The Train at Platform 5 documentary

[Lost property]

As screened last night and centred on Kings Cross.

More a social commentary over the last 50 years, plus rail related history.

There were some interesting observations about the inclusion of women, some from drivers about the "buzz" from driving at 100 mph on the mainline (can't dispute that), the progression via links / seniority to the top roles and, one lovely comment from a switched on guard, who, when confronted with "I don't speak English " fare avoiding passengers, dryly commented something about " the fiver on the floor has come from your wallet "....which led to a sudden fluency .

The role of the second man on diesels got a rare mention.

It was a surprise to find the programme, channel hopping and purely by chance, and that it clashed with Fred Dibnah's "Building Britain" series but certainly an entertaining and informative programme

 

[150219]

Yes, same as you; it was a surprise to find it. Quite an interesting programme and nice to hear the thoughts of those involved. I had been expecting to hear about the pub in York Road known as "The Railway", but it wasn't called that! But perhaps this was after the closure of the staff clubs and therefore outside of the main period of time (70s/80s).

 

[Wivenswold]

Wasn't it The Duke of York? I spent many a lunchtime in there when I was on the BR training scheme in the 80s.

 

[Ashley Hill]

I missed this,which channel was it on?

 

[Mcr Warrior]

I missed this,which channel was it on?

The programme name was actually "The Train at Platform 5" and was aired on Thursday 1st June 2023 on TogetherTV (Freeview channel 83). More below.

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[Ashley Hill]

Thanks. Sadly it doesn’t appear to repeated anytime soon, nor is it on catch up. Happily it is on YouTube

 

[Ashley Hill]

I can honestly say this is an excellent documentary. It portrays the railway and attitudes as it was in the 1970s and into the 80s. I am fortunate that Mrs H’s great uncle was a well known KX driver and Aslef rep. Also at my depot we had several drivers who had gone to KX for their drivers jobs. Add to that some ex York secondmen who had worked to the Cross and came to us for their drivers jobs. Those personal photos tell a story all of their own. No doubt other depots can tell similar stories.

 

[Strat-tastic]

This is on again at 10pm on Monday.

 

[Mcr Warrior]

This is on again at 10pm on Monday.

Thanks. If it's being repeated on "Together TV" (Freeview Channel 83), that's useful to know as it's not usually a channel included in my weekly TV listings magazine.

 

[Strat-tastic]

Thanks. If it's being repeated on "Together TV" (Freeview Channel 83), that's useful to know as it's not usually a channel included in my weekly TV listings magazine.

It is