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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260901T155803Z
CREATED:20260517T141218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T155803Z
UID:10003675-1787058000-1787076000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Observation Meeting Eastleigh Station
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/observation-meeting-eastleigh-station/
LOCATION:Eastleigh Station\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Outdoor Event,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,TVY Thames Valley
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T235959
DTSTAMP:20260901T155803Z
CREATED:20260729T105016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T155803Z
UID:10003718-1786838400-1786924799@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to Mangapps Railway & Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City branch August Outing. \nPre-booking required. \nMeet at Mangapps at 11:30
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/visit-to-mangapps-railway-museum/
LOCATION:Mangapps Railway & Museum
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,HTC Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260901T155803Z
CREATED:20260411T100500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T155803Z
UID:10003640-1786449600-1786464000@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-2/
LOCATION:Chesterfield Station\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Outdoor Event,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,SFD Sheffield
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTSTAMP:20260127T124547Z
CREATED:20260127T124547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T124547Z
UID:10003403-1786406400-1786492799@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to a Preservation Line (tbc)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/visit-to-a-preservation-line-tbc/
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,MCN Merseyside Cheshire & North Wales
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260310T194401Z
CREATED:20260310T194401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T194401Z
UID:10003414-1786035600-1786046400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Lineside observation at Bedford (Midland) station
DESCRIPTION:Lineside observation at Bedford Midland station from 17:00. This is the mainline station in Bedford\, served by East Midlands Railway and GTR Thameslink services. \nAn evening with like minded railway enthusiasts watching the railway scene. We expect that many of the new Class 810 units will be in service with EMR by August and there is of course\, the regular flow of Class 700 units on the Thameslink services and London NorthWestern Class 150s on the Bedford branch. It is also possible on the evening we will see freight and/or other special workings. \nYou will need to arrange your own travel to Bedford\, and if travelling by train\, please ensure you have a valid ticket for the journey you are making.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/lineside-observation-at-bedford-midland-station/
LOCATION:Bedford Station\, Ashburnham Road\, Bedford\, Bedfordshire\, MK40 1DS\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T180000
DTSTAMP:20260901T155804Z
CREATED:20260517T140535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T155804Z
UID:10003674-1784637000-1784656800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Observation Meeting Nuneaton Station
DESCRIPTION:This is a new venue for the TVG. For those heading north from Oxford it is suggested that we meet on Platform 3/4 on Leamington Spa Station at 11:30 before heading off to Nuneaton.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/observation-meeting-nuneaton-station/
LOCATION:Nuneaton Station\, Nuneaton Station
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Outdoor Event,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260127T124509Z
CREATED:20260127T124509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T124509Z
UID:10003402-1783987200-1784073599@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to Strathclyde
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/visit-to-strathclyde/
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,MCN Merseyside Cheshire & North Wales
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260320T165047Z
CREATED:20260320T165047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T165047Z
UID:10003426-1783506600-1783526400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Branch - Observation Day Swindon Station
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Branch Observation Day Swindon Station
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/bristol-branch-observation-day-swindon-station/
LOCATION:Swindon Station
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,BTL Bristol
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T235959
DTSTAMP:20260901T155804Z
CREATED:20260411T094018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T155804Z
UID:10003639-1782518400-1782604799@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sheffield Branch - Visit to Scarborough North Bay Railway
DESCRIPTION:This summer RCTS Sheffield Branch’s summer day out will take us to the fantastic 20-inch gauge Scarborough North Bay Railway\, which has been operating for over 90 years. A group booking has been made and we shall have an introductory briefing\, tour of the engine sheds and then a return trip on the line. Our booking includes the “Flying Sconesman” refreshments\, all at an inclusive cost per person of just £7.50. \n  \nWhat we do ask is that everyone intending to come lets us know in advance and thereby commits to paying the railway the agreed amount of £7.50 per head. Participants will need to make payment individually on the day. Please note only payments by card can be made at the railway. \n  \nAll – member and non-members – are very welcome and we encourage you to bring your partners and to invite your railway enthusiast friends to join us for what should be a great afternoon. \n  \nPlease arrive at the Scarborough North Bay Railway for 12.30. We expect the afternoon to conclude around 15.00-15.30. \n  \nTo assist in planning your own travel