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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182152Z
CREATED:20260525T182152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T182152Z
UID:10003676-1788550200-1788559200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Branch - 'Railways in a Cornish Landscape' by Stephen Gay
DESCRIPTION:Join Stephen and Wrawby on a selection of their favourite lines between Saltash and Newquay.  Using slides taken over the last 10 years\, this show includes historical infrmation\, a few poetry readings and many laughs along the way.  Take your seats and settle down for a rover with a difference!
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/bristol-branch-railways-in-a-cornish-landscape-by-stephen-gay/
LOCATION:BTL North Filton\, St Teresa’s Church Hall\, 71 Gloucester Road\, North Filton\, BS34 7PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,BTL Bristol,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T213000
DTSTAMP:20260902T165232Z
CREATED:20260310T194710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T165232Z
UID:10003416-1788462900-1788471000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:‘The Future of UK Locomotive Operations’
DESCRIPTION:Karl Watts\, founder and MD of Railmotive and also the founder\, co-owner and former CEO of the Rail Operations Group (ROG) group of companies\, talks about pioneering the development and procurement of the UK’s fleet of Class 93 tri-mode locomotives and a number of other revolutionary and game-changing initiatives to deliver rail industry modernisation.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-future-of-uk-locomotive-operations-2/
LOCATION:MKY Milton Keynes\, Network Rail - The Quadrant: MK\, Elder Gate\, Milton Keynes\, Buckinghamshire\, MK9 1EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,MKY Milton Keynes
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ORGANIZER;CN="MKY Milton Keynes branch":MAILTO:miltonkeynes@rcts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T145806Z
CREATED:20260608T145806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T145806Z
UID:10003686-1788289200-1788298200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch Meeting - 'Through Kirton Tunnel\, Part 2'\, by Stephen Gay\, 1st September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Stehen Gay returns to the Watford Branch for his eleventh visit\, this time to present ‘Through Kirton Tunnel\, Part 2’. The first part took us from Sheffield to Kirton Lindsey and we now continue through Kirton Tunnel and onwards to Cleethorpes in Stephen’s inimitable style! \nFurther details may be added nearer the date. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for a 19:00 start\, with a half-time break for refreshments\, and we aim to finish around 21:30. \nMembers\, visitors and guests all welcome.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-meeting-through-kirton-tunnel-part-2-by-stephen-gay-1st-september-2026/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260728T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260728T163000
DTSTAMP:20260901T212952Z
CREATED:20251128T105533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T212952Z
UID:10003315-1785247200-1785256200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Tale of Three Countries
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Geoff May. \nDetails to follow. \nDoors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/a-tale-of-three-countries/
LOCATION:HTC Welwyn\, Digswell Village Church Hall\, Welwyn\, Hertfordshire\, AL6 0DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Meetings – in person only,HTC Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T163000
DTSTAMP:20260901T212952Z
CREATED:20251128T104831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T212952Z
UID:10003313-1784037600-1784046600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Plug for Brunel
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Colin Brading. \nDetails to follow. \nDoors open at 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/a-plug-for-brunel/
LOCATION:HTC Hitchin\, St Mark's Church\, St Mark's Close\, Lancaster Avenue\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG5 1UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Meetings – in person only,HTC Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City,Indoor Event
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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:20260707T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T213000
DTSTAMP:20260901T071312Z
CREATED:20260320T180358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T071312Z
UID:10003429-1783450800-1783459800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch Meeting - 'The Chris Green Story'\, by Chris Green\, 7th July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Chris Green tells the story of his long career on the railways – where he had a profound impact in all the various sectors that he headed over the years. This promises to be a very interesting evening! \nFurther details may be added nearer the date. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for a 19:00 start\, with a half-time break for refreshments\, and we aim to finish around 21:30. \nPlease also note that there is no meeting in August – our programme commences once again from 1st September 2026.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-meeting-the-chris-green-story-by-chris-green-7th-july-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:20260702T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T213000
DTSTAMP:20260310T193721Z
CREATED:20260310T193721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193721Z
UID:10003413-1783020600-1783027800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:‘Community Rail Partnership – The Marston Vale Line’
