Officers’ Newsletters

244 10-Aug-2026 New Society Website – checklist for branch web administrators Newsletter 244.pdf
243 03-Aug-2026 New Society Website – important update for all officers Newsletter 243.pdf
242 20-Mar-2026 Website developments, Worby request, Branch Finances, AGM minutes and Risk Assessments. 2025 Officers’ Conference minutes Newsletter 242.pdf
241 21-Oct-2025 2025 Officers’ Conference Agenda Newsletter 241.pdf
240 18-Sep-2025 2026 AVR, Officers’ Conference, Branch AGM Minutes, New member welcome discount, equipment available, Publicising meetings, Outside visits, Handbook Newsletter 240.pdf
239 30-Jun-2025 Change of Officer, National Events, Publicising meetings, Outside visits, Society website feedback, Handbook Newsletter 239.pdf
238 07 May-2025 Regional Meetings, Railway 200 Newsletter 238.pdf
237 02-Mar-2025 2025 AGM, Photographic Copyright, Society Insurance, Free ROs, New Books, Fire Safety Certificates, 2025 Regional Meetings Newsletter 237.pdf
236 21-Dec-2024 OC Minutes, Members Weekends, Branch Returns, Locomotive Database Newsletter 236.pdf
235 27-Nov-2024 Digital Assets, Officers Directory, Regional Meetings Summary and Précis, Officers’ Conference Minutes, Risk Assessments, Branch Attendance Statistics Newsletter 235.pdf
234 17-Sep-2024 Officers Conference, Active Volunteer Recognition (AVR), Website Revamp, Branch Attendance Returns, Revised New Members Process, Progress Report on discussions with the Stephenson Locomotive Society Newsletter 234.pdf
233 07-Aug-2024 Risk Assessment, Branch Attendance Records, Branch and Society Officers must be members of the RCTS Newsletter 233.pdf
232 17-Jul-2024 Charitable Donations, Laminated Signs, Good practice at Meeting Venues, Meeting Reminders – Email and Text Messages, New Assistant Treasurer – Branches Newsletter 232.pdf
231 09-May-2024 Regional meetings, Email & GDPR Newsletter 231.pdf
230 24-Apr-2024 Officers’ Conference 2023 minutes, Regional Meetings 2024, Speaker Listings, Message from Society Chairman James Milne Newsletter 230.pdf
229 27-Mar-2024 Email deliverability, Membership Renewals – Update, Society Insurance for 2024, Authors Wanted, Branch Finances, Rail 200 – Advance Warning, 2023 Officers’ Conference Minutes Newsletter 229.pdf
228 24-Jan-2024 Officers’ Handbook, Volunteering for the Railway Observer (RO) Editorial Team, Branch Returns, Financial reports at Branch AGMs, Reclaimable Expenses, Financial help for Branches, Publications – Branch Sales Newsletter 228.pdf
227 20-Dec-2023 Regional Meetings Summary & Précis, Branch Returns Newsletter 227.pdf
226 01-Dec-2023 Society Insurance Cover, New Membership Application Form, Health & Safety Policy and Guidance, Word and PowerPoint Templates, RCTS Flyers and Plastic Bags, Publicising Events in the Railway Press, Regional Meetings Summary and Précis, Appendix 1 – Guidance on Health & Safety Newsletter 226.pdf
225 10-Oct-2023 2023 Officers Conference Newsletter 225.pdf
224 29-Sep-2023 2023 Officers Conference Newsletter 224.pdf
223 10-Sep-2023 Officers Conference, Branch Meeting Attendance Statistics, Active Volunteer Recognition, Branch AGM minutes, Branch Committee updates, Publicity Communications, Officers Handbook, Calendar of Significant Dates, Unbound copies of the Railway Observer, Kodak Slide Projector Lens Newsletter 223.pdf
222 28-Jul-2023 Finance Vacancies, Officers’ Conference, VAT returns, Hybrid Meeting Charging Trial, AVR, Branch Attendance Statistics, Updating branch web pages Newsletter 222.pdf
221 27-May-2023 Regional meetings, Photo archive Newsletter 221.pdf
220 15-May-2023 Requests, reminders and recruitment, Ronnie McAdam, Regional meetings Newsletter 220.pdf
219 08-Mar-2023 David Cole RIP, RCTS Insurance Policy, Branch Virtual and Hybrid Meetings, Branch Activities and Social Media, Training Videos, 2023 Members’ Day and Annual General Meeting Newsletter 219.pdf
218 09-Jan-2023 Regional meetings minutes, Members’ Weekend coordinator, Charging for Zoom?, Stocks of BR Standard 4 Newsletter 218.pdf
217 12-Nov-2022 Officers’ Conference minutes, Donations, Membership cards Newsletter 217.pdf
216 14-Oct-2022 Officers Conference agenda & notes, Digital equipment updates, New postage stamps Newsletter 216.pdf
215 13-Sep-2022 Active Volunteer Recognition, Officers’ Conference, New Wills & Bequests Leaflet Newsletter 215.pdf
214 11-Aug-2022 Officers’ Conference, RCTS Name Badges, New Recruits Newsletter 214.pdf
213 12-Jul-2022 Members’ Weekend 2022 and 2023, Certificate of Appreciation, Branch web pages, Email scams, South East branch disposals Newsletter 213.pdf
212 01-May-2022 Regional Meetings. John Cowlishaw, Newsletter 212.pdf
211 25-Feb-2022 Regional Meetings. Permission to Share Contact Details. Updating GDPR permissions. Minutes of the OC from Oct 2021. Exhibitions Returns for 2020/2021. Zoom Invitations (updated guidance) Newsletter 211.pdf
210 04-Jan-2022 Society Insurance. Branch assets – digital, other branch equipment. Website. South East Branch closure. AGM minutes from the Branches. Publications Listings. Newsletter 210.pdf
209 05-Oct-2021 2021 Officers Conference – OC Attendance Record; OC Agenda; OC Attendance Form; Map of Location. Newsletter 209.pdf
