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[w3526602]

Hi,

If you are into old trains, I assume you have seen the film The Titfield Thunderbolt I suspect this film was based on the Marples/Beeching affair.

In one scene, a locomotive went down the high street, not on rails. I can't remember if there was a driver on board.

Are old films readily available on disc? If so, I wonder if the Pickersgill Flasher is available?  Not as raunchy as the ttitle suggests (Oh yes it was!) Shown on TV ... utter silence in our RAF station TV room.

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[w3526602]

Hi,

Yes, the Pickersgill Flasher is listed on Ebay. Oh well, that sorts out my Xmas stocking.

So is The Green Mares Nest, but I think it's a different film. My Brother in Law is a journalist (One time Arts Correspondent for The Times), although he did have an article about raising the RESURGEN (submarine). Correct name? Correct spelling? He was also the Information/Press Officer for a MOD (Major equivalent, but not same pay scale),  also the V&A.

I'll ask him what he can find out.

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[Porkscratching]

Yep seen the TT many times , great fun, not heard of the other one, tho if it can reduce a mess full of British servicemen to stunned silence it must be worth a look..