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'Great British Train Journeys'
Posted: 07 Jun 2012, 19:08
by snudge27
If you've not yet caught it, or heard of it, BBC2 is re-showing Michael Portillo's excellent series based on Bradshaw's guides to Britain's Victorian railway network.
It's on at 1830 weekdays on BBC2 and it's well worth a watch; Portillo is clearly knowledgeable and passionate about the subject area, and is clearly a natural presenter.
Well worth a watch!
Re: 'Great British Train Journeys'
Posted: 07 Jun 2012, 19:18
by tubeguru
Where was he today? I noticed a flash of a train in First Group livery of some description right at the end.
Re: 'Great British Train Journeys'
Posted: 07 Jun 2012, 19:33
by snudge27
He did Ely - King's Lynn today, and will do East Dereham to Cromer tomorrow. I imagine it'll involve him travelling on the Mid Norfolk Railway, which will be interesting.
He managed to get a cab pass between Downham Market and King's Lynn, and it was brilliant to see his obvious excitement about being able to travel in the cab!
Re: 'Great British Train Journeys'
Posted: 07 Jun 2012, 19:45
by tubeguru
He always has a little orgasm every time he gets a cab pass.
Re: 'Great British Railway Journeys'
Posted: 14 Jun 2012, 08:28
by kateyay
It's quite an excellent show - I think this is a re-run of the 2nd series that was aired earlier this year in January - March time.
The first week included a journey on the Central Line and some chat about the architecture of Liverpool Street station - and if I remember correctly, a quick squizz at the "Stiffs Express" funeral service running between Waterloo and Brookwood cemetary! Much interestingness.
Re: 'Great British Train Journeys'
Posted: 14 Jun 2012, 08:40
by tubeguru
I visited Brookwood Cemetery a few years a go. There were two platforms in the graveyard, with a line connecting it to the main line.
The two platforms are still there today. This one is the north platform, in the area that was used for non-conformist burials:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rpmarks/5794634153/
The south platform is hidden right at one end of the cemetery, and is in the area used for Anglican burials:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rpmarks/2853127346/
Re: 'Great British Train Journeys'
Posted: 14 Jun 2012, 08:43
by tubeguru
I should point out that when I visited, over a year before the picture of the south platform above was taken, the house sitting on the platform was being built, and the general area was more run-down than it appears here. Someone has been busy restoring the platform.
Re: 'Great British Train Journeys'
Posted: 14 Jun 2012, 09:36
by Rhys1995
Never got a chance to watch this, will need to iPlayer it at some point though.