208 29-Aug-2021 Website – Requests 1 & 2; Meeting programme – Request 3; Zoom – Request 4; Mailjet emailer service – Request 5. Deadlines. Newsletter 208.pdf
207 27-Aug-2021 Meetings going forward – face to face, hybrid, RCTS Zoom licences. Sample risk assessment. Hybrid meeting set ups. Newsletter 207.pdf
206 12-Jul-2021 New Publications order form. Active Volunteer Recognition. New and recent Member Benefits. Recruitment Statistics. Newsletter 206.pdf
205 11-Jun-2021 Society AGM – registration required. Hitchin Branch name change. Society Stationery. Branch Membership Lists. Newsletter 205.pdf
204 05-Jun-2021 Post-pandemic Branch Meetings – guidance. Newsletter 204.pdf
203 25-Apr-2021 Branch Publications Order Form. Railway Auction of Experiences. Regional Meetings update. Officers Conference 24 October 2021. Updated Guidance for Branch Activities. And finally…. Newsletter 203.pdf
202 29-Mar-2021 REPTA – member benefit. Updating branch pages on the website. Vacancies – Minute Taker to the Trustees, Features Editor. Society Structure. Newsletter 202.pdf
201 19-Mar-2021 Easing out of Lockdown – four steps. New for 2021 – Brush Traction book Newsletter 201.pdf
200 22-Feb-2021 Exhibitions Returns. What are the Branches doing? Spoof emails and telephone calls – a warning. New record attendance at a Branch Virtual Meeting. Branch AGM returns. And finally….. Newsletter 200.pdf
199 25-Jan-2021 Society Insurance. Officers Newsletter Index. GDPR compliance. Branch AGM (or equivalent) minutes for 2020. Zoom meetings – Attendances. And finally…. Newsletter 199.pdf
198 15-Dec-2020 Attendance at virtual meetings – record numbers? Face coverings. Holding a Joint Virtual Meeting. Advertising Branch Activities in the Railway Observer. And Finally…. Newsletter 198.pdf
197 02-Dec-2020 Branch Annual General Meetings. Branch Recruitment Awards. Virtual Presentations. Inviting donations for virtual meetings. Physical Meetings. Newsletter 197.pdf
196 21-Oct-2020 Officers Directory. Society Insurance. Charitable Donations. Branch Accounts. Official Email Addresses. Newsletter 196.pdf
195 07-Oct-2020 Covid-19 – Face to Face meetings – an update. Outside visits – current restrictions. Penalties (for breaching restrictions). Society Information – Proposed change to Rule 3d (minor amendment), Branch Bulletins and Newsletters. And finally… Newsletter 195.pdf
194 30-Aug-2020 AVR Nominations – deadline reminder. Member Survey. Updating Branch Contacts and Branch Activities on the Website. Recruitment – current special offer. Best Practice – A Guide for Barnches – update. Society AGM – advance warning of new date. NRM et al re-opening. Virtual Meetings – Updated Instructions for Using Zoom. And Finally… Newsletter 194.pdf
193 03-Aug-2020 Face to Face Meetings – Easing of Restrictions. Appendices: Sample Covid-19 Risk Assessment Template for branch activities; BMA Covid-19 Personal Risk Assessment Tool; Sample Covid-19 Meeting Attendance Record. Newsletter 193.pdf
192 24-Jul-2020 Active Volunteer Recognition (AVR). Newsletter 192.pdf
191 22-Jun-2020 Meetings – into the future. Officers’ Directory July 2020. Keeping Branch Information up to date on the Website. Newsletter 191.pdf
190 05-Jun-2020 Keeping in Touch During Lock-down. Zoom for RCTS Meetings – an Introduction. Zoom Help. Newsletter 190.pdf
189 09-May-2020 MCNW – it is all in the name. Members’ Weekend and Officers’ Conference. Exhibitions table from Newsletter 187 – correction. Officers’ Handbook. Scam Emails – a warning. Digital Projector. And Finally – something to raise a smile in these more difficult times. Newsletter 189.pdf
188 27-Mar-2020 Latest update on The Railway Observer. How to download The Railway Observer Newsletter 188.pdf
187 19-Mar-2020 Recruitment – comparative statistics for 2017/2018/2019. New Members by Source – 2019. 2018/2019 Exhibition Return. Newsletter 187.pdf
186 17-Mar-2020 2020 Society AGM – postponed. Branch Activities – cancelled. Regional Meetings – cancelled. Newsletter 186.pdf
185 16-Feb-2020 Society Insurance Policy for 2020. Newsletter Index. Updating Branch information on the website. Branch AGM Minutes for 2019. 2020 Regional Meetings. Letter to New Members. Newsletter 185.pdf
184 12-Dec-2019 Minutes of the Officers’ Conference 2019. Digital Equipment update – thank you. Renewals Newsletter 184.pdf
183 19-Nov-2019 The RCTS Archive and Library. Book stock and Loans. RCTS Rail Tours. Books for sale. Opening Dates. Officers Conference Presentation. Newsletter 183.pdf
182 07-Nov-2019 20″ off ALL Society Publications for December 2019 and January 2020. Digital Equipment – annual update. Officers’ Handbook Newsletter 182.pdf
181 14-Oct-2019 Farewell. Bob Barby. Alan Lovecy Newsletter 181.pdf
180 11-Oct-2019 2019 Regional Meetings Summary. Newsletter 180.pdf
179 06-Oct-2019 2019 Officers’ Conference Agenda, Attendance and Map. Regional Meetings – Summary and Précis. Safeguarding Policy. Officers Handbook Newsletter 179.pdf Newsletter 179 Revision A.pdf
178 02-Sep-2019 STOP PRESS! New advertising campaign. Members’ Benefits Newsletter 178.pdf
177 07-Aug-2019 RCTS Publication Sales. Active Volunteer Recognition (AVR). Promoting the Society and membership at exhibitions and meetings. Asset Register. Officers’ Handbook. Newsletter 177.pdf
176 30-Jun-2019 Active Volunteer Recognition (AVR) Newsletter 176.pdf Newsletter 176 AVR nomination form.docx
