Totally astonished that at last a copy of this has turned up. Thank you so much for posting this remarkable film. To those of us growing up in the 50's, Peter Denny was truly a legend, Thank you again sir, very much appreciated.
Buckingham Great Central along with Heckmondwike were included in the 'Encylopedia of Model Railroads' (1979) that I received a used copy as a teenager in the early 1980's, and still have. I was still fairly new to model railroading and this was my first exposure the British model railways. It made quite an impression that has stayed with me now at 60. Thank you for posting this wonderful video.
What an absolutely wonderful video. Peter Denny was, and, indeed, remains a true hero of the railway modelling world. His philosophy of modelling was second to none, and a true inspiration for so many. Thank you so much for posting.
Like so many railway modellers I have always admired Peter Denny but this is first time I've ever actually seen a video of him. A real treat. Thank you, Peter Denny and Philip
I have followed Peter Denny and his railway modelling since 1958 (when I was 8 years old). He has always been, and still is a constant inspiration for the overall visual effect that can be achieved from this wonderful hobby.
What a treat! An early influence to my own approach to railway modelling, giving a ‘feel’ of a time and place. My attempts with Milton Parva owe a lot to this man! Many thanks for putting up this historic item
Been a fan of Peter Denny since the aug 75 RM and the TVLR featuring as layout of the month. Obviously became aware of Buckingham and Leighton Buzzard, and the craigshire world of P D Hancock. Never heard Peter speak before, thanks for uploading this video
In the days of VHS tapes this was one of my fathers favourites. Some years ago I decided to copy it to MP4 since I couldn't find a DVD version. I'm so glad I did this since the VHS and DVD players have all been consigned to history. Peter Denny's work has always been an inspiration to me
Well thanks for doing it, and I’ve seen some filmed action on the TVLR, is there a part two? As that cut off very rapidly. Buckingham and Borchester are two of my favourites. Both very strong on correct procedures and proper operation. Which transforms a model into a real railway in my opinion.
I can happily claim that I blame Mr Denny for making me remove my trains off the carpet and onto a table type structure. He is also to blame for setting me on the path to actually model a railway. So much so that my first effort followed fairly well his "Leighton Buzzard Branch" but in OO. Thanks for sharing this great insight to Mr Denny.
In his book there are a few comments which hint at the how (1) Television came late to Cornwall (2) A Parson always has a day off - though he comments on the garden needing attention and various diocesan committees meeting on his day off (3) ones work should never becomes ones hobby (4) in proportion you can get more done in 1 hour than in a whole day devoted to railway modelling (5) some of the work was done on his lap with one eye on the tv.
Totally astonished that at last a copy of this has turned up. Thank you so much for posting this remarkable film. To those of us growing up in the 50's, Peter Denny was truly a legend, Thank you again sir, very much appreciated.
Buckingham Great Central along with Heckmondwike were included in the 'Encylopedia of Model Railroads' (1979) that I received a used copy as a teenager in the early 1980's, and still have. I was still fairly new to model railroading and this was my first exposure the British model railways. It made quite an impression that has stayed with me now at 60. Thank you for posting this wonderful video.
What an absolutely wonderful video. Peter Denny was, and, indeed, remains a true hero of the railway modelling world. His philosophy of modelling was second to none, and a true inspiration for so many. Thank you so much for posting.
Good old VHS! Well done for transferring!
Like so many railway modellers I have always admired Peter Denny but this is first time I've ever actually seen a video of him. A real treat. Thank you, Peter Denny and Philip
I have followed Peter Denny and his railway modelling since 1958 (when I was 8 years old). He has always been, and still is a constant inspiration for the overall visual effect that can be achieved from this wonderful hobby.
Buckingham Central Layout is my top 10 most favourite layouts.
What a treasure of a production. Thank you for posting.
What a treat! An early influence to my own approach to railway modelling, giving a ‘feel’ of a time and place. My attempts with Milton Parva owe a lot to this man! Many thanks for putting up this historic item
Been a fan of Peter Denny since the aug 75 RM and the TVLR featuring as layout of the month. Obviously became aware of Buckingham and Leighton Buzzard, and the craigshire world of P D Hancock.
Never heard Peter speak before, thanks for uploading this video
In the days of VHS tapes this was one of my fathers favourites. Some years ago I decided to copy it to MP4 since I couldn't find a DVD version. I'm so glad I did this since the VHS and DVD players have all been consigned to history. Peter Denny's work has always been an inspiration to me
Well thanks for doing it, and I’ve seen some filmed action on the TVLR, is there a part two? As that cut off very rapidly.
Buckingham and Borchester are two of my favourites. Both very strong on correct procedures and proper operation. Which transforms a model into a real railway in my opinion.
Thank you for this. I have happy memories of running trains with Peter on occasion. Now back in the hobby, probably thanks to him and Mike Kippax
I can happily claim that I blame Mr Denny for making me remove my trains off the carpet and onto a table type structure. He is also to blame for setting me on the path to actually model a railway. So much so that my first effort followed fairly well his "Leighton Buzzard Branch" but in OO.
Thanks for sharing this great insight to Mr Denny.
Marvellous video - thank you.
I have often wonder how he ever got time to be a vicar or have teas with the ladies
In his book there are a few comments which hint at the how (1) Television came late to Cornwall (2) A Parson always has a day off - though he comments on the garden needing attention and various diocesan committees meeting on his day off (3) ones work should never becomes ones hobby (4) in proportion you can get more done in 1 hour than in a whole day devoted to railway modelling (5) some of the work was done on his lap with one eye on the tv.