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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T193000
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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
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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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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: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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260401T150713Z
CREATED:20250826T110434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T150713Z
UID:10003181-1776175200-1776182400@rcts.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T213000
DTSTAMP:20260101T212553Z
CREATED:20260101T090048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T212553Z
UID:10003359-1775761200-1775770200@rcts.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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:20260402T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T220000
DTSTAMP:20251023T132207Z
CREATED:20251010T130821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T132207Z
UID:10003249-1775158200-1775167200@rcts.org.uk
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:20260331T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T163000
DTSTAMP:20260303T113839Z
CREATED:20251126T115900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T113839Z
UID:10003306-1774965600-1774974600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Harwich Branch
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Dave Goodyear. \nThe Harwich branch has a rich and varied history\, with its combination of named  boat trains to Parkeston Quay and extensive freight services for the Harwich Train Ferries\, as well as local passenger and goods services.  The line was electrified in 1986 but this unfortunately heralded the start of major changes in traffic flow which resulted in the loss of much of the branch traffic. \nThis talk will cover the branch history from its opening in 1854 through to the present day\, showing the variety of trains through the steam\, diesel and electric eras\, along with the key branch infrastructure. \nDoors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-harwich-branch/
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/March-2026-Dave-Goodyear-Harwich-June-1-1960-65445-13_51-to-Parketson-Quay-workmens-train.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T220000
DTSTAMP:20260315T170944Z
CREATED:20250830T163841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T170944Z
UID:10003204-1774639800-1774648800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:"Freedom of Scotland 1961" Part 2 by John Sloane Meeting Cancelled due to building work at venue\,  rescheduled for October 30th 2026.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/freedom-of-scotland-1961-part-2-by-john-sloane/
LOCATION:Fulwood Lawn Tennis club Highgate Ave  Preston PR2 8DY\, Highgate Ave\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 8DY
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Indoor Event,LNW Lancashire & North West
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T213000
DTSTAMP:20260121T153318Z
CREATED:20250429T203306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T153318Z
UID:10003040-1774466100-1774474200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chasing Steam in Western Europe
DESCRIPTION:John Barrowdale writes:\n\nThe illustrated talk covers visits to western Europe for photographing remaining steam services organised by myself and friends and 5 short weekend visits organised by the LCGB between 1970 and 1974. During that time\, we went on three fortnight visits to Europe in 1971\, 1972 & 1973 visiting West Germany mainly\, limited bits of France and Austria and included northern Italy on the 1972 and 1973 trips.\n\n               We did the 2nd\, 3rd and 4th West Germany tours of four trips organised with the LCGB between 1970 and 1972 using the SS Avalon as overnight accommodation as follows:-\n\nRhein – Mosel 3rd Oct October 1970\nWesffalen & Weser 1st May 1971\nEms & Wupper 29th – 30 April 1972\n\n                We also did the 2nd & 3rd trips of four organised by the LCGB between 1972 and 1975 to Portugal flying out from Luton to Porto for two nights in a hotel as follows:-\n\nMinho and Vouga 23-25th March 1973\nCorgo and Tamega 22-24th March 1974
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/chr-branch-meeting-11/
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/101029352-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260318T115403Z
CREATED:20250826T110507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T115403Z
UID:10003180-1774360800-1774368000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:1\,000 eggs on a bicycle! - Colin Boocock
DESCRIPTION:35018 Bournemouth Belle in 1956 Colin Boocock is\, among other things\, a member of the Railway Photographic Society\, having been a railway photographer covering much of the world in the 79 years since he started taking pictures. He worked for British Rail and Railtrack for 41 years and then part-time for a decade or so after he retired from full-time work. He is also the author of many magazine articles and railway books. \n1\,000 eggs on a bicycle! consists largely of railway photographs taken in every year since 1947\, the year Colin first started railway photography\, right up to the present day. A number of clubs have enjoyed their first showing immensely. This was partly because of the huge range of railway content\, all types of trains in all sorts of places in the U.K. and in many other countries of the world. The reason for the bizarre title of the show must remain a secret until your club sees it.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/000-eggs-on-a-bicycle-colin-boocock/