175 14-Jun-2019 2018 RO Index. Advertising Branch Activities. RCTS Archive And Library Advertising. Newsletter 175.pdf Newsletter 175 Archive _ Library A4 Poster.pdf
130 13-Jun-2019 WEB4 – Branch Action Required. Newsletter 130.pdf
174 30-Apr-2019 2019 Regional Meetings Update and Agenda Newsletter 174.pdf
173 03-Apr-2019 Recruitment for 2018 – good news. Comparative Recruitment figures for 2017/2018. Wanted! – Exhibitions & Events Officer. Reminder! – new flyers about the Archive and Library. Newsletter 173.pdf
172 28-Feb-2019 Regional Meetings. Stationery – specifically Membership Packs and updated Leaflets. News from the Development Committee (DC). VACANCIES. Newsletter 172.pdf
171 27-Feb-2019 Malcolm Riley Newsletter 171.pdf
170 03-Feb-2019 Society Insurance Policy Renewal for 2019. Volume 3 of the British Standard Steam Locomotives. Membership Packs and Updated Leaflets. Index for 2018 Newsletters and earlier Newsletters. Updating Branch information on the RCTS website. 2017/2018 Exhibitions Return Newsletter 170.pdf
169 23-Dec-2018 Digital Equipment. Officers’ Directory for Feb/Mar 2019. Branch AGM minutes. Index to Newsletters for 2018. OC 2018. Experience! AVR – a replacement for the former AHL. Appendix: OC minutes. Newsletter 169.pdf
168 14-Nov-2018 Branch Order Form – publications. New publication – LMS Patriot 4-6-0s. Where to find the Trustee and MC meeting minutes on the website. Appendix sent separately as a word document – blank branch publications order form. Newsletter 168.pdf Newsletter 168 – 2018 BLANK BRANCH PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM.doc
167 16-Oct-2018 2018 Officers Conference Archive and Library Presentation Newsletter 167.pdf
166 04-Oct-2018 Membership Rates for 2019. New Membership Offer for 2019. Digital Projectors. Newsletter 166.pdf
165 02-Oct-2018 Officers’ Conference outline and appendices. Armstrong Whitworth Books. RCTS Stationery – quick reminder. Appendices: 2018 OC agenda; 2018 OC attendance record; 2018 Regional Meetings Summary; 2018 Regional Meetings precis of Summary Document. Newsletter 165.pdf
164 11-Sep-2018 90th Anniversary Special Membership Offer. GDPR compliance. RCTS Stationery. RCTS Publicity at the Severn Valley Railway Class 50 Diesel Gala. In Brief – Regional Meetings Summary document, OC invite/reminder. Press release. Newsletter 164.pdf
163 14-Aug-2018 90th Anniversary Special Membership Offer – A Reminder. How is it going so far? Website ‘dates for your diary’ reminder to update. Membership offer advert. Newsletter 163.pdf
162 22-Jun-2018 GDPR – update. Regional Meetings update. Newsletter 162.pdf
161 01-May-2018 Anthony Brown – Obituary. Newsletter 161.pdf
160 29-Apr-2018 Regional Meetings Update. Venues. Appendix 1 – Regional Meetings 2018 Agenda and notes to go with the Agenda. Appendix 2 sent separately – sample shared branch advertising poster. Newsletter 160.pdf Newsletter 160 Appendix 2 Example Old Oak Common Handout.pdf
159 27-Apr-2018 90th Anniversary Membership Offer. ‘What the RCTS can offer YOU’ flyer. List of branches with contact details. Appendix sent separately – coloured advertising poster to be used for the promotional offer. Newsletter 159.pdf Newsletter 159 Appendix 2018 Free Membership Ad.pdf
158 24-Apr-2018 GDPR – Guidance for Branches, Privacy Policy and putting both into practice. Appendices: GDPR Guidance for Branches; Privacy Policy Newsletter 158.pdf
157 17-Apr-2018 Chairman’s Report – Society AGM 28 April 2018. Recommended speaker. Newsletter 157.pdf
156 04-Apr-2018 Regional meetings. Newsletter 156.pdf
155 27-Mar-2018 Promoting the RCTS is its 90th Year Newsletter 155.pdf
154 20-Mar-2018 Archive at Leatherhead Stationmaster’s House – we have the keys! Newsletter 154.pdf
153 15-Mar-2018 Annual Honorary Membership (AHL) and Summary Paper. Newsletter 153.pdf
152 05-Mar-2018 Farewell to Dick Hardy – Obituary. Newsletter 152.pdf
151 23-Feb-2018 Officers’ Conference 2017. Stationery. Regional Meetings. Accessibility of Meeting Venues. Communication. General Data Protection Regulation. Visiting the Branches. Appendices: Minutes of the OC; L&S Presentation; EMNESH Presentation. Newsletter 151.pdf
150 31-Jan-2018 Society Archive update. Newsletter 150.pdf
149 11-Jan-2018 Society Insurance Policy. Recruitment for 2017. Newsletter 149.pdf
148 23-Dec-2017 It’s Goodbye from Me… …. And It’s Hello from Me. Newsletter 148.pdf
147 20-Dec-2017 Assistant Treasurer – Branch Finances. Newsletter 147.pdf
146 13-Dec-2017 A REMINDER – exhibition returns Newsletter 146.pdf
134 12-Dec-2017 Revised Rates For New Members. Newsletter 134.pdf
145 14-Nov-2017 Branch Speaker News – Lee Davies “No Smoke, No Steam, But Plenty of Coal” Newsletter 145.pdf
144 05-Nov-2017 Is this a record? Newsletter 144.pdf
143 01-Nov-2017 November RO News. Newsletter 143.pdf
142 27-Oct-2017 Stationery News. Newsletter 142.pdf
140 14-Oct-2017 Deceased Members – John Stone, John Edgington Newsletter 140.pdf Newsletter 140-1.pdf
141 13-Oct-2017 More Sad News – Peter W Gray. Newsletter 141.pdf
139 10-Oct-2017 Regional Meetings 2017. Surplus New Publications. Newsletter 139.pdf
138 01-Oct-2017 Officers’ Conference 2017. Agenda. Attendance sheet. Newsletter 138.pdf