to Scarborough the following may be helpful: \n  \nBy train: There are direct Northern trains to Scarborough (via Hull and the Wolds Coast Line) from Sheffield leaving at xx.57. Various cheap advance fares are available and Northern are also running its £12 one day rover Newspaper offer at this time. We suggest attendees\, if coming from Sheffield\, use the 08.57 train (Doncaster 09.23) which arrives Scarborough at 11.41. Other\, slightly faster\, options may be available by going via and changing at York. There are return direct trains on the hour every hour\, also taking around 2h50. It is around a 25 minute walk to the North Bay railway from Scarborough station (note the return is mostly uphill). There are various options for undertaking the journey by bus including using Arriva’s X94 service from outside the station. \n  \nBy car:  The 92 mile journey from Sheffield via the M18 and A614 can be expected to take around 2h15-2h30 depending on traffic conditions. Various other route options are available. Once in Scarborough follow the brown signs for North Bay Attractions. Peasholm Station is located on Burniston Road and there is a large pay & display car park opposite the station. \n  \nAlthough the date is still some time away we need to gauge the level of support for the occasion. Accordingly\, please contact Jim Bryant\, our Branch Secretary to let us know if you intend coming\, how many will be in your party and whether you have any special needs (disabled access\, dietary requirements\, etc.)\, if possible by 13 June. \nJim can be contacted at: sheffieldsec@rcts.org.uk
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/sheffield-branch-summer-day-out-scarborough-north-bay-railway/
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Outdoor Event,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,SFD Sheffield
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T235959
DTSTAMP:20260901T155804Z
CREATED:20260412T090959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T155804Z
UID:10003641-1782345600-1782431999@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Romsey Signalbox & Abbey Visit  - Cancelled due to extreme weather
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to the extremely hot weather forecasted and red alert in place. \nIt is expected we will reorganise the event for October – details to follow \n  \nWe bring you news of a RCTS Chichester Branch visit to Romsey on Thursday 25 June\, to which you are very welcome to join. \nIn the morning at 10:30\, The Friends of Romsey Signal Box have agreed to open their site especially for our group from RCTS. This will be a hosted two hour guided tour of the various items on display including of course the working signal box that once stood on the junction to the east of Romsey station. Further details about this attraction can be found at: https://romseysignalbox.org.uk \nAmple time will be available for lunch and a leisurely look around\, there are numerous eating establishments in Romsey Town Centre. In the afternoon The Abbey has agreed to a guided one hour tour at 14:30 for our RCTS group.\nFurther details about the Abbey can be found at:\nhttps://romseyabbey.org.uk \nBoth these attractions request a £5 donation for the tours they are offering\, exclusive to RCTS on this occasion. \nNumbers are limited and booking in advance essential. We will accept a booking by cash payment at our meeting at the Bassil Shippam Centre on Wednesday 22 April at 19:15 when Bill Gage will be presenting ‘Rails to Midhurst’. Alternatively you can pay by bank transfer to: \nRoger Sandford    Sort Code: 30-93-04 Account 00459640 \nPlease put your surname plus RCTS Membership Number\, as the reference if paying  by bank transfer. \nAll transactions will be acknowledged as quickly as possible. \nNote parking is widely available in Romsey\, but very limited at the Romsey Signalbox attraction\, which is barely 5 minutes walk from the station. The Town centre can be reached comfortably in 15 minutes from the Signalbox and the Abbey is literally a couple of minutes from the main shopping and food outlets area. \nParticipants make their own travel arrangements. \nAll enquires about this visit by email to   chichester@rcts.org.uk \nWe look forward to you joining us on 25 June
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/romsey-signalbox-abbey-visit/
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,CHR Chichester
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260901T155804Z
CREATED:20260517T135417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T155804Z
UID:10003673-1781614800-1781640000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Observation Meeting - Cardiff and Newport Stations
DESCRIPTION:The meeting point will be the London end of Platform 4 at 1pm. there is a choice of remaining at Cardiff to observe the trains or travel on some local lines by means of a Valley Lines one day ranger ticket. There is then an opportunity to spend some time at Newport Station.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/observation-meeting-cardiff-and-newport-stations/
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Outdoor Event,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260901T155804Z
CREATED:20260517T115147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T155804Z
UID:10003662-1781614800-1781640000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cardiff Valleys Trip and Newport Station
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Cardiff Central at the London end of Platform 4 at 1pm. There is then an opportunity to remain on the station or explore some Valley Lines using an Explore Cardiff and Valleys day ticket.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/cardiff-valley-trip-and-newport-station/
LOCATION:Cardiff Station\, Central Square\,\, Cardiff\, Wales\, CF10 1EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Outdoor Event,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260320T164424Z
CREATED:20260320T164424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T164424Z
UID:10003425-1781175600-1781193600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Branch - Observation Day Stafford Station
DESCRIPTION:Observation Day at Stafford Station
