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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T130629Z
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SUMMARY:South Wales/De Cymru - 40 years on the footplate
DESCRIPTION:Lee Davies started working on the railway after spending 12 months on a Youth Training Scheme (YTS) and just two months in a “proper job”. Four decades later\, he’s still there. After all\, in the words of Ellesmere Port driver F. A. Jones\, “Why work when you can drive trains for a living?” \nOn Wednesday 9 September\, join us as Lee kicks off the South Wales Branch’s 2026/27 season with a selection of photographs and stories from his 40 years on the railway. \n \nLee Davies on the footplate. Photo by M F Coyle
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/40-years-on-the-footplate/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T205703Z
CREATED:20260428T205703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T205703Z
UID:10003648-1783537200-1783548000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:RCTS South Wales Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the RCTS South Wales/De Cymru season ending Summer Social\, featuring a Quiz and other activities. Refreshments will be available along with our preloved book stall
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/rcts-south-wales-summer-social/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T205356Z
CREATED:20260428T205356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T205356Z
UID:10003647-1781118000-1781128800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Rowland Pittard Memorial Lecture
DESCRIPTION:For this year’s Rowland Pittard Memorial lecture\, The RCTS South Wales/De Cymru branch are delighted to host Alan Price at The Old Church Rooms where he will be giving a talk on Sharpness and the Severn Railway Bridge
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-rowland-pittard-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T220000
DTSTAMP:20260111T174807Z
CREATED:20260111T174807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T174807Z
UID:10003375-1778698800-1778709600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Against All Odds… Rebuilding the Welsh Highland Railway
DESCRIPTION:For our May meeting\, David Waldren will be giving what promises to be a fascinating talk on one of the largest railway projects in Wales in recent years\, the rebuilding of the Welsh Highland Railway from Porthmadog to Caernarfon. \nDoors open at 7 for a 7:30 start and our preloved bookstall will be available for you to get that vital addition to your library. We will also serving complimentary teas and coffees at half time\, when you can also purchase a competitively priced Kit Kat
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/against-all-odds-rebuilding-the-welsh-highland-railway/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T220000
DTSTAMP:20260111T172416Z
CREATED:20260111T172416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T172416Z
UID:10003373-1772650800-1772661600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:My All-Line Rover Routes in Earlier Days
DESCRIPTION:Taking place a week earlier than normal owing to availability issues at our regular venue\, the march meeting of the South Wales/De Cymru branch of RCTS will feature a presentation by Noel Thompson on his travels round the UK using an All Lines Rover Ticket. As usual\, our well stocked preloved book stall will be open for you to make that vital addition to our library and will be be serving complimentary tea and coffee at half time\, when our competitively priced Kit Kats will be available. \nDoors open 7pm for a 7;30 start
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/my-all-line-rover-routes-in-earlier-days-2/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260101T114631Z
CREATED:20260101T114303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T114631Z
UID:10003356-1770838200-1770847200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Running the Route – the last three years
DESCRIPTION:For our February meeting\, the RCTS South Wales Branch is proud to present an insight into the running of a modern railway as Nick Millington (Network Rail Route Director\, Wales and Borders Route) gives us an insight into all aspects of keeping the trains moving. As always\, our preloved book stall will be open  for you to make that vital purchase you never knew you needed and our competitively priced Kit Kats will be available at half time\, along with the complimentary tea and coffee.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/running-the-route-the-last-three-years/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T220000
DTSTAMP:20260101T114444Z
CREATED:20260101T113530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T114444Z
UID:10003355-1768419000-1768428000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:RCTS South Wales Branch AGM
DESCRIPTION:As always\, the first RCTS South Wales Branch meeting of the year will be the Annual General Meeting. For 2026 the AGM will be followed by a medley of images from a number of local photographers\, led by Jeremy Segrott. As always\, our preloved book stall will be open for you to make that vital purchase you never knew you needed and our competitively priced Kit Kats will be available at half time\, along with the complimentary tea and coffee. \n37418 waiting at Rhymney with a driver training run to Cardiff Canton \n 
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/rcts-south-wales-branch-agm/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260101T115337Z