137 21-Sep-2017 Accessibility of Meeting Locations. Officers Directory January 2018. Digital Equipment. The RO, how your branch can help. Newsletter 137.pdf Newsletter 137-1.pdf
136 08-Sep-2017 Publications Price Changes. Newsletter 136.pdf
135 15-Aug-2017 Assistance Requested From The Branches A Reminder. Newsletter 135.pdf
133 10-Aug-2017 Has Your Branch Considered? Newsletter 133.pdf
132 24-Jun-2017 MC Presentation At The 2017 Regional Meetings. Newsletter 132.pdf
131 14-Jun-2017 Assistance Requested From The Branches. Newsletter 131.pdf
129 12-Jun-2017 2017 – 2018 Meetings Season. Newsletter 129.pdf
128 06-Jun-2017 RO Indexes 2015 and 2016. Newsletter 128.pdf
127 18-May-2017 July Officers’ Directory. Newsletter 127.pdf
126 03-May-2017 Regional Meetings Newsletter 126 Revised.pdf
125 16-Apr-2017 2017 Financial Report. Newsletter 125.pdf
124 15-Apr-2017 Gordon Davies. Newsletter 124.pdf
123 12-Apr-2017 Society 2017 AGM Programme for the Day. Newsletter 123.pdf
121 01-Apr-2017 Chichester Branch – Publicity Summary Newsletter 121.pdf
122 01-Apr-2017 Society clothing. Newsletter 122.pdf
120 30-Mar-2017 Branch Housekeeping. Newsletter 120.pdf
119 15-Jan-2017 Beware. Newsletter 119.pdf
118 10-Jan-2017 2017 Society Insurance Policy Newsletter 118.pdf
117 05-Jan-2017 New Stationery. Newsletter 117.pdf
116 01-Jan-2017 160 New Members. Newsletter 116.pdf
115 08-Dec-2016 CIO – Charitable Status. Booking Meeting Halls and Exhibition Stands. Correspondence. Newsletter 115.pdf
114 01-Dec-2016 2016 Officers Conference Minutes Newsletter 114.pdf
113 24-Nov-2016 Speaker News. Branch Fixtures. Newsletter 113.pdf
112 15-Nov-2016 Help Required. John Field. Newsletter 112.pdf
111 04-Nov-2016 News From The 2016 Officers’ Conference. Branch Recruitment Success. Advertising of Branch Meetings. Publications Christmas Offer. Newsletter 111.pdf
110 02-Nov-2016 A Happy Event. An Important Event. Newsletter 110.pdf
109 03-Oct-2016 Officers’ Conference 2016. Agenda. Attendance sheet. Society clothing. Newsletter 109.pdf Newsletter 109 OC2016_ATTENDANCE.docx Newsletter 109 Clothing Flyer 2016.docx
108 29-Sep-2016 Branch Speaker News. Housekeeping Topics. (Officers Directory January 2017, Digital Equipment, Equipment held by Society Officers, Twitter. Newsletter 108.pdf
107 25-Sep-2016 Membership And Recruitment News. Newsletter 107.pdf
106 18-Sep-2016 Society President Reverend Canon Brian Arman. Bob Ballard Newsletter 106.pdf
105 23-Jun-2016 Ideas For Branch Fixtures Newsletter 105.pdf
104 12-May-2016 2017 AGM Newsletter 104.pdf
103 10-May-2016 Branch Speaker News. July Officers Directory. Newsletter 103.pdf
102 03-May-2016 Regional Meetings. Newsletter 102.pdf
101 24-Apr-2016 Branch Speaker News. Afternoon Meetings. Branch Meeting Reports. Newsletter 101.pdf
100 22-Apr-2016 2016 Annual General Meeting Towards Charitable Status. Newsletter 100.pdf
99 14-Mar-2016 Branch Exhibition Returns. Newsletter 99.pdf
98 12-Mar-2016 Outdoor Fixtures News From The West Midlands Branch Newsletter 98.pdf
97 09-Mar-2016 2016 AGM. 2015 Index. Newsletter 97.pdf
96 22-Jan-2016 Attending exhibitions. 2016 Society Insurance Policy. Newsletter 96.pdf
95 01-Jan-2016 2015 Recruitment Figures. Newsletter 95.pdf
94 07-Dec-2015 January 2016 RO. Newsletter 94.pdf
93 18-Nov-2015 2015 Officers’ conference minutes. Newsletter 93.pdf
92 01-Nov-2015 News From The 2015 Officers’ conference. Society Constitution and Proposed Change to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). Recruitment success. Newsletter 92.pdf Newsletter 92 OC2015_CIO_PRESENTATION.doc
91 28-Oct-2015 VAT invoice. Newsletter 91.pdf
90 14-Oct-2015 Tri-fold publicity leaflet. Newsletter 90.pdf
89 12-Oct-2015 2015 Regional meetings summary. A Reminder. Newsletter 89.pdf
88 01-Oct-2015 Officers’ Conference 2015. Agenda. Attendance sheet. Newsletter 88.pdf Newsletter 88 OC2015_AGENDA.doc Newsletter 88 OC2015_ATTENDANCE.doc
87 29-Sep-2015 2016 membership rates. Newsletter 87.pdf
86 28-Sep-2015 2016 membership rates. Newsletter 86.pdf
85 26-Sep-2015 Publications order form. Newsletter 85.pdf
84 23-Sep-2015 Branch publicity. Recruitment update. Newsletter 84.pdf
83 15-Sep-2015 Society President Brian Arman. Digital projectors. Newsletter 83.pdf
82 02-Sep-2015 An appeal to Branch Committees. Newsletter 82.pdf
81 31-Aug-2015 Communication. Newsletter 81.doc
80 27-Aug-2015 Recruitment (again). Newsletter 80.doc
79 18-Aug-2015 Chichester branch. Newsletter 79.doc
78 03-Aug-2015 August RO. Newsletter 78.doc
77 22-Jul-2015 Bookings for the Members’ Weekend 23-25 October 2015. Newsletter 77.doc
76 14-Jul-2015 100 not out. 2015 Officers’ Conference. Bookings for the Members’ Weekend. Newsletter 76.doc
75 21-Jun-2015 New member subscription rate. Geoff Dunster. Newsletter 75.doc
74 17-Jun-2015 Branch Line society Charity rail tour. Newsletter 74.txt
73 05-Jun-2015 Branch speakers. Newsletter 73.doc
72 23-Apr-2015 2014 RO index. RCTS Officers Directory. Newsletter 72.doc
71 12-Apr-2015 Society clothing. Newsletter 71.doc
70 11-Apr-2015 Regional meetings. Newsletter 70.doc Newsletter 70-1.doc
69 05-Apr-2015 Branch speaker news. Newsletter 69.doc
68 03-Apr-2015 Society AGM 18th April. Newsletter 68.doc
67 28-Mar-2015 Branch speaker news. Newsletter 67.doc
66 15-Mar-2015 Temporary membership cards. Communication with the branches. Newsletter 66.doc
