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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T193000
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SUMMARY:Milton Keynes Branch Meeting - ‘The Southern End of the WCML\, 1930s to Present Day’
DESCRIPTION:Rob Freeman presents ‘​The Southern End of the WCML\, 1930s to Present Day’\, featuring photos from the H C Casserley Collection\, plus a selection of his own photos.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/milton-keynes-branch-meeting-title-tbc-10/
LOCATION:MKY Milton Keynes\, Network Rail - The Quadrant: MK\, Elder Gate\, Milton Keynes\, Buckinghamshire\, MK9 1EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Event,MKY Milton Keynes
ORGANIZER;CN="MKY Milton Keynes branch":MAILTO:miltonkeynes@rcts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T213000
DTSTAMP:20260127T161528Z
CREATED:20260127T161528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T161528Z
UID:10003409-1775587500-1775597400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch Meeting - AGM\, Followed by 'Railways from both Sides of the Fence'\, by Jason Cross\, 7th April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Branch AGM\, followed by: JASON CROSS – ‘Railways from Both Sides of the Fence’ – A slide show by a GBRf employee which includes an overview of joining the company\, a detailed look at the Old Dalby test track and at other roles performed at other locations. This is then followed by a selection of railway images from outside the fence. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting and the slightly earlier start time of 18:45 is to allow time for the AGM. This is a very important AGM affecting the future of the branch\, so please make every effort to attend. Doors will be open as usual at 18:30 and we hope to start the speaker’s presentation by 19:00. There will be a refreshment break at half-time and we aim to finish by 21:30.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-meeting-agm-followed-by-railways-from-both-sides-of-the-fence-by-jason-cross-7th-april-2026/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T213000
DTSTAMP:20260101T212553Z
CREATED:20260101T090048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T212553Z
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SUMMARY:My railway journeys in 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Harry Nethercoat from our Watford branch as he looks back on his journeys in 2025\, stretching from Cornwall\, up to Scotland – with stops in-between including; London\, Cardiff\, and closer to home. \nExpect all traction types on the mainline and in preservation
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/my-railway-journeys-in-2025-pbr/
LOCATION:PBR Peterborough\, St Luke’s Church\, Mayor's Walk\, Peterborough\, PE3 6EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Indoor Event,PBR Peterborough
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ORGANIZER;CN="PBR Peterborough branch":MAILTO:peterborough@rcts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T220000
DTSTAMP:20260114T165600Z
CREATED:20260114T165600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T165600Z
UID:10003376-1775849400-1775858400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Meeting - 'The Bill Potter Collection. A Classic Rail Archive 1938 - 1988'.
DESCRIPTION:Steam locomotive driver & fireman Chris Smith\, presents a slide show from his collection featuring the high quality railway photographs of Bill Potter.  The show focuses on Steam and Diesel Hydraulic traction.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/bristol-meeting-the-bill-potter-collection-a-classic-rail-archive-1938-1988/
LOCATION:BTL North Filton\, St Teresa’s Church Hall\, 71 Gloucester Road\, North Filton\, BS34 7PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,BTL Bristol,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260401T150713Z
CREATED:20250826T110434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T150713Z
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SUMMARY:Midland Main Line miscellany - Phil Lyndsey
DESCRIPTION:Phil Lindsey takes us on a journey along the Midland Main Line from St Pancras to Ratcliffe on Soar\, with the main focus being the Northamptonshire and Leicestershire sections.  The presentation contains many of Phil’s own images\, from the ‘Leicester Gap’ years to the modern day\, but also draws on the extensive and historical Midland Railway Society archive of photos\, posters\, maps and timetables.  It’s a real eclectic mix of material that will hopefully be of interest to railway historians and enthusiasts of steam and modern traction alike.  There are several ‘then and now’ comparisons at locations en-route.  It’s not intended to be exhaustive and at times focuses on historical locations that are rarely covered elsewhere such as Welsh Harp\, Great Bowden\, Gumley and Newton.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/midland-main-line-miscellany-phil-lyndsey/
LOCATION:EMD Nottingham\, The New Mechanics\, 3 North Sherwood Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 4EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T160000
DTSTAMP:20250912T213725Z
CREATED:20250912T213725Z
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UID:10003229-1776175200-1776182400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Barry Coward - A talk on British Transport Films illustrated with excerpts from BTF titles.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/barry-coward-a-talk-on-british-transport-films-illustrated-with-excerpts-from-btf-titles/
LOCATION:SFD Sheffield Farm Road Sports & Social Club\, Farm Road\, Sheffield\, S2 2TP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Indoor Event,SFD Sheffield