CREATED:20260101T115337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T115337Z
UID:10003358-1767254400-1767286800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:My All-Line Rover Routes in Earlier Days
DESCRIPTION:For many rail enthusiasts\, an All Lines Rover ticket is the holy grail of our hobby and for our March meeting\, Noel Thompson will be presenting a selection of images taken whilst using one of these tickets. Please note that\, owing to the unavailability of our usual room\, the March meeting will be taking place on the first Wednesday rather than the second. Normal service will be resumed in April \nAs always\, our preloved book stall will be open  for you to make that vital purchase you never knew you needed and our competitively priced Kit Kats will be available at half time\, along with the complimentary tea and coffee.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/my-all-line-rover-routes-in-earlier-days/
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T220000
DTSTAMP:20250927T101629Z
CREATED:20250927T101629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T101629Z
UID:10003236-1765393200-1765404000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Narrow Gauge around the World
DESCRIPTION:Following on from his talks on the railways of South Africa and Cuba\, renowned local Photographer Tony Wardrobe will be sharing what promises to be a fascinating selection of images focusing on those railways with a gauge of less than standard. \nDoors open at 7pm for a 7:30 start\, our preloved book stall will be available for you to make some Christmas gift purchases and there will be our regular complimentary tea and coffee available at half time\, along with our competitively priced KitKats
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/narrow-gauge-around-the-world/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T133000
DTSTAMP:20251027T201508Z
CREATED:20251027T194324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T201508Z
UID:10003254-1763202600-1763213400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cardiff Model Engineering Society visit
DESCRIPTION:The South Wales Branch of the RCTS have arranged a visit to the Cardiff Model Engineering Society miniature railway and tramway at Heath Park in Cardiff to take place on Saturday 15th November. The visit will be taking place on a day when the railway is not open to the public and will give our members to see behind the scenes at the CMES headquarters. Spaces are limited for this visit and should you wish to attend we ask that you contact the branch to register your interest  by contacting Philip Stallard on (07854) 078032 or by E-Mailing southwales@rcts.org.uk
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/cardiff-model-engineering-society-visit/
LOCATION:Cardiff Model Engineering Society\, Heath Park\, Cardiff\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T220000
DTSTAMP:20250927T100624Z
CREATED:20250927T100624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T100624Z
UID:10003235-1762974000-1762984800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Over the years at The Tremorfa and Castle works
DESCRIPTION:The RCTS South Wales branch are proud to announce that Brian Rolley will be presenting what promises to be a fascinating talk on the internal system at the Tremorfa and Castle Steel works in Cardiff. Expect plenty of images from a railway that is not normally accessible or even visible to the general public. \nDoors open at 7pm for a 7:30 start\, our preloved bookstall will be available for your perusal and our complimentary tea and coffee will be available at half time\, along with our competitively priced KitKats
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/over-the-years-at-the-tremorfa-and-castle-works/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Event,SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20250927T102514Z
CREATED:20250927T102514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T102514Z
UID:10003237-1761955200-1762127999@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cardiff Model Railway Show
DESCRIPTION:Members of the RCTS South Wales branch will be taking our preloved book stall to the 37th Cardiff Model Railway show\, held this year over the first weekend in November at Sophia Gardens\, home of the newly promoted Glamorgan Cricket Club. Why not come along\, say hello and see some excellent model railways. \nOpening hours: 10am-5pm Saturday & 10am-4pm Sunday \nAdmission £10.00 under 15’s free but have to be accompanied by an adult.\nDiscount if you book online up to a week before the show.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/cardiff-model-railway-show/
LOCATION:Sophia Gardens\, Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground\, Cardiff\, CF11 9XR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Event,SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T220000
DTSTAMP:20250729T204357Z
CREATED:20250729T204130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T204357Z
UID:10003137-1759950000-1759960800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Transforming The Transport for Wales Fleet
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Andrew Gainsbury with photography by Jeremy Segrott
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/transforming-the-transport-for-wales-fleet/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Indoor Event,SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T133000
DTSTAMP:20250904T205050Z