65 09-Mar-2015 Recruitment news. Magazine advertising. Branch fixtures. Communication Newsletter 65.doc
64 08-Feb-2015 2014 Officers’ Conference minutes. Communication with the branches. Society publications Newsletter 64xtra.doc
63 30-Jan-2015 Society insurance policy. New photo archive leaflet. Digital projector. Newsletter 63xtra.doc
62 27-Jan-2015 Annual exhibition report. Newsletter 62xtra.doc
61 06-Jan-2015 159 That’s the number of new members recruited in 2014. Newsletter 61xtra.doc
60 01-Jan-2015 Memorial Service for Society Vice-President, R.K (Dick) Taylor who passed away on 26th October 2014. Newsletter 60xtra.doc
59 24-Nov-2014 2014 Officers’ conference minutes. Newsletter 59xtra.doc Newsletter 59xtra REVISED OC Minutes.doc
58 18-Oct-2014 2015 Membership application forms. Insurance of branch visits. 2015 Recruitment campaign Newsletter 58xtra.doc
57 08-Oct-2014 October 2014 – Railway Observer. Newsletter 57xtra.doc
54 03-Oct-2014 2014 Members Weekend. 2014 Officers’ conference agenda. Digital equipment register. Regional Meeting expenses and branch returns. Possible branch speaker. Branch Officers’ Directory. 2014 Regional Meetings Summary. Photographic Collection. 2014 Branch Recruitment initiative. 2015 Subscription rates. Society clothing. RCTS publications – Branch stocks. Society Insurance Policy. AGM and Members’ Weekends. Newsletter 54.doc Newsletter 54.pdf Newsletter 54 APPENDIX E Insurance.pdf Newsletter 54 APPENDIX A 2014 OC AGENDA.doc Newsletter 54 APPENDIX B Attendance Register.doc Newsletter 54 APPENDIX D Publications Order Form.doc Newsletter 54 APPENDIX C 2014 Regional Meeting Summary.xls
56 15-Sep-2014 2015 Membership rates. Newsletter 56xtra.doc
55 09-Sep-2014 16 Months Membership for 2014 – 2015 Newsletter 55xtra.doc
53 05-Aug-2014 Members’ Weekend 2014 – update. Newsletter 53xtra.doc
52 28-Jul-2014 Members’ Weekend 2014. Newsletter 52xtra.doc
51 28-May-2014 2013 Officers’ conference minutes. Newsletter 51xtra.doc
50 02-May-2014 Regional Meetings 2014. Newsletter 50xtra.doc
49 04-Apr-2014 2014 AGM Agenda. 2014 Members’ Weekend. 2012-13 exhibitions returns. Branch AGM Minutes. Insurance. Stationery news. For Sale RO back numbers 1950-2012. Possible branch speaker. Society Membership Secretary. 2014 Regional Meetings. Windows XP. 2013-2014 Recruitment initiative. Web news. Society clothing. AGM and Members’ Weekends. Newsletter 49.pdf Newsletter 49 APPENDIX A.rtf Newsletter 49 APPENDIX B.rtf Newsletter 49 APPENDIX C.pdf
48 04-Mar-2014 Members’ Weekend 2014. Newsletter 48xtra.doc
47 06-Feb-2014 Recruitment news for 2014. Newsletter 47xtra.doc
46 28-Sep-2013 Branch Liaison Secretary. 2013 Members Weekend. 2013 Officers’ conference agenda. Sheffield branch. Obituaries. Digital Equipment Register. Regional Meeting expenses and branch returns. Branch meeting survey conclusions. Possible branch speaker. 2013 Branch Recruitment initiative. ROs on CD-ROM. 2013 Regional Meeting summary. Society website. Society clothing. Donations to the Railway Children. AGM and Members’ Weekends. Newsletter 46.doc Newsletter 46.pdf Newsletter 46 APPENDIX_C_2013 Survey.pdf Newsletter 46 APPENDIX_A_2013_OC_AGENDA.doc Newsletter 46 APPENDIX_D_2013_REG_SUMMARY.xls Newsletter 46 APPENDIX_B._Attendance_Register.doc Newsletter 46 APPENDIX_A_2013_OC_AGENDA Version 2..pdf
45 02-Apr-2013 2013 AGM. Hugh Ballantyne. Regional Meetings. 2013 Recruitment Initiative. Branch AGM Minutes. Public Liability Insurance. Exhibitions. 2012 Officers’ Conference Minutes. An Appeal For Help from Mike Robinson – RO photographs. Railway Children Charity Collecting Tins. Society Clothing. Branch Meeting Survey. 2013 Members’ weekend. AGM and Members’ Weekends. Newsletter 45.pdf Newsletter 45.docx Newsletter 45 Appendix B Insurance.pdf Newsletter 45 Appendix A AGM Car Parking.doc Newsletter 45 Appendix D 2012 OC Minutes.docx Newsletter 45 Appendix C 2012 Exhibitions.docx
44 29-Dec-2012 2013 Branch recruitment initiative. Branch secretarial Changes. Wills and bequests forms. Officers’ expense claim form. Branch AGM minutes. 2013 Regional meetings. Hi-Viz clothing. 2013 Society AGM. 2013 membership forms. AGM and Members’ Weekends. Newsletter 44.doc Newsletter 44.pdf Newsletter 44 APPENDIX 1 – Expenses Claim Form.xls
43 19-Sep-2012 Branch Liaison Secretary. Society Chairman. Society Secretary. 2012 Members’ weekend. 2012 Officers’ conference agenda. Change of Branch Officers. 2010-2011 Exhibitions return. Branch Expense Claims. Society Website. Recruitment initiative. Branch speakers. RO 1000th Supplement. Publication News. Publications Storage. Society Insurance – Digital Equipment. AGM and Members’ Weekends. Newsletter 43.doc Newsletter 43.pdf Newsletter 43 APPENDIX A 2012_OC_AGENDA.doc Newsletter 43 APPENDIX B Attendance Register.doc Newsletter 43 APPENDIX C Exhibition Return 2011.doc Newsletter 43 APPENDIX D Branch Order Form. Issue 4.doc
42 15-Apr-2012 2012 AGM. 2013 AGM. Society Website – Members’ Section. Branch Financial Matters. Officers’ conference and Regional Meetings Expenditure. Cardnet. RO 1000th Edition – Photographs Appeal. Society Insurance. Digital projectors. Recruitment initiative. 2011 Publications list. West Riding Branch Chairman. Watford Branch Secretary. 2012 Members’ weekend. Change of Branch Officers. AGM and Members’ Weekends. Newsletter 42.doc Newsletter 42.pdf Newsletter 42 APPENDIX A Britannia Hotel Parking.doc
