Slow Train to Riccarton TV Prog.
 

I am trying to locate a copy of a video/dvd called 'Slow Train to Riccarton'.

BBC TV Newcastle broadcast it about 10 years ago.

I understand that a copy was in a job lot sold at an auction in April (http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lo...1-c-3002530063) and is also referred to on http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r...h/index0.shtml

Can anyone help me find a copy, please?

Have you tried a "Google" on that ?

I did and found this.

http://www.seedpeer.com/details/2387...Riccarton-1986[WebRip-MP4].html

Type "slow train to Riccarton" in the search categories box.

I don't admit to understanding what a "torrent" is, but it seems to suggest you can download the programme.

There were also other sites on my Google results.:D

I found several sites, but all Torrent. Afraid I don't understand Torrent, either. Is it legal and is it safe?

One site claimed to have it in 4 parts totalling about 80Mb. Can a half hour(?) prog be that small? Could I put MP4 onto a dvd a normal player would recognise?

Questions, questions, questions! Too much for a 70 year old who travelled in the 1950s on the Hexham to Riccarton line, as far as Tarset, anyway!!

Bit torrents also called "peer to peer" are where lots of pcs that have the data on them share in resending it to others requiring a copy, thus sharing the load. It means opening your PC to access by other people's computers.

BBC iPlayer works like this and is totally safe, but others may be more unsavoury. I tried it once with another vendor and got nowhere. The advertised film was nowhere to be found and lots of junk came down.

POSTSCRIPT: I've found this by the BFI:

Synopses
SLOW TRAIN TO RICCARTON
Library Synopsis

Documentary on the closure of the Hexham to Riccarton Junction railway line to m ake way for the Kielder Reservoir.

http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/350168?view=synopsis

They suggest its in B&W. Is it only ten years old?

Not muuch more info I'm afraid. It doesnt seem to be available from them.

PPS

Have you searched Youtube?

http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...riccarton&aq=2

In particular the BBC's own channel?

http://www.youtube.com/user/BBCWorldwide

Slow Train to Riccarton TV Prog.
 

Many thanks, Wyvern.

I'm not sure of the transmission date, but it was 'vintage' film when broadast. It may have been an aniversary, 50years after closure, perhaps?

I'd seen the BFI site, which suggest 1986 as transmission date. It may have been as long ago as that. Time flies! Otherwise it is not heplful. I've also tried BBC North East, so far without success!

I live in hope of someone saying 'Oh! I've got a copy. I'll put it in the post for you!' but I'm not holding my breath!

Hi and welcome to the forum:)

Hello and welcome! :)

Many Thanks
 

I've now located a copy of the DVD, Thanks

Hi,
I've been searching for a copy of the Slow Train to Riccarton too, could you tell me where you obtained the DVD, or could you copy it for me please ? I'd be happy to pay any costs.

Regards
Colin

I've got a copy and had I read this sooner would have obliged!

Another good old TV programme to look out for is Nairn Across Britain. It's the episode starting in Leeds and finishing in Edinburgh. It was filmed in 1972 IIRC, and features Longtown, Riccarton Jct & Hawick in great depth. Got a copy of this somewhere as well, may have to try and find it again!

Hi MacRat,
I would really appriciate a copy of Slow Train to Riccarton please, any costs gladly met.

Regards
Colin

I was kinda guessing you may ask, when I spotted your original message! It could take some time for me to dig out the VHS tapes and see if it's in any condition to transfer - something I didn't really think about when I posted my original reply.

Leave it with me, my tapes are in Lancashire and I now live in Glasgow, so there's the odd logistic issue to sort but I will look to dig it out next time I'm there.

I got it from a railway enthusiast in Dumfriesshire. It was recorded off air on video and transferred to dvd.

I'll check with him if he is prepared to send you a copy. If so I'll post his email address.

The email address of the person who supplied the dvd was
[email protected]
He accepts a donation to a charity in return.

Hi,

Many thnks I'll email him.

Happy New Year !

Rgds
Colin

Slow Train to Riccarton
 

I made this programme for BBC Newcastle in 1985. Long story! I have a VHS taken from the master tape, and may be able to access the master by a bit of arm twisting. If anybody is interested, please let me know.

Master transmission tape located; a DVD is on its way to me. Copies available FOC from mid-November (hopefully).

Slow Train to Riccarton TV Prog.
 

Hi Ian,
Did you ever receive the DVD? Believe it or not I have been looking for this for many a year after seeing it in TV when I was younger, but I was looking for “Last Train to Riccarton”
Living in Hexham I have always had an intterest in the Border Counties Line and was wondering if it would be possible for you to send me a copy please. I’m happy to pay a resonable amount for your trouble.
Thank you
Ian Dodd

Hello, just come across this thread and would also be very interested in a copy. All costs met naturally.
Cheers
Growlermike

I found these videos, two are the Riccarton ones.:D

http://www.forgottenrelics.co.uk/films/