I’m specifically here for GTI….. because you’re the only person on the digital platforms who directs and addresses the big issues affecting our preservation scene, the real issues with volunteering. You’re literally the only person out there I find that shares these viewpoints and concerns that I have! However, with everything you’ve been through, I also support a phase down of GTI if it’s not rewarding to you and the output for the channel. Cheers

Well Chris, if you fancy some good news for a small Gauge the Issue episode, I came across some. Betton Grange is almost done and her maiden run is set for March 16th, right on time for the 50th anniversary of the East Somerset Railway.

@WhisperingWiltshire

5 ай бұрын

and (useless fun fact) I’ll be heading there and seeing Betton on her maiden run! Edit: it’s delayed again. BUT the DRC (Didcot Railway Centre) has lent 2999 ‘Lady of Legend’ to the gala

I’m so happy you decided to introduce channel memberships. I don’t even own a DVD player and have been asking if you would consider bringing your episodes to a streaming service instead. Good on you mate. I’m so happy and I wish you all the best for this year

Thank you for the work you have shared with us. I'm very sorry for your troubles. I hope you will be able to look back on last year as an anomaly, and the future is better every day.

So sorry to hear your updates from 2023. We, your fans hope 2024 brings you some better times. I've got to say, I love Gauge The Issue, it brings back reality and common sense to this fantastic hobby and I hope it returns. Best of luck with your new adventures. Thanks for the first class content Chris.

Chris I'm sorry you went through all of that last year, but thank you for the hours of entertainment you've given us.

I am hoping to make my first trip to the UK this year. A good time to rewatch my DVD copies of SLIPs!

@warrior3456_

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id love to go see uk steam engines but i don't have near enough money for that

No matter what you put out, we'll all be looking forward to it. Keep up the good work

I would love you to keep up GTI! You're so good at it, and nobody else does it like you. Please try to keep it up, but if it's too much, please don't stress. It's been clear this last year, that KZread is tough for creators. Keep it up though!

Happy 2024 Chris! Also best wishes for your recovery! I love your content and I've been watching it since the very first couple of slip episodes. It's thanks to you that I know as much about British steam locomotives as I do and I really appreciate what you're doing.

I don’t want to overwhelm you, but if you don’t have many ideas for any Paint your Engine, here’s my wish list: - GER Decapod - LB&SCR H1 or H2 - LNWR Claughton - NER A Class - L&YR Atlantic - GER Claud Hamilton Can’t wait for some in depth Sole SLIPs and the T3 video.

Glad to see you are back for 2024 and look forward to the new SLIPS, I will be especially interested to see what narrow gauge engine feature as the VOR DVD extra remains my favourite episode to date (plus the directors commentary was a lot of fun). Will be sad if GTi ends as I always found it interesting listening to you discuss railway matters (even if the subject was not always a happy one).

Not below output and expectation Chris, you had a lot on last year and to achieve what you did was admirable. Good to see KZread memberships and Patreon is an option, it’s really worth getting behind Patreon as it’s the modern way to support creatives on YT. Good to see you leaning into it. Love your content, keeping positive, here’s to a great 2024.

I will miss GTI as it’s how I discovered the channel and it has provided me with a lot of news on Britains railways. If you don’t feel up to it anymore that’s fine. The news is often bad at the minute so I get why you don’t want to do that. I’m very interested in the other stuff you have planned this year. You had a very rough time last year and you should be very proud of yourself for pulling through and still making videos for us.

Sometimes, you need to let go of the good ideas, to make way for the great ones. My take is this: I enjoy Gauge The Issue, but it's not really our concern if it continues. None of us can tell you if anything you do is worth continuing with. It's your time that's used to make it. That's down to you, and your way forward. We're cool with whatever you do. Hearing your latest life updates recently, I think it's pretty clear what you need to do. I myself have been through something recently where I've had to let go of what once was, gain closure, and move on. And now, I'm focussing on the great ideas. You do you Chris. Just make sure you're being you the best way you can. Onwards and upwards! Sammy B :-)

Glad to hear you’re back and better Chris! Can’t wait for the new stuff. Sad to hear we might not see anymore Gauge The Issue but we’ll all be happy with anything you do

Chris, you don’t stop being awesome as well 👍

Thank you Chris, thanks for keeping some free to watch on KZread, i am a teen who can't get a job, but when i do get a job I would be very happy to support you.