41 12-Dec-2011 Recruitment initiative. Regional meetings. Officers’ conference and regional meetings expenditure. Branch News Editor’s New E-mail Address. Publications offers. Armstrong Whitworth – A Pioneer of World Diesel Traction. Treasurers’ meetings and branch returns. Publications – trade. Society Insurance. Digital projectors. Change of Address. 2011 Officers’ conference minutes. 2012 AGM. 2010 Officers’ conference minutes. Forthcoming Events For Your Diary. Newsletter 41.doc Newsletter 41.pdf Newsletter 41 APPENDIX A Discounted Books.doc
40 05-Sep-2011 Officers’ Conference 2011 – Agenda, Attendance, Any Other Business, Travel Costs, Accommodation. Forthcoming Events For Your Diary. Newsletter 40.doc Newsletter 40.pdf Newsletter 40 APPENDIX A 2011 OC AGENDA.doc Newsletter 40 APPENDIX B OC Attendance Register_ Booking Form 2011.doc
39 06-Apr-2011 Treasurers’ Guidance Notes, VAT and branch financial returns. AGM 2011. Officers’ Conference 2011. Future AGM and Members’ weekends. Society Insurance. Purchase of Digital projectors. Stationery Items. Out of print publications. Publications commission. Regional Meetings. 2010 Officers’ conference minutes. 2009-2010 Exhibitions returns. Forthcoming Events For Your Diary. Newsletter 39.doc Newsletter 39.pdf Newsletter 39 APPENDIX B — Exhibition Return 2010.doc Newsletter 39 APPENDIX A. Treasurers Guidance Note-Reimbursement of Expenses Issue1.doc
38 05-Dec-2010 The Library. VAT. Branch Financial Returns. RO Managing Editor. The Railway Observer Cover. RO branch profiles. Changes To Branch Meeting Listings In The RO. High-Viz vests. Expansion Of The Photographic archive. Branch Vacancies. Branch speaker. Armstrong Whitworth – Publicity Material. Exhibition returns. Northampton Branch. Postal scam. Forthcoming Events For Your Diary. Newsletter 38.pdf
37 06-Oct-2010 Corrections. Officers’ Conference 2010 agenda. Stationery. Armstrong Whitworth – A Pioneer Of World Diesel Traction. Publications – Branch Order Form. Society Membership Subscription. Colour-Rail special offer. Forthcoming Events For Your Diary. Newsletter 37.pdf Newsletter 37 Branch Order Form. Issue 2.doc
36 22-Jul-2010 Railway Observer Editor. RO photographs. Branch Financial returns And Claims For Reimbursement. Branch Officers’ Handbook. Wills & Bequests leaflet. RO Branch Profiles. Members’ Weekend 2010. Society Insurance. Publications. Publications Trade Contact. Publications Catalogue. Membership Recruitment Pack. Branch fixtures. Retirement Of Society Librarian. RCTS Officers E-mail group changes. Exhibition Returns. Wolverton open day. Forthcoming Events For Your Diary. Newsletter 36.pdf
35 12-Mar-2010 Financial returns. 2010 AGM agenda. AGM Sales Stand. Out of print publications. 2010 Regional meetings. 2009 Officers’ Conference minutes. Raising the profile of the society and branches. RO & Website meeting notes. Stationery. Colour-Rail Special Offer. ROs on CD-ROM. Library Surplus books and Magazines. Society Insurance. Digital equipment register. Publications – Branch Order Form. Forthcoming Events For Your Diary. Newsletter 35.pdf Newsletter 35 CD Sales Order Form March 2010.doc
34 20-Nov-2009 VAT. Financial Returns. Locomotives Of The LMS – The Hughes & Stanier 2-6-0s. Publication Catalogue. Society Membership Subscription. The Railway Observer. 2010 AGM. 2010 Members’ Weekend. 2011 AGM. Librarian’s Phone Number. Second hand book pricing and Sales Lists. RO on CD-ROM. Newsletter distribution. Forthcoming Events For Your Diary. RO photograph submission guide. Newsletter 34.pdf
33 09-Oct-2009 2009 Officers’ Conference Agenda & Attendance. Members’ Weekend, Coventry. 2010 AGM. Society Membership Subscription. Members’ benefits. Exhibitions. Stationery. Group photographs. Laminated Posters. The Railway Observer. Branch histories. Photography at Railway Stations & Public Places. Forthcoming Events For Your Diary. Exhibition returns Newsletter 33.pdf
32 28-Apr-2009 Society Treasurer. Society Secretary. Cardnet. Branch Cheque signatories. Regional meetings. Recruitment leaflets. Publications – clearance sale. 2008 Officers’ Conference minutes. Insurance. Wills and bequests leaflet. Branch Officers’ Handbook. Society Rules. Found at the AGM at Derby. RO on CD-ROM. Society e-mail groups. Second hand book pricing and Generation of Sales Lists. Forthcoming Events For Your Diary. Newsletter 32.pdf
31 03-Dec-2008 VAT. 2009 AGM. 2009 Members’ Weekend. Future AGM & Members’ Weekend events. Cambridge Branch. BR Standard’s Part 4 The 9Fs. Future Publications. Society Membership Subscription. Branch Officers’ Handbook. Branch publicity material. Website. Exhibitions. E-mail Distribution. AGM Supplement. RO Branch Meeting Reports. Forthcoming Events For Your Diary. Newsletter 31.doc
30 07-Oct-2008 2008 Officers’ Conference agenda. New Publication. Society Membership Subscription. Branch Officers’ Handbook. Regional Meetings. 2009 AGM. 2009 Members’ Weekend. Friends of the NRM. Chichester Branch. Exhibition Returns. E-mail reminders. Newsletter distribution. Digital Version of The RO. Listing And Pricing Donated Book Collections. Back ROs on CD-ROM – Exhibition sales help. Library sales stock. J J Davis legacy. Digital projectors. Forthcoming Events For Your Diary. Newsletter 30 RO CD ROM Order Form.doc Newsletter 30 JJ Davis. LegacyBooks.xls
