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Ok I'm a bit of a steam buff but I've really enjoyed the above programme on BBC2.
The presenters can be a bit annoying at times but it's very well structured, well produced and with lots of steam!
Basically following the history of railways and the way it shaped the UK and most of our lives.

Rod
 
Yes, me too! :D I often think I'm in the wrong job and era. I've been recording them and then watched them on a Friday night with a few beers. I think there's one more to go but I'm not 100% sure.

I've grown to really like Ruth, Alex and Peter. This famous threesome have also done quite a few other period programmes which I also very much enjoyed wathcing.
 
Rod":263ryll1 said:
Ok I'm a bit of a steam buff but I've really enjoyed the above programme on BBC2.
The presenters can be a bit annoying at times but it's very well structured, well produced and with lots of steam!
Basically following the history of railways and the way it shaped the UK and most of our lives.

Rod
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:text-+1: - Rob
 
I've been saying to my little boy Colin these last few Thursday evenings...

"We'll watch it tomorrow night chap with a few beers and some nuts - lovely jubbly."

:obscene-drinkingcheers:
 
Been a steam fan since I was a kid, my uncle was a big steam enthusiast & left me one of his working scale traction engine models when he passed away.
A friend had a full size traction engine for many years up until his retirement & I was fortunate enough to be allowed to drive it, great fun, they certainly have far more character than anything that has superseded them.
 
We've got a few steam enthusiasts in our village with steam locomotives and traction engines.
My friend and neighbour runs his loco on a track near Andover.
Have you still got the traction engine Doug - they can go for big money?

Rod
 
We have the Great Dorset Steam Fair starting tomorrow. It's only about 4 miles from where we live. We normally avoid the main roads while it's on - the fair is gigantic! It's always very nice to see the engines and vintage lorries making their way to the fair during the days running up to the opening day.

The only negative is the unsavoury travellers. These people are a pain in the backside and they're only out for what they can get. They normally make unwelcomed visits to the farm as well. The farm's workshop was broken into last year. I see the farmer has put up security signs this year. One of the Irish travellers try to sell me a load of hooky things a couple of years ago. He just walked into my shop and insisted I looked in the boot of his car, which I did (mainly because I didn't understand what he was saying), and there was an array of tools and knives etc. I had be very firm with the bloke to tell him I wasn't interested. He was very rude. :shock:

Anyways, the fair is awesome and I believe Fred visited a few times.

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My father, 82, reckons the only people who think nostalgically about steam trains never had to sit in a commuter train twice a day with a white shirt and tie.

I on the other hand like to see anything with moving parts, static steam engines, pumps etc are just mesmerising, both the movement of so many parts and the noise leave me enthralled.
 
I can remember the dirt, the noise and the distinctive smells.
Don't wish them to come back as the main form of pulling power but nice to see them running on the heritage lines.
But a lot of things were dirty in those days with homes etc burning coal and causing frequent smogs I the big cities.
On my return journey back to Leeds in 1966 after being offered a job in Winchester, I upgrade to the Pullman and enjoyed an excellent waiter served meal and a very comfy seat. [emoji4]
Cannot remember what pulled it - steam was going out of fashion by then?

I've been to the Dorset Steam Fair a couple times, as Paul said it's enormous with hundreds of engines etc of all types - even a steam powered Fun Fair

Rod
 
Rod":368ack2u said:
I can remember the dirt, the noise and the distinctive smells.
Don't wish them to come back as the main form of pulling power but nice to see them running on the heritage lines.
But a lot of things were dirty in those days with homes etc burning coal and causing frequent smogs I the big cities.

Rod
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I agree and I particularly remember the state of some of the main line London stations like Liverpool St or Waterloo in the 60's which were as black as black. Great to see the old locos though on the heritage lines - Rob
 
Rod":11746dut said:
Have you still got the traction engine Doug - they can go for big money?

Rod
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Yes Rod, I don't think I could part with it, hopefully one of my lads will take an interest & it can be kept in the family.
 
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