tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post7359628647954894578..comments2024-03-28T15:44:17.585+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Trains: Films with Railway Connections, Exbury Gardens and Britain’s Great Little Railways … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78611599054426781702016-10-10T09:55:59.404+01:002016-10-10T09:55:59.404+01:00Hi Juliet - so glad you enjoyed the post and stori...Hi Juliet - so glad you enjoyed the post and stories about trains ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28182861419203802182016-10-10T05:33:48.567+01:002016-10-10T05:33:48.567+01:00Oh, trains! How fascinating and romantic they are....Oh, trains! How fascinating and romantic they are. Thank you Hillary for the train journeys.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64064592588472332372016-10-07T16:41:17.477+01:002016-10-07T16:41:17.477+01:00@ Misha - we have a railway expert in our midst .....@ Misha - we have a railway expert in our midst .. hence the themed railways film season ... all ok over here - thank you ... <br /><br />@ Nick - it was an interesting snippet about George III's children holidaying down here in 1780 ... so I shall expand. We didn't tend to get these sorts of films at home ... but I definitely saw the St Trinian's ones ... that's lovely you have inherited his love of trains - you should drop in the odd post about them into your blog? ... ah - now I can't find out if my mother remembers Brief Encounter ... but wonderful you have heard your mother speak of it ... <br /><br />@ Maddy - I knew your hubby is a railway fanatic ... so good to know he would approve of these ... <br /><br />@ Elise - travelling isn't cheap is it - the little I've done (tour type trips) have triggered my emotions. I agree the Exbury steam train does look a great ride - so glad it took you away into train trip land - briefly!<br /><br />Cheers and I'm so glad so many of you enjoyed the post ... thanks - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18229396596821579212016-10-07T14:11:16.776+01:002016-10-07T14:11:16.776+01:00I would love to take long trips and travel by trai...I would love to take long trips and travel by train, I just wish it wasn't so expensive. The Exbury Steam train through the gardens looks so lovely! There is something romantic about traveling by train..... Have a lovely week Hilary and thank you for sharing another great post with us. :)Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-92102216068081317162016-10-07T13:48:19.364+01:002016-10-07T13:48:19.364+01:00This post is certainly after my husband's own ...This post is certainly after my husband's own heart, Hillary. He has these films in his railway archives. 😊Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78781818338038712292016-10-07T13:10:36.273+01:002016-10-07T13:10:36.273+01:00Sounds like a great film festival, also an interes...Sounds like a great film festival, also an interesting snippet about Eastbourne preceding Brighton as the first seaside resort? I have to say, films like Titfield Thunderbolt and the Great St Trinian's Train Robbery remind me of my dad, because he had them and many other train movies on VHS (now on DVD). I've inherited his love of trains, and I love a miniature railway. Of course, Brief Encounter is one of my mum's favourites!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15155286591409163052016-10-07T11:22:58.529+01:002016-10-07T11:22:58.529+01:00I like the idea of themed film seasons. :-)
Hope...I like the idea of themed film seasons. :-) <br /><br />Hope you're doing well!Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63583204535329172672016-10-07T08:05:43.970+01:002016-10-07T08:05:43.970+01:00@ Ana - it is a wonderful way of seeing the countr...@ Ana - it is a wonderful way of seeing the countryside ... especially if one can ride a slower train ... <br /><br />@ Lynn - oh what fun ... having that dedicated B and W cinema ... I bet it was always packed. Sad it closed ... but such is life sometimes. I've actually lived here for over 24 years ... but now I'm not travelling around so much ... <br /><br />@ Jacqui - the stories around trains must be fascinating ... and Agatha Christie formed quite a few of her plots on train journeys ... the Hercule Poirot mysteries are entertaining reads ... <br /><br />@ Inger - oh yes of course your Bakersfield or Tehachapi loop ... I remember your posts about it ... fascinating how it can see its back from its front! 4,000 feet is quite a climb. Thanks yes I must do the write ups ... <br /><br />@ Susan - we have quite a few heritage lines around Britain ... and they inspire many to get involved, where they learn lots of skills - good for the young with an interest. Your railroad spur sounds a useful link, as well as a fun day out. The films were fun to find out more about as well as to watch ... <br /><br />@ Mark - there was quite a lot of acting and creating going on ...<br /><br />Thanks everyone - so glad the train theme here amused many of you ... it's fun reading the memories many of you have ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69883444004470718312016-10-07T00:25:31.310+01:002016-10-07T00:25:31.310+01:00So cool:) The 1930s and 40s was a special time in ...So cool:) The 1930s and 40s was a special time in the UK for sure:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13698519507636819642016-10-06T19:59:57.211+01:002016-10-06T19:59:57.211+01:00Those railroads are so cute. Our local community w...Those railroads are so cute. Our local community worked together to rescue a railroad spur that only runs between two small towns nowadays. They run specials on holidays. The films must have been quite entertaining.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55796010887271099562016-10-06T17:12:14.232+01:002016-10-06T17:12:14.232+01:00What a lovely post! I'm such a train enthusias...What a lovely post! I'm such a train enthusiast and happy to live in a town famous for it's railway and the Loop, which helps trains climb the steep mountain from the valley below to our town at 4000 ft. Looking forward to reading more about the history of your town. Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27129186259921565242016-10-06T15:41:06.148+01:002016-10-06T15:41:06.148+01:00This post sure brings back memories. There is some...This post sure brings back memories. There is something about trains. Every successful character seems to end up on a train (I'm thinking of Hercule Poirot right now).Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68017055061667062142016-10-06T11:09:30.872+01:002016-10-06T11:09:30.872+01:00The old films like that are my favorites - especia...The old films like that are my favorites - especially the black and white ones. We used to have a cinema that was devoted to just those films and it was always packed. It closed, for some reason - long ago, but I still miss it.