29 26-Mar-2008 2007 Officers’ Conference minutes. Society Recruitment Leaflet. Membership pack folders. Branch Officers’ Handbook. AGM weekend, Northampton. Digital projectors. RO on CD-ROM. Society Publications. Chichester Branch. 1968 And All That (NRM). Outdoor visits and fixtures. A Nice Cup Of Tea And A Sandwich. Branch AGM Reports. Forthcoming Events For Your Diary. Recruitment statistics. Newsletter 29.pdf
28 06-Dec-2007 Electronic Newsletter. Society Treasurer. Branch Officers’ handbook. Car Window Stickers. Membership Application Forms. Survey of other Railway Societies. Cambridge Branch. Lancashire & North West Branch. Development Sub-Committee. Branch Vacancies. Locomotive headboards. Forthcoming Events For Your Diary. Newsletter 28.pdf Newsletter 28 APPENDIX A RlySocMtgs.xls
27 02-Oct-2007 Officers’ Conference agenda. Membership subscription. Exhibitions. RO. Publications. Publications Officer – Modern Traction. Railway Herald. Bookmarks. PA system. RO on CD-ROM. Branch Fixtures lists. Society Clothing. Second-hand books. Exhibition returns. Newsletter 27.doc
26 06-Aug-2007 Recent severe bad weather. Change of address or other information. Branch renaming. New branch secretaries. Members’ Weekend. Publications. Recruitment leaflets. RO Photographs. Library. Branch Offices’ Handbook. Survey of other societies. RCTS Corporate Identity Guidelines. New Members’ ages. Newsletter 26.pdf
25 09-Mar-2007 Society Secretary. Officers’ Conference 2006. AGM. RO. Website. Publications. Branch AGM reports. Society Clothing. Regional Meeting action points. Stationery. Branch Offices’ Handbook. Survey of other societies. Newsletter 25.pdf
24 06-Oct-2006 Officer’s Conference agenda. RO. New publications. Society name badges. Regional Meeting action points. Branch fixtures lists. Recruitment leaflets. Society lapel badges and pens. Library boxes. LNER Part 11 CD-ROM. Out of Print RCTS books. Membership renewal. Bookmarks. Branch Officers’ handbook. Exhibition Returns. Library sales list. Newsletter 24.pdf
23 18-Jul-2006 Vacancies. Branch secretaries. Members’ Weekend & Offices’ Conference 2006. Development committee. Regional meetings. Exhibition signs. Library. Recruitment. Fire regulations. Additional copies of the RO. London’s Transport Museum. Branch fixtures lists. Indoor meetings. Branch meetings survey 2005. South East Branch recruitment. LCGB London meetings Newsletter 23.pdf
22 02-Mar-2006 MC. AGM Weekend. Officers’ Conference. Website. Stationery Supplies. Recruitment leaflet. Development committee. Branch meeting administration survey. Member’s weekend and Officers’ Conference 2006. Depot visits. Regional meetings. Branch AGM returns. Surplus publications, Exhibition signs. Branch fixture lists. Branch attendance register. Newsletter 22.pdf
21 21-Oct-2005 Members’ Weekend. Officers’ Conference. New Image Launch. Society Web Site. 60001 Log. Branch Fixture Programmes. Old Stationery. Stationery Supplies. Branch Vacancies. Society Headboards. Society Photographic Archive. Members’ Weekend & Officers Conference 2006. 2006 Subscription Renewal. Branch Meeting Survey. Newsletter 21.pdf
20 25-Aug-2005 Management Committee. Editorial Representatives. 60001 Log – Andrew Lait. Branch Meetings, Programmes and General Matters. Publicity and Marketing. Membership renewals for 2006. Branch AGM Returns. Outdoor Visits and Speakers. Society Library. Society Historic Working Timetable Collection. E-Mail Groups. Members Weekend and Officers Conference. Regional Meetings. Guide To Railway Enthusiasts. Newsletter 20.pdf
19 09-Mar-2005 Branch Fixtures Programmes. 2004 Officers’ Conference Minutes. 2005 AGM. Members’ Weekend & Officers Conference 2005. Society Membership. Society E-mail Address Database. Society Website. Web Co-Ordinator Meeting 19th March 2005. Branch Meetings. South East Branch Survey. Society Library. E-mail List Server. Publications Ordering Process. 2005 Regional Meetings. Newsletter 19.pdf
18 03-Oct-2004 Subscriptions. Members Weekend & Officers Conference 2005. Branch Meetings. Society Web Information. Library Boxes. Identity Badges. Society Stationery. Branch AGM Reports. Information Groups. Newsletter 18.pdf
17 16-May-2004 Llangollen Railway Brake Van Trip. The Tyneside Centenarian Railtour. Members Weekend & Officers Conference. Newsletter 17.pdf
16 11-Apr-2004 Regional Meetings, Publications Administration. Railfest 2004 – York. Members Weekend – Norwich. Pens And Car Stickers. Membership Packs. Slide Collections. Society Liability Insurance. Branch Officers E-mail List Server. Management Committee E-mail Addresses. Network Rail Open Day at Whitemoor Yard. The Alton Observer. Newsletter 16.pdf
15 01-Feb-2004 MC Changes. Membership Renewals. New Membership Applications. Membership packs. AGM Weekend – Coventry 23rd-25th April. Branch AGM Minutes. Officers Conference 2003 – Minutes. Regional Meetings. NRM Railfest, York. Exhibitions. The Alton Observer – Pathfinder Rail tours. Publications. Branch Meetings. Branch Officers E-mail List Server. Society Library and Archives. Branch Library Boxes. Newsletter 15.pdf
