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Sideshoots - associated subjects => The Lighter Side => Topic started by: Bmblbzzz on June 05, 2020, 20:14:22



Title: Trains and railways in non-rail videos, songs, films, etc
Post by: Bmblbzzz on June 05, 2020, 20:14:22
Starting with the 1980s* and Bronski Beat, Smalltown Boy.
https://youtu.be/88sARuFu-tc


*That's a decade, not a train class.  ;)


Title: Re: Trains and railways in non-rail videos, songs, films, etc
Post by: chuffed on June 05, 2020, 21:05:43
I only have to hear the great voice of Judith Durham and the opening bars of Morningtown Ride to be singing it all day. Beats 'wheels on the bus' every time ! ;D


Title: Re: Trains and railways in non-rail videos, songs, films, etc
Post by: Western Pathfinder on June 05, 2020, 22:14:04
Rocking rolling riding all along the way allways reminds me of Pacers....


Title: Re: Trains and railways in non-rail videos, songs, films, etc
Post by: johnneyw on June 05, 2020, 22:29:30
Well the opening credits of Get Carter spring immediately to mind.


Title: Re: Trains and railways in non-rail videos, songs, films, etc
Post by: MVR S&T on June 05, 2020, 22:38:33
Cream, White Room.
Those restless diesels...


Title: Re: Trains and railways in non-rail videos, songs, films, etc
Post by: JayMac on June 06, 2020, 09:50:23
Queen - Breakthru music video. Filmed on the Nene Valley Railway using disguised GWR 2-8-0 Heavy Freight 3822, dubbed 'Miracle Express'. Some scenes were also filmed at Didcot Railway Centre, where 3822 is now based as a static display.

'Making of' documentary from ITV in 1989:


Title: Re: Trains and railways in non-rail videos, songs, films, etc
Post by: bobm on June 06, 2020, 10:30:17
Wargrave Station at the start for the film version of Porridge to the music of Harry Nilsson and Without You.

https://www.reelstreets.com/films/porridge/ (https://www.reelstreets.com/films/porridge/)


Title: Re: Trains and railways in non-rail videos, songs, films, etc
Post by: onthecushions on June 06, 2020, 15:30:25

Hull Paragon in John Cleese's "Clockwise"

OTC



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