i found it on an old tape i said to myself i bet Dave will like this.Part 2 & 3 to come.Regards,Trevor.
Just put my headphones on to find creepy uncle Bob talking in my right ear like a pervert. I feel so violated