14 01-Dec-2003 Membership renewals. 2004 AGM Weekend, Coventry. 2004 Members’ Weekend & Officers’ Conference. Society Web Site. Branch Fixtures Lists. The Great Railway Bazaar 2004. Tyne & Wear Metro. Publications Related Matters. Surplus Society Equipment. The Alton Observer. Other News. Newsletter 14.pdf
13 14-Oct-2003 Society Publications. Officers’ Conference. Branch AGM Reports. Electronic Version Of This Newsletter. Newsletter 13.pdf
12 10-Aug-2003 75th Anniversary Joint Rail tours. 75th Anniversary Members’ Weekend – Cheltenham 2003. Name Badges. Officers’ Conference Sunday 26th October. 75th Anniversary publication. Regional Meetings. Distribution of Branch Fixtures Lists. Branch AGM Reports. Publications. Society Products. Tony Skinner Reports. Banking Arrangements. Disposal Of Surplus Publications Stock. Retirement of Norman Claydon. Library. Surplus Society Equipment. Branch Liaison Secretary. Newsletter 12.pdf
11 31-May-2003 Publications & Sales Stand Covers. Branch Liaison Secretary Role. 2003 Members’ Weekend, Cheltenham. Officers’ Conference 26th October 2003. 2004 AGM. Newsletter 11.pdf
10 05-May-2003 Officers’ Conference Minutes. 75th Anniversary Rail tours. Regional Meetings. Branch Fixtures – Presentations. Surplus Society Equipment. Newsletter 10.pdf
9 18-Feb-2003 2003 AGM. 75th Anniversary Celebrations. Library. Publications. Publications Lists and Membership Packs. Society Web Activities. Membership information. Future Information. Newsletter 9.pdf
8 25-Sep-2002 September Railway Observer. Branch news. Branch Meetings. New Branches. Branch Fixtures. Membership Packs. Regional Meetings. Members’ Weekend and Officers’ Conference. Exhibitions. Publications. Newsletter 8.pdf
7 26-Mar-2002 2002 AGM, Mansfield. 2002 Members’ Weekend, Bristol. Branch News. Branch Meetings Protocol. Fixtures Programmes. Members E-mail Address Database. Sales Stands. 2002 Regional Meetings Agenda. Treasurer. Publications. 60001 Log. Newsletter 7.pdf
6 10-Jan-2002 Branch Fixtures Programmes. 2001 Officers’ Conference Minutes. Officers’ Conference 2002. 2002 AGM. Branch Records Held On PC. Branches. Free To A Good Home. Society Badges / Pins / Bookmarks. Library Branch Loans Boxes. Library Surplus Sales Stock. Library E-mail List Server. 60001 The Railway Observer. Newsletter 6.pdf
01-Dec-2001 75th Anniversary Publications
5 18-Oct-2001 2001 officers’ conference. 2002 Members’ Weekend. Branches. 2002 AGM. Stationery. Photographic Portfolio. Regional Meetings Feedback. Newsletter 5.pdf
4 20-May-2001 Branch Meeting Programmes. May 2001 RO. Comments. Newsletter production. Regional Meetings. Society Website. Internet Committee. Members’ Weekend. Publications. Sales. Society Treasurer. Dates to remember. Newsletter 4.pdf
3 23-Mar-2001 60001. AGM & Members’ Weekends. Branch Fixtures Programmes. Membership. Society Name Badges. Publications. Branches. Regional meetings. Library. Website. Branch Loan Boxes. NAROH – National Archive of Railway Oral History. Media Relations. Newsletter 3.pdf
2 01-Jan-2001 60001. Members Weekend And Officers Conference. Finance. Treasurer. Website. Publicity. Pens and bookmarks. Membership. Publications. Branch Boundaries. Regional Meetings. Library Boxes. East Midlands Branch. Newsletter 2.pdf
01-Nov-2000 Introductory Newsletter. 0j Newsletter 01-11-00.pdf
1 01-Nov-2000 Railway Observer. Society Treasurer. Regional Meetings. Communication. Web Site And Internet. Subscriptions By Direct Debit. Branch Boundaries. The Railway Observer And Society Publications. Exhibitions / Sales / Marketing / Publicity. Other Business. Newsletter 1.pdf
01-Oct-2000 2000 Members’ Weekend. London Branch. Milton Keynes Branch. Rail Photoprints Calendars and Christmas Cards. Membership Offer. Branch Fixtures. Out Of Print Society Publications 0i Newsletter 01-10-00.pdf
08-Oct-1999 Milton Keynes Branch. Indoor Meeting Programmes. Website. 1999 Members’ Weekend. Regional Meetings. Surrey Branch. Branch AGM Minutes. 0h Newsletter 08-10-99.pdf
06-Jun-1999 Steve Hodge Introduction. Recruitment and non-renewals. 0g Newsletter 06-06-99.pdf
10-Jan-1999 Newsletter To Society officers. 0f Newsletter 10-01-99.pdf
14-Aug-1998 AGM & Members’ Weekend. Officers’ Conference. Area Meetings. Society secretary. Branch meeting programmes. Society Badges. Society Image. 1999 AGM. 1999 Members’ Weekend. RCTS Tomorrow. Railway Observer Deficit. Branch Finance and Membership. 0e Newsletter 14-08-98.pdf
12-May-1998 Officers’ Conference Minutes. Branch Funds donated to central funds. Recruitment. Branch programmes. Branch AGM minutes. Area group meetings. Direct Debits. 1998 Officers Conference and Members Weekend. 0d Newsletter 12-05-98.pdf
1 01-Sep-1997 New Books. Other Publications News. Working Timetable Information. Annual Members’ Weekend / Officers’ Conference. Local Conferences. Branch Fixtures. The Internet. Newsletter 1.pdf 0c Newsletter No1 xx-09-97.pdf
09-Jun-1997 Branch News Letter contents 0b Newsletter Letter 09-06-97.pdf
25-Feb-1997 Society Statioary. Society Publications. Spare ROs. Indoor Meeting programmes. Meeting reports. Branch Activity. Annual Members’ Weekend 1996. Branch Programmes. Actions fron the Officers’ Conference. New Publications. Sale of member’s books. 0a Newsletter 25-02-97.pdf