JOHN NOORANI - 'Reminiscenses and Thoughts of a Retired Railwayman'. Throughout his schooldays John had been interested in railways, initially as a trainspotter but then an interest in their history and operation. After leaving school he needed a temporary job for about six months and an opportunity to work on the railway presented itself. The…
Sunday 1st June 2025 - A visit to The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. Five days after the end of the Annual Steam Gala, we visit this Heritage Railway where we will travel over all of the line, getting off at most of the stations. We will visit the steam shed and diesel shed at Toddington,…
ROB FREEMAN - 'The Southern End of the WCML 1930s to Present Day'. From the 1930s to the present, featuring the work of local photographers such as H C Casserley for the steam era and my own work for the modern era, where I will be concentrating on the more unusual of my sightings. Further…
GEOFF PLUMB - 'That Was the Year That Was - 1972'. More of Geoff's many days out around and about, including UK scenes and West Germany. The main event sees a visit to South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique for a feast of steam. Nostalgia rules, OK! Please note this is a physical meeting, doors open from…
We welcome back the ever-popular Stephen Gay for another visit and more excellent photography, this time with a journey from Sheffield Victoria to Kirton Lindsey, doubtless with some poetic interludes! Please note this is a physical meeting, doors open from 18:30 for 19:00 commencement of proceedings. Please note also that there is no meeting in August as we…
