A very disappointing so called sequel to the classic film 'The Railway Children' which is a regular on the TV network . My recommendation is that this film is shown occasionally on 29 February. The plot wanders aimlessly avoiding the themes of evacuation from a city to a semi rural location, plus any antagonism between Lancashire and Yorkshire. The numerous missed plot opportunities include developing the relationships between Tommy and the 'lost' children from Salford. Another missed opportunity was child like games and battles between the schoolchildren. Perhaps one highlight was the wider use of rolling stock from Keighley & Worth Railway, and at least using express locos. Rather than an N2 tank engine ! I feel I could have written a more convincing script - my door is always open if approached !!
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Karen Pirie
(2022– )
OK Sound is an issue, but the plot is excellent
26 September 2022
I was concerned, as other reviewers say, that the sound production was poor but had assumed it was my TV. But after the first episode I then settled down to watch the following two. The plot may appear a bit obvious (in hindsight). Unlike others I really liked Lauren Lyle in the lead role - in fact a welcome change from middle aged obese men. The characters were all believable and I liked the switching from current time to mid 1990s. One puzzle -- Loch Leven ? It was not the one in Fife and looked more like Loch Lomond, but could have been Loch Leven, close to Glencoe? I hope ITV will film and broadcast more of Karen Pirie stories.
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