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Sleight\, Transport Team Leader (Rail) Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership Officer\, gives a talk on how the work of the Partnership brings people together to promote and develop our local railway.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/community-rail-partnership-the-marston-vale-line/
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:20260630T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T163000
DTSTAMP:20260901T212953Z
CREATED:20251128T105121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T212953Z
UID:10003314-1782828000-1782837000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:An A-Z of Swiss Railways (Part 3)
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Steve Ollive. \nDetails to follow. \nDoors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/an-a-z-of-swiss-railways-part-3/
LOCATION:HTC Welwyn\, Digswell Village Church Hall\, Welwyn\, Hertfordshire\, AL6 0DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Meetings – in person only,HTC Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T220000
DTSTAMP:20260901T212953Z
CREATED:20251229T123753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T212953Z
UID:10003352-1781811000-1781820000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WRD - Sir Thomas Bouch
DESCRIPTION:His background and history leading up to the Tay Bridge disaster and something of the present Tay Bridge. \n  \nPresented by Bill Jagger
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wrd-sir-thomas-bouch/
LOCATION:WRD Shipley\, Saltaire Methodist Church\, Saltaire Road\, Shipley\, BD18 3HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Meetings – in person only,Indoor Event,WRD West Riding
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T163000
DTSTAMP:20260901T212953Z
CREATED:20251128T104547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T212953Z
UID:10003312-1781013600-1781022600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:London's Underground Trains of the Past
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Brian Hardy. \nDetails to follow. \nDoors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/londons-underground-trains-of-the-past/
LOCATION:HTC Hitchin\, St Mark's Church\, St Mark's Close\, Lancaster Avenue\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG5 1UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Meetings – in person only,HTC Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T220000
DTSTAMP:20251010T125639Z
CREATED:20251010T125639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T125639Z
UID:10003248-1780601400-1780610400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Milton Keynes Branch Meeting - The Brian Morrison Collection
DESCRIPTION:Richard Tuplin\, editor of Railway Herald\, presents a collection of images taken by the late photographer Brian Morrison.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/milton-keynes-branch-meeting-the-brian-morrison-collection/
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:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T213000
DTSTAMP:20260901T212953Z
CREATED:20260320T161001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T212953Z
UID:10003424-1780426800-1780435800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch Meeting - 'A Tale of Two Halves'\, by Richard Morris\, 2nd June 2026
DESCRIPTION:RICHARD MORRIS – Two separate talks tonight\, the first half – ‘Inter-City 125 High Speed Trains’. These iconic trains were launched onto the BR Network in 1976 and could be found across large parts of the country for nearly 50 years. This presentation is an enthusiast’s view of our High-Speed Trains. The second half – ‘Holland and Belgium’. This section will look at visits to Holland and Belgium between 2009 and 2017. We will look at how their railways differ from the UK. One or two trains might look vaguely familiar! \nFurther details will be added nearer the date. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for a 19:00 start\, with a half-time break for refreshments\, and we aim to finish around 21:30.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-meeting-a-tale-of-two-halves-by-richard-morris-2nd-june-2026/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Meetings – in person only,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T213000
DTSTAMP:20260901T212953Z
CREATED:20250429T203655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T212953Z
UID:10003042-1779909300-1779917400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Signalling Topics
DESCRIPTION:From starting his railway career as a Junior Railman at Chatham in 1974 to becoming the Incident Controller at Croydon in 2008\, Peter Gibbons has gained a wealth of rail operating experience and knowledge throughout the former Central and South Eastern Divisions of BR Southern Region. \nPeter takes us through the evolution of railway signalling in the 1820’s to the present day with an emphasis on its development in Southern England.  The talk is well illustrated with many of the images taken from a privileged position on the ‘inside’.\nMany Southern enthusiasts will know him through his frequent and incisive contributions to the SR Email Group.\n 
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/chr-branch-meeting-13/
LOCATION:CHR Bassil Shippam Centre\, Tozer Way\, St Pancras\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Meetings – in person only,CHR Chichester,Indoor Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/chichester-branch/26-03-25-Reigate-Box.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T163000
DTSTAMP:20260901T212953Z
CREATED:20251126T161742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T212953Z
UID:10003310-1779804000-1779813000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Railways of Austria
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Richard Morris. \nDetails to follow. \nDoors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-railways-of-austria/