Happy to know that Steam Locos in Profile is coming back as I been waiting to see my favourite or personal favourite locomotives to be review. I like the series and it been a long while since the last episodes.

Love Gauge the Issue. Joining you Patreon right now. Thanks for tge great content and hard work.

Great to hear your doing better. Seems like 2023 was a rough year for quite a few. Onwards and upwards as they say looking, forward to the return of SLIPS and hopefully bumping into you a different lines.

I just want to say thank you for what you do. I know what ever you make will be an enjoyable watch.

Hey Chris, really sorry to hear what you’ve been through and thank you for the many hours of enjoyment your content brings. God bless and wishing you all the best 😊

Sorry to hear that last year was such a challenge let's hope that this year brings better luck. I think the offer of having your videos available to stream to supporters is great. Your prices and payment schemes are very competitive, theft of digital content is easy ( I'm a computer scientist by trade, I know!) but we really need to get behind people like you who produced interesting and unique content we need to support not steal from you, especially when you are offering content for as little as the price of a Happy Meal there is absolutely no reason to steal it. I also hope that your other supporters will get behind you in reporting content where it's stolen, if too much content gets taken for free then your business will fall apart and we will all lose. No more slips or any programs, and that would be a great shame not just for you personally but for the Hobby and all of the people that enjoy your Productions. Have a great year and I hope it brings you lots of look, by the way I love gauge the issue!

Brilliant video Chris

Chris great to hear your thoughts about 2024. I would say get back to what you do best. Talking about locos as only you can. And narrow gauge engines for sure. Glad you are back up and running

Hey Chris! For starters, for all that you do, thank you. Seriously. Have loved your channel since I stumbled across Ed it in 2018 I believe, and have hung around since. Always love watching your videos. Obviously, do what you are capable of doing and want to do, but if I have any say, I would personally love to see Gauge The Issue hang around. You always find some of the best topics to discuss, whether it be a fun discussion over media like “Oh, Doctor Beeching” or the show about building the model railway track along the actual old right of way (can’t remember the name off the top of my head), or more serious matters that you have discussed, such as discrimination in the preservation world. Those topics are never fun, and I have no doubt can be incredibly depressing to cover, but you cover lots of things that really do need to be said, you’ve given voice to numerous individuals who have been shunned due to race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, etc. And while a lot of the guilty parties who have discriminated may never watch or listen, there just may be one or two who do. And even if not, you’ve empowered those who have been knocked down to stand back up in that face of adversity, and given them confidence to continue to pursue their place in preservation history solely for the machines/equipment/heritage, and not be deterred by bigots. Again, I know it can be difficult being the one to do it, as opposed to me being an armchair quarterback who doesn’t put in the work for these. I can’t say I’m one of the fore mentioned parties above, but it’s amazing to see someone actually talking about that issue, and bringing recognition to it globally (I’m here in the states). So seriously, kudos to you. Sorry 2023 was so unkind to you, but here’s to hoping for 2024 and on being a much brighter future for you Chris!

I enjoy Gauge The Issue for all the railway news it contains. It's better to watch that than the normal TV news coverage, because it's only a certain amount of time to watch it and it's never fully covered and it works for me on here.

The patreon revamp is very good, as much as I enjoy DVD's etc, it's now just an old format, I can't say the last time I bought one, but now knowing I can watch all SLIPS online is something I always wanted!

Thanks for the update, I hope your feeling better soon. I’ll really miss Gauge the Issue, but I’m definitely looking forward to the new series of SLIPS, and am excited that you are branching out more with types of locomotives that are being covered in that series. I’m really excited for the episode on the T3s, and I’m hoping those teasers mean that you are making an episode on the 16 inch Hunslet, 9400s, Small Englands and Quarry Hunslets! I’d really like to see Paint Your Engine come back as well, it’s a fun series! Here’s to an amazing 2024!

Really sorry to hear about all you went through last year but I am looking forward to the SLIP that was announced. Seeing the locomotive under its own steam on social media, it making me really love the locomotive more and more to the point I want to see it it steam (I have seen it as a static in Shildon) but looking forward to future content in 2024

Its a shame to stop gauge the issue. Its one of my favourite things on KZread. Sorry to hear you've had such a hard time of late, Chris. I hope things get better for you.

