There are so many channels out there, why not a train channel? Real trains, model trains, 1/8th scale trains, you name it. I could imagine this channel causing a few divorces but then it could help to get your hearing back. If anyone could do it, I think Kalmback could do it. What do you think?
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There was a recent thread from someone planning a train related show, which received quiet a bit of feedback from members, many saying it would not be practical…but it sounded like he was going ahead with plans to produce that show…I hope it works! (tried to find that thread to post a link, but couldnt get the right search terms to find it on the first two pages of search results!)
An entire channel would be the next logical step…but with my luck, it would only be available at the next subscription level…[:(] …what ever level I happend to be at, it would require the next one. Heck, if I subscribed to the whole nine yards, they would create another level just for that channel.
but I sure hope they do that in HD…
Hey, if nobody ever dreamt of something everybody else thought was stupid or irrational we would never have cars, planes, or perhaps even trains…so let’s let folks dream a little and you never can tell what may come of it.
I could be one of the creative people.
After they play every train video out there they could do the following:
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Survivor, Train Island
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Who Wants to marry a model railroader
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Jeopardy the Train version.
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Train movies, Planes Trains and Automobiles, Adams family shows with trains in them.
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If trains ruled the world
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Detroit, the conspiracy against trains.
Yup. I think you would fit right in with the TV producers
…Train channel…Railroad channel, or whatever, bring it on…Just keep the “mickey mouse” stuff out of it. Example: Movies about automobile racing always seem so flaky and nutty…With the big hero that can’t do any wrong, etc…Would really like a channel well programed and with good technical guidance, etc.
And, of course, the most important question:
Who would fund it?
The sounds of silence.
Funding notwithstanding, I’m not sure there is enough footage out there to keep a railroad channel on the air for very long - even if you showed every RR video available and showed any given video several times (different times of day, different days of the week).
I’m sure that you could find someone to produce some “live” shows, but it’s hard to say how that would play out, either. As mentioned, sometimes the “professionalism” suffers.
Of course, keeping everybody happy would be a challenge. One show about NY subways might be too much for a fan of Tehachapi, and vice versa.
That said, I’d tune in from time to time. I know people who pay the extra just so they can get the Golf Channel…
Yeah. I concur.
Heh, they have “Storm Chasers” for the Discovery Channel, why not “Train Chasers”, or “Train pacers” for the Train Channel? That would be so awesome!
Especially when they would make a whole hour of chasing the UP Heritage units ::drool::
From what I hear, The Military Channel has a hard time with content, and keeping it interesting. (I don’t have the Military Channel…in fact, I don’t have cable…or dish…) There is tons of footage, and different subjects to delve into, and yet, they have problems finding the shows that will appeal to the widest audience.
I know I would probably watch a few things here and there, but, could they really find enough subject matter to fill 24 hours? I don’t know…perhaps a “Hobby Channel” in general that covered different interests, and there could be featured programs on trains, (after the “Knitting With Nancy” hour and before “Stamps” hosted by Phil Latelist) [:)]
I could go on, but, my doctor says I shouldn’t…[8]
I’m all for a “Train Channel” of sorts. I think there is plenty of train footage in the world to withstand a 24-hour train channel. To make it last even longer, you could do what RFD does and premier a show on a certian day and then repeat it all through the week. Or, you could play new shows from say 9 AM to about 5 PM, and then repeat all the shows again at night. Saturdays & Sundays could be a mix of new and repeat shows. And since this is a channel about trains in general, there could be numerous different subjects - just think how many different trains there are in the world.
If all else fails (but I think it could work if you could get it off the ground), you could make a “Transportation Channel” with trains, boats and planes. What about cars? Heh, we hear enough about them already…
I think this is the thread you’re referring to: Your ideas for a railfanning tv show, brought to you by yours truely. The production is in the works and I will keep you guys posted on the progress.
Below is the link in case anyone cares to revive it; I’m still accepting ideas. If you have any, please reply to the thread’s original post.
Perhaps a somewhat broader subject for such a channel might be “The Transportation Channel” which could cover Railroads, Planes (both military and civilian, buses, cars, etc.)…something for everyone.[?][:)]
…Yes, a Transportation Channel would make more sense. Better chance of becoming a reality. And I’d say, most folks on here probably have some interest in all forms of transportation.
End result, would be an outlet for more railroad programs than we ever see now. It also might provide a function needed in this country…bringing out in the open how our infrastructure needs attention…All modes of transport needing updated. Perhaps help start a dialog on the total subject.
A very good point made here, thanks.[tup]
Great!!!..Just…please…don’t host it with Pauly Shore.
Somebody does a half-hour show about people’s misadventures at airports. Maybe one could be done about train stations. [8D]
But then the airline passengers might become envious. [|(]