CREATED:20250904T205050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T205050Z
UID:10003224-1759314600-1759325400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:SOUTH WALES BRANCH OUTDOOR EVENT - WALKING OLD RAILWAY LINES
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 1st October Ian Reese will be leading a walk along the west bank of the River Usk and into the Pillgwenlly area of Newport to show us the almost entirely disappeared railway scene of years gone by. There were many railway lines crowding the west bank\, bringing coal down from the valleys for loading onto ships\, amongst other activities\, by the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Co. and successor companies. We will walk along the river bank to visit the site of an old railway station\, a locomotive engine shed and a mishap which befell a ship on the river\, amongst other locations. Ian will bring some folders of photographs from the past of the locations we will visit. The walk will be about two to three miles long on flat surfaces\, with frequent stops. We could ‘replenish our tanks’ with ‘coal and water’\, back to the town centre after the walk\, at a suitable ‘refuelling point’.If you would to join us please meet Ian in the bus station at the rear of the Potters public house in Newport town centre at 10.30 am on Wednesday 1st October. Parking is available at the Friars’ Walk car park (payment required) next door to the meeting point. Address ; John Frost Square\, Newport\,  Gwent\, NP20 1EA. The meeting point is 5 to 10 minutes’ walk from the Railway Station.  (NB. There are two bus stations in Newport ; make sure you go to the one by the Potters public house). \nMill Street\, Newport
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/south-wales-branch-outdoor-event-walking-old-railway-lines/
LOCATION:Potters Public House\, 22-24 Upper Dock St\, Newport\, Gwent\, NP20 1DL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T220000
DTSTAMP:20250904T203940Z
CREATED:20250703T185533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T203940Z
UID:10003116-1757530800-1757541600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The men and machines of the US 756th Railshop Battalion in South Wales
DESCRIPTION:In the run up to D-Day many parts of the UK rail network were taken over by the United States Army to prepare the rolling stock that would be needed to run on the railways of France and Europe after the invasio\, including the iconic S160 Locomotive\, many of which were at Ebbw Junction Shed in Newport. Bob Price will be giving  a what promises to be fascinating talk on this particular aspect of the GWR Shed’s history
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-456th-railway-shop-battalion-usatc-at-ebbw-junction/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T220000
DTSTAMP:20240905T132343Z
CREATED:20240905T132343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T132343Z
UID:10002853-1752087600-1752098400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Branch Social Meeting
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URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/branch-social-meeting-2/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T220000
DTSTAMP:20250516T223557Z
CREATED:20240905T132228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T223557Z
UID:10002852-1749668400-1749679200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Fourth Rowland Pittard Memorial Lecture: An evening of images from the collection of Bob Masterman
DESCRIPTION:For the fourth annual Rowland Pittard Memorial Lecture\, The RCTS South Wales branch is delighted to welcome Robert Masterman back to The Old Church Rooms in Radyr. Bob is widely regarded as one of the foremost railway photographers of his\, or any\, generation and is perhaps best known for his work documenting the ever evolving South Wales scene but his archive covers a far wider area\, so expect a veritable cornucopia of images from South Wales and further beyond
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-fourth-rowland-pittard-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T220000
DTSTAMP:20240905T132434Z
CREATED:20240905T132105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T132434Z
UID:10002851-1747249200-1747260000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Barry Dock and Railway Company
DESCRIPTION:Peter Fortune will provide an historical overview of the development and operation of this small but very successful railway company which transformed the coal trade in South wales for three decades in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. \nA Great Western Railway 56XX tank brings  short freight over the Barry Railway’s iconic Walnut Tree Viaduct in the 1950s.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-barry-dock-ad-railway-company/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T220000
DTSTAMP:20250309T170710Z
CREATED:20250309T170710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T170710Z
UID:10003012-1744225200-1744236000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:TThe Railway Photographic Record of John Wiltshire and Derek Chaplin : Gloucestershire and the Somerset & Dorset 1959-1975
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Peter Brabham
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/tthe-railway-photographic-record-of-john-wiltshire-and-derek-chaplin-gloucestershire-and-the-somerset-dorset-1959-1975/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWL South Wales / De Cymru
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