You also don't stop being awesome! I'll watch anything on your channel, including Gauge the issue.

We Love your content Chris! I started watching you channel with GTI and have enjoyed every video since! Will Bagnall Peter of Amberley Museum and tha Bagnall be being featured, I aware you volunteer down there and personally hope to bump into you there one day!

I'm glad that you've used your platform to discuss discrimination in the hobby/industry. It's an important issue, and most people don't want to talk about it. But if you feel that you've said your piece and have no more to add on that score, that's fair enough. I enjoy your videos on all topics.

Gauge the issue, if the subject is good such as the livery episode or the new build epoisode would be great to see. :D

Great to see you back again.

I'm really sorry to hear last year hasn't been the best for you Chris. I'm looking forward to what you have in store for this year on your channel. Also Guage the issue is one I wouldn't mind you continuing since you have put them together very well but if you want to end it that's also fine by me. :)

Im so sorry you had to go through all of that, it's horrible. I'm glad to know you're okay. I think it'd be nice to see even just one last gauge the issue if something interesting happens this year

I understand your hesitance towards GTI, especially with the last year's worth of news being not overly happy news. Perhaps to take things off your mind, you could revisit some of your earlier topics and see how they have turned out several years later. Things like the progress of new builds/restorations of engines and rolling stock in general, and extentions and rebuilding of railways would be great to hear more about! Maybe some things to do with 200 years of railways coming up next year as well Either way I'm sure we all agree, we love what you're doing and we hope 2024 treats you better

Damn Chris, I didn’t realise you went through a hell of a year. You are such a brave and strong man;to pull through and come out stronger than ever. All the best of luck to you and we’ll hopefully see you soon.

Please, please keep GTI. It's a great viewpoint of the topical issues that only you give a great unique view point of.. ultimately, it's your channel, you do what works for you. However, GTI is very much what we need in today's railway setting... you're a unique channel, and no one does what you do near as well.

To be honest, I really enjoyed the content you've made, past and present (that also includes Gauge The Issue even though I enjoyed SLIPS and Paint Your Engine more). Everything you're doing was really inspiring and a nice way for me to listen to something at night to get me to go to sleep while providing insight into all things railways (especially those in Britain) across numerous mediums that I've never known before. While Gauge The Issue may not be as engaging to some people and not everyone's cup of tea, it's still interesting and nice to hear about the current going-ons in Britain's railways and how they've been getting on in recent years as well as your own personal thoughts on the subject matter being presented (I especially enjoyed hearing about the demise of the Railway Grapevine, especially since you had an unintentional part in their own downfall with how well you handled the situation with those morons and how it all snowballed from there). SLIPS has been a series very close to my heart for much of the 2010s since I started watching your first episodes starting with your look on the Black 5s first on the KZread channel of Simon A.C. Martin (i.e. the creator of the original The British Railway Stories series which also) and while we're on the topic, I also caught wind of your entry for his character contest during that time for the series' penultimate episode when you brought in the sole-surviving J52 tank engine as Alf (ingenious work on your entry, dude!). I've never heard of Rail Reads but it could be interesting to see more of but Paint Your Engine was something that really touched a nerve with me given that I'm an artist myself. I enjoyed drawing and painting to my heart's content whenever I got something of an inspiration in my head whether it was about stuff that caught my interest and/or I would get an idea to build more upon an image that sticks out in my mind. And, since it's an alternative to SLIPS (given that it can cover extinct locomotives while you develop a painting timelapse of them), it's a nice break from the original SLIPS series and I might end up deciding which engines I would like to have a go at drawing and/or painting. I'd love to see more of that in addition to SLIPS, keep it up, mate! But, at the end of the day, it's mainly up to you to decide which content you would like to put out more often and to always pace yourself on what you enjoy doing so you can fulfill everything that you want to do now and didn't get around to doing the previous years. I'm sorry to hear that 2023 was a rough year for you with everything you've been through and I hope you can make a full recovery but I wouldn't mind waiting for more content to be put out as long as you continue to love what you're doing despite your difficult circumstances and we continue to enjoy what you're putting out. I certainly had a lot of fun seeing and rewatching whatever you're putting out and that's not going to change anytime soon. Best of luck to you, Chris, and have yourself a happy 2024 (may the Dragon of the Orient and the Lady Buddha smile down upon and bless you as you go through with your goals and your content)!