<br /><br />What a wondrous area you have moved to! I love trains, too.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44944013494642438592016-10-06T08:25:11.743+01:002016-10-06T08:25:11.743+01:00Hi Hilary loved your post I had not ridden on a tr...Hi Hilary loved your post I had not ridden on a train until I came to England! And I love seeing the countryside fly by. Take care Ana.. anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987846471394473841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77127860115129520272016-10-06T07:33:11.001+01:002016-10-06T07:33:11.001+01:00@ Damyanti – train travel can be a phase we go thr...@ Damyanti – train travel can be a phase we go through in life … usually nostalgic trips. That’s good .. I hope you enjoy the links.<br /><br />@ Julie – the Underground Theatre put on a range of classic films .. this was just a 4 part series … and it was great to be a part of. I’ve had a few long distance train trips and they are rewarding … <br /><br />@ Joylene – you’re right about Trevor Howard and when a film comes up with him in it – I try and watch. The classic actors do stand out … Laurence Olivier – he brought films and plays to life. I hope that computer gets sorted out … <br /><br />@ Crystal – I’ve never really got into old films – but now I’m making an effort to go down and watch the films as they come up. Oh oh brothers and that tv remote control – not at all fair. That’s really excellent to see you’re working your way through various classic films that appeal … I think I must do more.<br /><br />@ Shannon – how interesting the movie companies are filming in the city – perhaps some tax breaks, or new venues … seems most likely – still good they are around and offering work to the public … <br /><br />Gosh your trips down the Oregon, Californian coastline must have been wonderful – so glad you remember them and enjoyed them and to see your great grandmother. It’s fascinating what rail trips have been brought back to life … I’d love to take one – sometime … <br /><br />@ Elsie – no not at all … they are British films. The Long Island Railway must be a fun ride too … the underground not so much! But impressive builds … <br /><br />@ Diedre – what a fun thought … “Hello, I’m going …” as the whistle blew and off it went … memories … on its own journey of life … <br /><br />@ Nancy – oh those mountain lines are fantastic and such a boon for the skiing industry. Why not take an excursion up the mountain … many must do just that – something to look forward to … <br /><br />So glad this post brought back some early memories for many of you – and ideas for future trips at some stage … enjoy any classic films you might watch … cheers Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21709435475368236272016-10-06T01:07:17.515+01:002016-10-06T01:07:17.515+01:00Hi Hilary
I love trains. We have one here that tak...Hi Hilary<br />I love trains. We have one here that takes skiers up to the mountains and is said to be very scenic. I don't ski, but I'd love to ride that train some day.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65523503195473516182016-10-05T21:57:03.450+01:002016-10-05T21:57:03.450+01:00Trains are so fascinating! I grew up close enough ...Trains are so fascinating! I grew up close enough to the railyard to hear the mournful whistle daily and used to think it meant "Hello, I'm going" because though it briefly stopped, it never stayed ;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-76845245887895034682016-10-05T20:42:58.374+01:002016-10-05T20:42:58.374+01:00Is it bad that I haven't heard of any of these...Is it bad that I haven't heard of any of these films? The closest I came to this was riding the LIRR and the subway in NY. Does that count? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14018657250242578802016-10-05T20:14:44.192+01:002016-10-05T20:14:44.192+01:00It's always fun to see movies that were filmed...It's always fun to see movies that were filmed nearby. We've had several filmed in our city the last couple years, which is odd, because we weren't really a filming destination previously. Usually, movie companies come out to the smaller, older town in Colorado to do historical and/or westerns. Not sure what changed. But Jane Fonda and Robert Redford are currently filming in an older area of the city.<br /><br />I do love trains. I used to take the train with my grandma down to visit her mom along the Oregon and California coastline. These days, they offer train rides on our old narrow gauges to see the sights in the mountains.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85559546010372527962016-10-05T16:50:41.824+01:002016-10-05T16:50:41.824+01:00I LOVE old films. Unfortunately, my brothers hated...I LOVE old films. Unfortunately, my brothers hated them, and they controlled the TV when I was young. It's been difficult catching up on all the amazing cinema from early filming ages, but I'm working on it.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9271761101676606732016-10-05T16:44:35.319+01:002016-10-05T16:44:35.319+01:00Trevor Howard was a fabulous actor. I've seen ...Trevor Howard was a fabulous actor. I've seen all his movies at least twice, if not more. I grew up with an English Grandmother, so we were introduced to British films early. Who can forget any of Lawrence Oliver's films! Hi Hilary. Sorry I'm late. Same old computer issues. boo hoo.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73337834170938404722016-10-05T15:24:49.070+01:002016-10-05T15:24:49.070+01:00What a great idea for a film festival. I love trai...What a great idea for a film festival. I love trains, although I've rarely ridden one. There is just something so romantic about them though. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57262002804372391102016-10-05T13:13:02.922+01:002016-10-05T13:13:02.922+01:00I miss train travel-- haven't done long-distan...I miss train travel-- haven't done long-distance train travel in such a long time!<br /><br />Thanks for all the train snippets and movies, will look up some of them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79180537225036269902016-10-05T06:44:39.190+01:002016-10-05T06:44:39.190+01:00Hi Jeffrey - good to see you .. and perhaps you...Hi Jeffrey - good to see you .. and perhaps you'll find the film you'd like to see ... let's hope so: the classics still tend to be around ...all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89049511775535033652016-10-04T18:15:55.711+01:002016-10-04T18:15:55.711+01:00Nice post about railway station films.
Yes, I thin...Nice post about railway station films.<br />Yes, I think I would like to check out one of those, if I were ever able to find one. Here in the states, I'm not sure how likely I would be to find one though. :(Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com