Modelling Tube Stations - in LEGO! | Hidden London Hangouts (S04E02)

[@bensapps]

Really enjoyed taking part in this, thanks for inviting me! I've taken up the challenge Chris set me at the depot and am working on some Lego models of disused stations and possibly some Harry Bell Measures architecture too!

[@alexgrundon2346]

THIS IS SENSATIONAL. Hurry back soon

[@ericadodd4735]

Really loved this episode! Not only have you guys got me into moquette and tiles, you’ve now got me wanting to buy and build Lego!

[@alexgrundon2346]

You may need a bigger house before too long!

[@ericadodd4735]

@@alexgrundon2346 maybe I'll build one out of the oodles of Lego I'll purchase 😂

[@fintytin5771]

Well done on another great episode everyone. !!! Massivlely looking forward to South Kentish Town getting the HLH treatment -it's a disused station that has fascinated me for years now !!

[@suecj8770]

As a lego fan your models are brilliant

[@kevinreed9232]

Once again great episode, thanks to all of you.

[@DesiroDriver]

Alex at 9:20 ‘this isn’t planned, this is chaos’! Honestly you guys rock, and if this is chaos then I love it!

[@alexgrundon2346]

You’re so lovely. Thank you x

[@unittaskforce]

What a great episode. I love the ingenuity involved in building those models.

[@rolandharmer6402]

The sounds of the routemaster are wonderful!

[@alexgrundon2346]

I’m so glad you liked it. I purposely stayed quiet while driving it so you could savour the sounds.

[@Gnurftl]

As an AFOL I absolutely loved this episode!

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

This model, especially of the IMR (18:30) fills me with joy. Chris' comment about the "detail even though you can't see it" is merely a continuation of the mediæval masons' love of their job. They, especially the cathedral stonemasons, knew that even though their gargoyles were far too far up to ever be seen, they were still as perfect as every other. For not only can they themselves see it, the paymaster too, any passing raptor and of course the big man himself for whom all their efforts were ultimately aimed. The Good Lord above.

[@mapala78]

RM357 in May 1960, went into service at Shepherds Bush on Routes 220 & 268. It got it's original body back in March 1981 and went to West Ham.

[@alexgrundon2346]

Brilliant. If you discover more, let us know

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Enjoyed it very much. One to watch.

[@ulazygit]

Wow … took me back to going up and down Oxford street on the number 8!

[@simonbiggs9102]

Brilliant Brilliant episode

[@ianbillericay]

I drove a routemaster when I was 14

[@ianjohnson2198]

Hi guys. Loving the Hangouts. I’m wondering - would Stratford make a good subject for a hangout? Guess it has seen a lot of changes over the years to create the hub that it is today.

[@alexgrundon2346]

AMAZING IDEA!!!!

[@alexgrundon2346]

And thanks so much for your kindness. So glad you’re enjoying them x

[@chrisnix6352]

Yes indeed it definitely would. As A JLE station it was my stomping ground for tours 22 years ago!

[@ianjohnson2198]

@@chrisnix6352 It was my local station growing up so it would be great to find out about its earlier history.

[@pb4rton]

This was a really "awesome" episode!! My son loves Lego and would love to build Lego models like this shown and to do it as a full time job. There is an underground station at #legolandwindsor with a running train that stops at the station!

[@Roblilley999]

Going back to a certain presenting colleague of Siddy, their is a lovely model at beconscot, as modelled by Tim Dunn

[@alexgrundon2346]

I usually say - with affection - who’s Geoff Marshall? (hello Geoff 😉) so I need to come up with a similar innocent one for Tim now. Hope you’re all watching the telly series

[@paulgiffen6836]

DORSETGUY1) Fantastic episode team, so love the Lego models and RM357 looks superb, thank you all 💖💖

[@timothybird4264]

The old 279 to Edmonton to Tottenham, I remember it well

[@stevieinselby]

At 31:30, is that a model of Siddy on the platform? _Edit:_ (5 seconds later) OK, it wasn't just me that thought that 😂

[@alexgrundon2346]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Nick-13]

Absolutely stunning episode (sorry I missed it live, was actually in London for a change). What happens to the Lego models at the Depot - hope they are not taken to bits !! And, do you need a special licence to drive the Routemaster (on the highway) ?

[@bensapps]

Mine was partly dismantled into sections and transported home in a garden trolley on the tube (no deep tunnel sections). I plan to return to the depot next year with something even more ambitious, and some elements of my display may well be re-used.

[@alexgrundon2346]

And as for driving a Routemaster on the open road, indeed you do need a special driving licence. So we are strictly off road.

[@Nick-13]

@@alexgrundon2346 Thanks - Had assumed a special licence is required, but expected you all to drive off road (but not over hills and mountains !!)

[@franciswadsworth-lj08cvx]

You guys give 4 marks like Medstead & four marks

[@stephenweston1807]

Recognise the estate you drove the bus round - literally 2 miles from my house. Call in next time you're in the area!

[@alexgrundon2346]

❤️

[@srfurley]

What’s the thing below the steering wheel pointing towards the right near to the indicator switch?

[@alexgrundon2346]

Not sure which bit you mean. On the right is a horn on a stick

[@paulhealy2557]

I recognise Ben Apps

[@bensapps]

Hi Paul!

[@peterturner369]

You talk about Hidden underground why don’t you talk about the The London transport museum Depo. Because I heard stories that used to be a tank factory in the second world war can you tell us more about this

[@jacksugden8190]

I’m in my 60’s and never played Lego, out of interest, have all the station tours finished please?.

[@alexgrundon2346]

The next episode lifts the lid on LONDON BRIDGE and it will blow your mind. Real tours will return via the museum as Covid eases

[@jacksugden8190]

@@alexgrundon2346 Cheers Alex, just got home - drenched after being at Trent Country Park, will look forward to the next episode. Best regards ☔️.

[@alexgrundon2346]

Honestly we couldn’t believe our eyes at London Bridge - even the staff found stuff with us

[@jacksugden8190]

@@alexgrundon2346 Tube or mainline station?

[@chrisnix6352]

Hi Jack. If you are looking to book a tour then visit the LTMuseum website and hit the Hidden London tab. We’ve resumed physical tours with Kingsway Tram Subway and there’s plenty of virtual tours to go at. We’ll gradually bring back more physical tours as conditions allow.