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/bristol-branch-observation-day-stafford-station/
LOCATION:Stafford Station\, Stafford Station\, Stafford\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,BTL Bristol
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTSTAMP:20260127T124429Z
CREATED:20260127T124429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T124429Z
UID:10003401-1780963200-1781049599@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to South Wales
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/visit-to-south-wales-3/
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,MCN Merseyside Cheshire & North Wales
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260901T212953Z
CREATED:20251228T174158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T212953Z
UID:10003334-1779528600-1779552000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Broad Gauge Way Gang - Didcot Railway Centre Saturday 23rd May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what life was like in the mid-Victorian era working on the broad gauge\nGWR? For a unique opportunity at Didcot Railway Centre (DRC). Would you like to experience the\nreality of working for a day on some GWR broad gauge trackwork in a near authentic 1880’s railway\nsetting?\nOn Saturday 23 rd May 2026 a limited group of RCTS members (under the supervision of Didcot\nRailway Centre staff) will be given the opportunity to carry out some basic light maintenance work\non and around the DRC broad gauge railway line. We will be based for this day in the DRC broad\ngauge P.way cabin\, complete with (weather permitting) coal fired heating and tea brewing facilities.\nStarting at 9:30am\, DRC will provide training for us to try our hand at carrying out a few (not to\nstrenuous) maintenance tasks on their authentic GWR broad gauge track layout. DRC will provide all\nthe tools necessary to undertake the work. As DRC will be open to the public on this date\, it is\nsuggested that suitable 1880’s railway staff clothing should be worn (i.e. heavy work boots\, large\nblack trousers with braces\, white shirt (without collar)\, black jacket\, waistcoat\, and dark flat cap etc).\nA donation of £5 per person will be taken on the to cover the DRC costs for basic materials used (i.e.\nCoal).\nAs this date (23 rd May) is 134 th anniversary of the removal of the final section of GWR broad gauge\ntrack in the South West of England. DRC may also provide some appropriate provisions (similar to\nthose provided to track workers back in 1892).\nWhile on the site it should be possible to view other projects currently being undertaken\, including\nthe reconstruction of the GWR Heyford station building (originally constructed is 1850).\nFor further details and to book your place for this day\, please contact the Thames Valley Branch\nFixtures Secretary (Andrew Jenkins) by email at tv-fixtures@rcts.org.uk
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-broad-gauge-way-gang-didcot-railway-centre-saturday-23rd-may-2026/
LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Station Road\, Didcot\, OX11 7NJ
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Meetings – in person only,Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,Indoor Event,TVY Thames Valley
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTSTAMP:20260127T124345Z
CREATED:20260127T124345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T124345Z
UID:10003400-1778544000-1778630399@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to West & South London Area
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/visit-to-west-south-london-area/
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,MCN Merseyside Cheshire & North Wales
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTSTAMP:20260127T124255Z
CREATED:20260127T124255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T124255Z
UID:10003399-1776124800-1776211199@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to East London Area
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/visit-to-east-london-area/
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,MCN Merseyside Cheshire & North Wales
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T163000
DTSTAMP:20250826T110651Z
CREATED:20250826T110651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T110651Z
UID:10003177-1770732000-1770741000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to EMR Eastcroft Depot - Rob Sykes
DESCRIPTION:Members only limited to 20 persons  \nMore details to follow
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/visit-to-emr-eastcroft-depot-rob-sykes/
LOCATION:Eastcroft Depot\, London Road\, Nottingham\, NG23AH
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTSTAMP:20260127T124022Z
CREATED:20260127T124022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T124022Z
UID:10003397-1770681600-1770767999@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Lancashire Day Ranger
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/lancashire-day-ranger-2/
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,MCN Merseyside Cheshire & North Wales
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251210
DTSTAMP:20250319T124154Z
CREATED:20250319T124154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T124154Z
UID:10003019-1765238400-1765324799@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to Stafford
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/visit-to-stafford-4/
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,MCN Merseyside Cheshire & North Wales
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20250701T144850Z
CREATED:20250319T124754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T144850Z
UID:10003026-1762819200-1762905599@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Station observations at Reading
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/outdoor-fixture-tba-2/
CATEGORIES:Branch Outdoor Event or Visit,MCN Merseyside Cheshire & North Wales
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T170000
DTSTAMP:20251020T132207Z
CREATED:20250914T165144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T132207Z
UID:10003231-1761750000-1761757200@rcts.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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