LOCATION:HTC Welwyn\, Digswell Village Church Hall\, Welwyn\, Hertfordshire\, AL6 0DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Meetings – in person only,HTC Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City,Indoor Event
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T220000
DTSTAMP:20260322T091228Z
CREATED:20250831T220050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T091228Z
UID:10003218-1779132600-1779141600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Seaton Tramway
DESCRIPTION:Closed by BR in 1966\, the branch became a tramway in 1970.   The talk will cover the route and the trams and include a trip up the line with one of the drivers
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-seaton-tramway-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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/windsor-maidenhead-branch/Seaton.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="MHD Windsor & Maidenhead Branch":MAILTO:maidenhead@rcts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20250912T214522Z
CREATED:20250912T214522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T214522Z
UID:10003230-1778612400-1778619600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Stephen Gay - Picture Postcard Railway Rambles - The Hope Valley Line.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/stephen-gay-picture-postcard-railway-rambles-the-hope-valley-line/
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:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T163000
DTSTAMP:20251126T161023Z
CREATED:20251126T161023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T161023Z
UID:10003308-1778594400-1778603400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Oliver Bulleid and 35028 "Clan Line"
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Simon Martin. \nDetails to follow. \nDoors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/oliver-bulleid-and-35028-clan-line/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T220000
DTSTAMP:20251013T174057Z
CREATED:20251010T125242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T174057Z
UID:10003247-1778182200-1778191200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Milton Keynes Branch Meeting - 'The Works' (Wolverton) by Mike Corbett
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation by Mike Corbett ‘The Works’\, covering the rise and fall\, ownership and organisation of Wolverton Works from its origins as a steam locomotive workshop facility followed by migration to carriage\, wagon\, EMU and road transport construction and overhaul including carriage technical developments. With the retirement of the Royal Train in 2027 its Wolverton Works history\, operation and personnel will also feature.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/milton-keynes-branch-meeting-title-tbc-11/
LOCATION:MKY Milton Keynes\, Network Rail - The Quadrant: MK\, Elder Gate\, Milton Keynes\, Buckinghamshire\, MK9 1EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Event,MKY Milton Keynes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/milton-keynes-branch/RCTS-May-2026-image.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="MKY Milton Keynes branch":MAILTO:miltonkeynes@rcts.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T213000
DTSTAMP:20260128T143138Z
CREATED:20260128T143138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T143138Z
UID:10003410-1778007600-1778016600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch Meeting - 'An Introduction to the RAIB'\, by Keith Blackshaw'\, 5th May 2026
DESCRIPTION:KEITH BLACKSHAW\, who is an Inspector of Rail Accidents\, presents ‘An introduction to the RAIB’ (Rail Accident Investigation Branch). \nFurther details will be added nearer the date. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for a 19:00 start\, with a half-time break for refreshments\, and we aim to finish around 21:30.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-meeting-an-introduction-to-the-raib-by-keith-blackshaw-5th-may-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260317T225107Z
CREATED:20260317T225107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T225107Z
UID:10003423-1777663800-1777672800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Meeting - 'My Father's Pictures' by David Cross
DESCRIPTION:Derek Cross was a prolific railway photographer and his son David will be showing a selection of his father’s photos including scenes at Bristol\, Bath and on the Somerset & Dorset Railway.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/bristol-meeting-my-fathers-pictures-by-david-cross/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/bristol-branch/900-Images-for-Meetings/IMG_4582-rotated-e1736871165902.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/hitchin-and-welwyn-garden-city-branch/Misc/April-2026-John-Tigg-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T213000
DTSTAMP:20260227T110520Z
CREATED:20250429T204943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T110520Z
UID:10003046-1776885300-1776893400@rcts.org.uk
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/chichester-branch/last-train-to-Midhurst-300ppi.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T220000
DTSTAMP:20250906T084446Z
CREATED:20250830T202956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T084446Z
UID:10003211-1776799800-1776808800@rcts.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T163000
DTSTAMP:20251126T160659Z
CREATED:20251126T160659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T160659Z
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:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T160000
DTSTAMP:20250912T213725Z
CREATED:20250912T213725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T213725Z
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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