Model Railways Part 1 1980s TV series Bob Symes

[Mayner]

Saw this on an RM thread on older inspiring layouts. Part 1 includes the ground breaking 2mm scale Chiltern Green. In a way the overall standard of modelling has not moved on since the 1980s

[Galteemore]

1 minute ago, Mayner said:

Saw this on an RM thread on older inspiring layouts. Part 1 includes the ground breaking 2mm scale Chiltern Green. In a way the overall standard of modelling has not moved on since the 1980s

Dear old Bob Symes! I don’t actually disagree with you, John, but would be interested in further comment from you on what you say….

[amdaley]

Remember Bob Symes programs well.

Had the pleasure of meeting him at a rail festival in Budapest back in the early 2000's.

A lovely man to talk to & a real gent. RIP.

[dropshort105]

I came across his tv programs on YouTube a couple of weeks ago, there are loads of them, very dated obviously, but well worth a watch.

[Galteemore]

34 minutes ago, dropshort105 said:

I came across his tv programs on YouTube a couple of weeks ago, there are loads of them, very dated obviously, but well worth a watch.

Incredible man. European aristocrat who served in Royal Navy WW2 and did much to popularise railway modelling with intelligent and accessible broadcasting. His enthusiasm is infectious! 

[dropshort105]

Yeah, he was an MTB skipper in the med.I love his TV shows,