I have an idea for a couple of spinoffs to SLIPS Diesels in Profile and Cinema Locos in Profile.

I would love to see more gti, gti and slips are lovely and I would love to see more of both of them.

Looking forward to videos this year ❤

I understand Chris. I had a car accident last week. I was hit by a speeding driver while I was crossing a junction. I'm battered and bruised with 2 vertebrae pulled out of place. I was lucky they went back in the right place. I was lucky my kidney transplant wasn't damaged. I do tune in for gauge the issue, Imlec and so on. I'd like some history videos about various rail operators or influencial people (stainer, gresley, Stevenson and so on)

Hey Chris glad you're doing okay. I wouldn't mind gauge the issue to return I often rewatch them.

Hi Chris. Hope you're getting better with every day that goes by. As for 'Gauge the Issue ' you may find some difficult topics soul draining, but sometimes making people aware and talking about them can be good thing.

As I fellow You tuber, I understand your concerns. I hope you do continue to make great videos on you tube and continue to make a living. It's a hobby for me at the moment but if it did become a job, I would probably be in a similar position.

I find Gauge the Issue one of the best "new media" coverage outlets of preservation but totally understand if it's too much/downbeat to keep up. That said there's plenty of positive topics out there too. :)

I liked the episode about weather Dr Beecing should have had a third season. Also you make me feel proud to be who I am

I'll be honest with you, I had no idea you had a tumour in your spine. I don't always agree with you on everything, but non the less, I do have an emense amount of respect for you and the brilliant work you do, and I am deeply sorry to hear what you've been through. I'm glad you had it removed and that you're on the mend, and I do hope that you continue to recover and stronger has time goes on. You've done some amazing work, and I can't wait to see what you'll come up with next. In the meantime, take care of yourself, and I'll be sure to dip into my pocket for a channel membership. :)

I'm more into Steam Locos in Profile, I can't wait to see more this year.

Chris you have always been a good KZreadr you introduced these great hobby to do many young people and when ever I see one of you videos I always watch it that how good you are

You can only do what you can Chris. It's not below expectations at all. All the best to you and the crew going forward into 2024

You put up good stuff

Hi Chris I like the gauge the issue it is very interesting and very helpful for me to know what is going on about railways keep up the good work from Darren Hickey Hornby GWR

If you need something to talk about on GTI, you could talk about the bluebell stock sort out. The sold a couple lms sleepers, few maunsell coadhes and a rare maunsell mail coach only for them to get scrapped. It would be an interesting topic conciidering they were sitting doing nothing for years on the blue bell

Maybe GTI can continue as and when you feel like you have something you can cover on GTI, if you can’t think of something, don’t make it a major thing you have to do, just as and when you want to, also I am going to try to get the highest tier thingy at some point, but no guarantees on when, but in any case, your videos of all the different series’s are incredible, and I can only see them getting better, I hope one day we can meet in person (probably it would end up being at imlec or spa valley we encounter each other) but in any case, thank you for all you have done up until now and in advance, thank you for all the things you are going to do in the future! Edit: I know you said for people not to request things but if you are planning a vid on 14” Andrew Barclays, lady ingrid has just returned to steam at spa, but you probably already have heard about that, and if you ever need footage of N°57 “Samson” (ugly’s sibling) or footage of “topham” maybe we can arrange something, my dad can probably see about getting you the opportunity to see them up close aswell as the class 12

I would love to see more railreads Chris

First of all, it's good to hear you're doing well. Second, I would definitely like to see Gauge the issue continue. One particular edition I would like to see is on what you call one of the worst railway films.

3:51 wow! Nice call. You must have filmed this recently!

I love hearing about what Gauge The Issue discusses in railway circles that some of us are out of the loop for

Alas, I enjoy Gauge the Issue, but the inherent downside to it is that you generally have to approach a negative laden subject to provide a balanced viewpoint on said issue. Engaging with the negativity is always going to take a toll on you. Add in the personal issues of life, it can get a bit much. Regardless, don't feel like you owe us anything. This is your life my dude, and you don't have to justify you spending your energy on you. Whatever happens, thank you for what you've achieved so far.