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T163000
DTSTAMP:20251126T160659Z
CREATED:20251126T160659Z
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UID:10003307-1776175200-1776184200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Vintage Trains Story - To a Train Operating Company
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Mike Corbett. \nDetails to follow. \nDoors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-vintage-trains-story-to-a-train-operating-company/
LOCATION:HTC Hitchin\, St Mark's Church\, St Mark's Close\, Lancaster Avenue\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG5 1UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,HTC Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T220000
DTSTAMP:20250906T084446Z
CREATED:20250830T202956Z
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SUMMARY:From the back of the cupboard
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/from-the-back-of-the-cupboard-2/
LOCATION:HSD Hull\, The Highway\, Willerby Road\, Hull\, HU5 5LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,HSD Humberside,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T213000
DTSTAMP:20260227T110520Z
CREATED:20250429T204943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T110520Z
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SUMMARY:Lines to Midhurst\, via Petworth\, Petersfield & Chichester
DESCRIPTION:The major part of the evening will be a presentation entitled “Rails to Midhurst” which is an illustrated talk given by former Assistant County Archivist Bill Gage of West Sussex Record Office. The presentation is not a technical one and can be enjoyed by both railway enthusiasts and those interest in social history .\n\nThe opening of a railway is always a significant event but for Midhurst this was unusual as the residents witnessed three such occasions\, namely September 1864\, October 1866 & July 1881. The sleepy town of Midhurst not only had three railway lines but also two railway stations which resulted in a number of interesting tales. The presentation will include the funeral train to Midhurst of a major national figure\, the runaway engine at Petworth\, Royal Trains at Singelton & Midhurst\, Sir Edward Elgar at Fittleworth\, and bombs and washout on the Chichester- Midhurst line. Film footage of the last train over the Pulborough- Petersfield line will also be shown.\n 
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/chr-branch-meeting-6/
LOCATION:CHR Bassil Shippam Centre\, Tozer Way\, St Pancras\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,CHR Chichester,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260315T232118Z
CREATED:20250831T214625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T232118Z
UID:10003217-1777318200-1777327200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Monochrome Model Railway
DESCRIPTION:Views on the railway in East London and Essex from the Historic England Aerofilms Collection
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-monochrome-model-railway-mhd/
LOCATION:MHD Cox Green\, Cox Green Community Centre\, Highfield Lane\, Cox Green\, Maidenhead\, SL6 3AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings - hybrid,Branch Meetings – in person only,Indoor Event,MHD Windsor and Maidenhead,RCTS National Meeting - virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHD Windsor & Maidenhead Branch":MAILTO:maidenhead@rcts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T160000
DTSTAMP:20250915T140122Z
CREATED:20250826T110348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T140122Z
UID:10003182-1777384800-1777392000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tunnel vision : The story of the Metropolitan Railway - Colin Brading
DESCRIPTION:More details to follow
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/tunnel-vision-the-story-of-the-metropolitan-railway-colin-brading/
LOCATION:EMD Nottingham\, The New Mechanics\, 3 North Sherwood Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 4EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,EMD East Midlands,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260328T100450Z
CREATED:20251126T161435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T100450Z
UID:10003309-1777384800-1777393800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:AGM and My Travels in 2025\, Rail 200 and More.
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch AGM followed by a presentation by John Tigg. \nFrom a very young age\, living in North West London between the West Coast Mainline and Metropolitan / Great Central route\, John has had an interest in railways.  Despite spending his last years before retirement travelling the country for a major plant supplier to the rail industry he was unable to visit many of the heritage railways close to his work. Since retiring in 2019\, living on the Bedfordshire / Buckinghamshire border\, with the West Coast Mainline on his doorstep\, he is centrally located to visit many of the railways on his ‘bucket list’. \nJohn describes his presentation as: .“A mix of standard and narrow gauge from national and heritage locations – local-to-home WCML and East West Rail to Wales and the Midlands. Some rare shots both traction and location. 2025 was a varied year!” \nDoors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/agm-and-my-travels-in-2025-rail-200-and-more/
LOCATION:HTC Welwyn\, Digswell Village Church Hall\, Welwyn\, Hertfordshire\, AL6 0DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,HTC Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City,Indoor Event
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