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SUMMARY:WFD Branch - Potential Outside Visit\, 23rd September 2025 - Postponed to 29th October 2025 - Now CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Sadly\, this visit has had to be cancelled\, but we may try again at some time during 2026 – watch this space!\n\nA visit has been organised to the Avanti West Coast Training Academy in Crewe for Wednesday 29th October  2025\, from 15:00 to 17:00 hours\, to see the facilities there. As well as the normal training spaces (office based) they also have driver training simulators. Also on site are two of the vehicles from Pendolino set 390 033\, also used for training purposes. The driving power car and a trailer are from the set involved in the dreadful Grayrigg accident in February 2007.\n\nThe Academy is about ten minutes walk from Crewe station\, and car parking may also be available. As far as I’m aware\, there is no charge for the visit\, though some sort of charitable donation may be appropriate. This would be on an individual basis rather than from the branch – as the RCTS is a charity it is unable to donate to another charity unless its aims are similar.\n\nIt is rather a long way to go for just a couple of hours\, but the visit could\, of course\, be combined with an observation session on Crewe station or just a day out by train (unfortunately\, the Crewe Heritage Centre is not open on a Wednesday).\n\nIt will be up to individuals to make their way to Crewe and book any accommodation if required. The visit is open to members of any branch.\n\nThe maximum number of attendees will be ten people and on a first come\, first served basis\, so if you fancy the idea\, please get back to me ASAP! Preferred contact is by email to:\n\ngeoffplumb1949@gmail.com\n\nFurther details will be sent out nearer the day.\n\n\nAddress of the location is: Avanti West Coast Training Academy\nTatton House\, Crewe Business Park\, Westmere Dr\, Crewe CW1 6ZD
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-potential-outside-visit-23rd-september-2025/
LOCATION:https://maps.app.goo.gl/YbJUqoQUhmpxgNU28\, Avanti West Coast Training Academy Tatton House\, Crewe Business Park\, Westmere Dr\, Crewe CW1 6ZD
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250902T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250902T170000
DTSTAMP:20250827T142639Z
CREATED:20250608T151344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T142639Z
UID:10003088-1756810800-1756832400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cardiff Central Station and Valley Lines Observation
DESCRIPTION:For those interested we are intending to travel on a number of Branches in the afternoon using a ” Explore Cardiff and the Valleys Ticket”. Meet on platform 3 at 13:00 near the steps up from the subway.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/cardiff-station-and-valley-lines-observation/
LOCATION:Cardiff Station\, Central Square\,\, Cardiff\, Wales\, CF10 1EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,TVY Thames Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T000000
DTSTAMP:20240928T095207Z
CREATED:20240928T095207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T095207Z
UID:10002879-1755734400-1755734400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Outside Visit - TBA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/outside-visit-tba-2/
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,WRD West Riding
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTSTAMP:20250701T145010Z
CREATED:20250319T124731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T145010Z
UID:10003025-1755129600-1755215999@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to the Great Central Railway
DESCRIPTION:Please note change of date.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/outdoor-fixture-tba/
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,MCN Merseyside Cheshire & North Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T170000
DTSTAMP:20250608T151113Z
CREATED:20250608T151113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T151113Z
UID:10003087-1755003600-1755018000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Eastleigh Station Observation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/eastleigh-station-observation/
LOCATION:Eastleigh Station\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,TVY Thames Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T160000
DTSTAMP:20250706T081302Z
CREATED:20250706T081302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T081302Z
UID:10003117-1755000000-1755014400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sheffield Branch : Observation at Chesterfield Station
DESCRIPTION:You are welcome to join members of the Sheffield Branch at Platform 2/3 from 12:00.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/sheffield-branch-observation-at-chesterfield-station/
LOCATION:Chesterfield Station\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,SFD Sheffield
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTSTAMP:20250611T110624Z
CREATED:20250526T134804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T110624Z
UID:10003079-1754784000-1754870399@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Annual August Outing
DESCRIPTION:BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW \nThe Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch outing for 2025 is on 10th August to the Mid Suffolk Light Railway\, at Brockford Station\, Wetheringsett\, Stowmarket\, Suffolk\, IP14 5PW – AND – to the Big Bus Show at Stonham Barns\, Pettaugh Road\, Stonham Aspal\, Suffolk\, IP14 6AT\n(These locationa are approx 6 miles apart.) \nThe  visit is expected to start at Stonham Barns and we will be using the heritage bus service from Stonham to and from the MSLR. \nSpecial prices have been obtained for this visit and places must be pre-booked with our Branch Secretary.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-annual-august-outing/
LOCATION:Mid Suffolk Light Railway\, Wetheringsett\, Stowmarket\, Suffolk\, IP14 5PW
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,HTC Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250807T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250807T210000
DTSTAMP:20250623T095428Z
CREATED:20240824T122912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T095428Z
UID:10002805-1754591400-1754600400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Milton Keynes Branch Lineside Observation - Bletchley Station
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of lineside observation at Bletchley station from 18:00hrs. Hopefully there will be plenty to see\, from the recently introduced London Northwestern Railway Class 730/2 units\, to the return run of a new intermodal freight flow from the newly opened Northampton Gateway.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/milton-keynes-branch-outdoor-meeting-location-tbc/
LOCATION:MKY Milton Keynes\, Network Rail - The Quadrant: MK\, Elder Gate\, Milton Keynes\, Buckinghamshire\, MK9 1EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,MKY Milton Keynes
ORGANIZER;CN="MKY Milton Keynes branch":MAILTO:miltonkeynes@rcts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T000000
DTSTAMP:20240928T095045Z
CREATED:20240928T095045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T095045Z