You always put great content on chris. We love it

Its been a good run, and most are here in support of what you have done. Gauge the issue isnt something that everyone enjoys. But it is needed to tell about what happened. Personally i enjjoy gaige the issue and would like to see it continue. And i would like to see it continue even is some of the issues are more fun for funs sake. Cant wait to see what comes next. Best of luck and keep your chin up.

GTI is something I always look forward to seeing. Chris it just seems to me that your filming as a full on job has weighed you down a lot over the years. I’m very sorry for what you’ve had to go though. For as they say every cloud has a silver lining.

I watch all your videos

Relax mate, we'll always be here.

regardless what you choose to do i look forward to future videos and projects Chris 😊

Gauge the Issue videos are the main ones of yours that I watch most but am game to try something new.

Hi Chris sorry to hear about the car crash I thought I might add my two cents and suggest maybe some more positive side topic's like reviews of 2000s and 1990s like the 2010s one?

Gauge the Issue should be used as an option section and I think needs a rest as most of the Proberns are still there, Like COAL from 2017 approx. so need to rest for a year, if new Progman on, SOLE SLIPS Are good for Loco that will never run BUT Strainer Mogul (yes there is thing) is Great loco new SLIP as loco.

GTI is an edgy and thought-provoking series. But nothing's forever. Hope the dark days of 2023 are fast disappearing for you. All the best for 2024.

OMG, Chris, pls don't stop gti, its soo interesting

I like the new Patron reward system, it is very generous. As for GTI, I do enjoy them. Obviously, you have to do what is best for you. But the GTIs I like the best focus on the hobby in particular. Actual cases of discrimination should be talked about, but that doesn't mean you in particular have to talk about them. The ones I like are the ones that stimulate a positive discussion like the validity of new builds vs restoring existing engines. I say, if there is a particular sort of GTI you like to do, you should tend towards that. Of course, if you think a particular show you run isn't worth it, I suppose you shouldn't continue.

Aw the best for 22024

For me, GTI is only as good as the issues being gauged so who knows what 2024 will bring, in terms of issues, or whether they get gauged

Do you think you will still be last IMLEC?

I'd love some more paint your engine

If anything I think you're selling yourself short there. Consider not putting episodes free on YT but keep the "Join" function. If anything I'll just wait till they become free watch them and continue that cycle 🤔 if they were only available through a sub or membership then I'd pay. Its the same with companies like Rooster Teeth. Why pay for it when you can wait a little longer and get it for free or for just watching 10+ secs of adds. I would reconsider that approach perhaps. Looking forward to more film and good luck with 2024 🖖

Great Video! (also first lol)

when is the next imlec

Ok

Chris Gauge the issue to continue but I do if you don't want it to that's fine sorry if i sound angry iam not though

Yipee! I did not know that you had a tumor Chris. I hope you recover completely in 2024!

Here an idea for you, why not let people offer you their own train videos that they took to you to help & save you & your crew friends from running all over the nation, I have some train videos at home, & I would be more then happy to both email, donate & send them to you for Steam Locos In Profile & such, and of course put the names of owners of videos in the credits to give them credit & Thank You too, would that be a big help to you.

I hope the Morry is recovering after the prang. Please, only do what you feel you can, alas the irrepressible Tom Scott has succumbed to the same malaise.

Please, please, please, Chris, turn that irritatng background muzak either right down, or completely off, it prevents a lot of people who's hearing isn't 100% from hearing what you are saying! It's almost akin to having a quiet conversation in a disco that is running 3000 watts of audio in a telephone box! If I wanted to hear music, I wouldn't want someone sitting next to me giving a muttered commentary on what the third violin or the seventh timpani was doing - and I certainly wouldn't want to hear what 'Fred' was doing down the pub last month! - - - - I must have missed the announcement that you had a tumour. I hope you are now permanently rid of it. I have cancer, too, in a different location, and it is coming back for the third time not fun. - - Pop in to Jenny's Monday Club, now and then, when you have time.

@CymruRails

5 ай бұрын

Background music is so quiet and doesn’t distract from the commentary at all.

Still waiting for GTI on railway based music

As someone from outside the UK, Gauge The Issue is pretty mutch my most consistent from of news from there, so i think it would be a shame if it ended, but if you think it is just weighing you down and other content, then i understand why you just dont want to do it anymore.

Well as much as I loved GTI I understand if you decide to stop it I can’t wait to see what you do this year🫡 always watching