CBR Cambridge branch
“Britain’s Military Railways” by Clive Pepper
CBR Fulbourn, Cambridge The Swifts, Haggis Gap, Fulbourn, Cambridge, United KingdomMany Military sites in Britain once had, and in a few instances still have, internal railway systems. Illustrated by visits made between 1970 and 2000, this presentation provides a rare photographic record and history of such locations.
“34081 92 Squadron – from Rust to Renaissance” by Steve Lacey on behalf of the Battle of Britain Locomotive Society
CBR Fulbourn, Cambridge The Swifts, Haggis Gap, Fulbourn, Cambridge, United KingdomBased on his own involvement with the locomotive, Steve Lacey describes her rescue and restoration from Barry and the complexities of keeping 34081 in working order on the Nene Valley Railway.
“Industrial Locomotives” by Dave Goodyear
CBR Fulbourn, Cambridge The Swifts, Haggis Gap, Fulbourn, Cambridge, United KingdomThousands of industrial locomotives once shunted numerous private sidings across the UK, with some steam locomotives remaining in use even after steam had finished on BR in August 1968. This talk illustrates the wide variety which could once be seen.
Cambridge Branch AGM and Members’ Pictures
CBR Fulbourn, Cambridge The Swifts, Haggis Gap, Fulbourn, Cambridge, United KingdomOur Annual General Meeting followed by an opportunity for members to present a selection of their photographs. Please bring your photographs on a USB memory stick or advise cambridge@rcts.org.uk if anything other than a digital projector is required.
“Appalachian Mountain Wanderings” by Tony Field
CBR Fulbourn, Cambridge The Swifts, Haggis Gap, Fulbourn, Cambridge, United KingdomPassage through these mountains still provides a stern test even for modern traction. This video presentation shows a variety of such workings, all set in spectacular scenery.
“Trains in Saudi Arabia, Israel and Jordan” by Iain Scotchman
CBR Fulbourn, Cambridge The Swifts, Haggis Gap, Fulbourn, Cambridge, United KingdomAll three countries have extensive railway networks but are rarely visited by enthusiasts. Our presenter has toured all three and provides a fascinating insight into their respective railway operations.
“A wee look at Scotland in the 1960s and 1970s” by Robin Mathams
CBR Fulbourn, Cambridge The Swifts, Haggis Gap, Fulbourn, Cambridge, United KingdomThis period covers great changes in the Scottish railway scene as steam gave way to diesels. Our speaker visited the country several times during these years and recorded many memorable scenes.
“Cambridge Area Railways Yesterday and Today (Part 4)” by David Scudamore
CBR Fulbourn, Cambridge The Swifts, Haggis Gap, Fulbourn, Cambridge, United KingdomThis is the fourth in David's highly popular and erudite series on railways around Cambridge from steam days through to recent times.