UID:10002878-1752710400-1752710400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Outside Visit - TBA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/outside-visit-tba/
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,WRD West Riding
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T190000
DTSTAMP:20250608T151604Z
CREATED:20250513T155514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T151604Z
UID:10003073-1752588000-1752606000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Banbury Station Observation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/observations-at-banbury-station/
LOCATION:Banbury Station
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,TVY Thames Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T170000
DTSTAMP:20250518T152936Z
CREATED:20250518T152936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T152936Z
UID:10003078-1752575400-1752598800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Observation Day Nuneaton Station
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an observation day at Nuneaton Station viewing the passing freight and passenger traffic.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/observation-day-nuneaton-station/
LOCATION:Nuneaton Station\, Nuneaton Station
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,BTL Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T123000
DTSTAMP:20250121T125245Z
CREATED:20250121T120729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T125245Z
UID:10002981-1750499100-1750509000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Eastleigh Arlington Works Visit
DESCRIPTION:A visit has been booked for Arlington Works for between 15 and 30 people. Details below\, to book and arrange payment\, up to  04/06/2025 or until the visit is  full\,  contact \nJohn Godfrey\ntel: 07850 220009\nemail: solent@rcts.org.uk\n9 Duddon Close West End Southampton SO18 3QA \n\n\n\nArlington Fleet Services are happy to welcome organised groups of railway enthusiasts and \nother interested parties to our site at Eastleigh Works. \nGuided tours of our site are available on two Saturdays each month from Spring to Autumn \neach year. Parties of 15 to 30 can be accommodated. The cost is £15 per person\, paid in cash \nto our Guide on the day. All money goes to the Arlington nominated charity which changes \neach year. There is a minimum charge of £225 per group (15 x £15). \nTours start at our entrance gate on Campbell Road promptly at 10:00 with a Safety Briefing \nfrom our Lead Guide. Visitors should arrive from 09:30. Minimum age is 12 and anyone under \n18 must be accompanied by an adult who agrees to take full responsibility for the young \nperson. Our yard has 750V electrified 3rd rail which will be on during the tour. Traffic on site \ncan be busy with many vans and HGVs present. Tours typically last between one and two \nhours and can involve walking 3 to 4 miles in total. \nAll visitors should wear stout footwear and a hi viz jacket. The site will be working during the \ntour and all instructions from our guides must be followed without question. Anyone without a \nhi viz jacket will be restricted to just the roadways and walking routes. We are unable to supply \nhi viz jackets. \nAnyone with a health condition (Diabetes\, heart problems\, breathing problems etc.) should \nnotify our guides on the day so they can be aware in case of any problems during the tour. \nWe aim to show visitors as much of the site as possible but we cannot guarantee access to \nany particular area or item of rolling stock during the tour. Some of our tenants do not allow \nvisitors to enter their areas so the guide will show the best viewing points to see as much as \npossible in those areas. \nPhotography for personal use only is allowed for the most part and the Safety Briefing at the \nstart will identify any rolling stock or areas where photography is not allowed. All photographs \nand video taken during the event must be for your own use ONLY and cannot be published in \nany media\, printed or online. \nThere is no car parking available on site\, except for Disabled badge holders. There are plenty \nof car parks in Eastleigh town centre. Just follow the signs. The nearest ones to the Works are \nopposite the station and just further down the main road at the Swan Centre. There is also a \nsmall pay and display car park just south of the Campbell Road junction\, between the main \nroad and the railway line.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/eastleigh-arlington-works-visit-4/
LOCATION:Arlington Works\, Campbell Road\, Eastleigh\, SO50 5AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,SOE Solent
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T203000
DTSTAMP:20250518T152412Z
CREATED:20250518T151803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T152412Z
UID:10003077-1750442400-1750451400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wickham Trolley Evening\, S&D Railway Midsomer Norton
DESCRIPTION:Come and join our Wickham Trolley Evening at the Somerset & Dorset Railway Station\, Midsomer Norton.\n6.00pm Pimms Reception\, donations to the Railway Children Charity\n6.30pm Trolley Rides the length of the line @ £5 a head.\nThe shop\, buffet\, book emporium and museum will all be open.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wickham-trolley-evening-sd-railway-midsomer-norton/
LOCATION:Midsomer Norton Station\, Silver Street\, Midsomer Norton\, BA2 2EY
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,BTL Bristol
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/bristol-branch/900-Images-for-Meetings/Wickham-Trolley.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20250608T144814Z
CREATED:20250608T141659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T144814Z
UID:10003086-1750352400-1750363200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Reading Station Observation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/reading-station-observation-2/
LOCATION:Reading Station
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,TVY Thames Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20250414T143603Z
CREATED:20250414T142943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T143603Z
UID:10003029-1748768400-1748797200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch - Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Visit\, 1st June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 1st June 2025 – A visit to The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. \nFive 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\, Winchcombe and Cheltenham Race Course Signal Boxes\, the Carriage & Wagon Works and also\, with kind permission of the owners\, Gotherington Station where you will be able to ride on the pump trolley up and down the siding – subject to availability. Bacon rolls on the train too. \n Meet at Toddington Station\, Platform 1\, (Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway\, Toddington Station\, New Town\, Cheltenham GL54 5DT) at 09:00. \nEmail Branch Secretary Rob Davidson at watford@rcts.org.uk to book your place or for more information. The group is usually eligible for a discounted party rate for an all line ticket (normally £28.00) and a donation to the railway is asked for access to the sheds etc.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-gloucestershire-warwickshire-steam-railway-visit-1st-june-2025/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,WFD Watford
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