LOCATION:EMD Nottingham\, The New Mechanics\, 3 North Sherwood Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 4EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T220000
DTSTAMP:20251204T145333Z
CREATED:20250831T213338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T145333Z
UID:10003216-1774294200-1774303200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Deltics - Worthy successors to the A4s
DESCRIPTION:Both engines sprang from a quest for higher express speeds on the East Coast Mainline.   They still grace main lines and heritage railways after years of success.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-deltics-worthy-successors-to-the-a4s-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/2026-March-Deltics-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="MHD Windsor & Maidenhead Branch":MAILTO:maidenhead@rcts.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T220000
DTSTAMP:20250830T202755Z
CREATED:20250830T202755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T202755Z
UID:10003210-1773775800-1773784800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:My Further Local Favourites
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/my-further-local-favourites/
LOCATION:HSD Hull\, The Highway\, Willerby Road\, Hull\, HU5 5LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,HSD Humberside,Indoor Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T213000
DTSTAMP:20251112T211151Z
CREATED:20251012T113703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T211151Z
UID:10003250-1773774000-1773783000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:TVY - Britain's Changing Railway from Outside and In
DESCRIPTION:Phil Deaves – a career railwayman\, takes us on a journey looking at Britain’s changing railway.\nStarting in the 1980’s\, his early interest in railways with his local church Crusader group holidays\,\nvisiting engine sheds and stations\, through the various jobs and roles he has had in his railway\ncareer. On the way we will look at some of the projects Phil has worked upon\, with an ‘inside’ view\nof some developments related to his employment.\nAlso\, within this talk\, Phil will give us an ‘inside view’ of his role as role as the infrastructure editor\nfor the RCTS Railway Observer magazine
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/britains-changing-railway-from-outside-and-in/
LOCATION:TVY Didcot\, Didcot Civic Hall\, Britwell Road\, Didcot\, OX11 7JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Indoor Event,TVY Thames Valley
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/thames-valley-branch/1992-06-30-15mod-CFD-class-20-at-BREL-Crewe-box-DEL14-from-Phil-D-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260102T185226Z
CREATED:20260101T090025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T185226Z
UID:10003357-1773342000-1773351000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:East Midlands Railways 1970-2000
DESCRIPTION:Brian visits us with a pictorial presentation of images taken in the East Midlands area in the latter part of the 20th Century
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/east-midlands-railways-1970-2000/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/peterborough-branch/East-Midlands-1970-2000.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="PBR Peterborough branch":MAILTO:peterborough@rcts.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20250912T212748Z
CREATED:20250912T212748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T212748Z
UID:10003228-1773169200-1773176400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Robin Gibbons - The 1923 Grouping
DESCRIPTION:We have all heard of the Grouping but how much do we really know about it? Robin Gibbons takes a deep dive into the Grouping including looking at the development of the railway companies in Great Britain up to that point\, their uneasy relationship with Parliament\, the background to the Grouping including the impact of the First World War\, how the Grouping was implemented and a brief look at how the “Big Four” fared from a financial viewpoint
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/robin-gibbons-the-1923-grouping/
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:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260303T114102Z
CREATED:20251126T115602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T114102Z
UID:10003305-1773151200-1773160200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Timetable Planning - A Dark Art\, Plus More.
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Dave Hepper. \nAfter a career in Operational Planning\, retired Anglia Train Planning Manager Dave Hepper will be talking on how (and how not) to plan a timetable. But not just timetabling\, Dave will also explain how traction and traincrew diagrams resource the timetable\, and touch on traincrew rosters too. \nA complex subject\, but by using examples from the Elizabeth line timetable\, where Dave retired after 43 years service\, hopefully the myth that timetabling is a ‘Dark Art’ can be dispelled. \nDoors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/timetable-planning-a-dark-art-plus-more/
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:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260228T171855Z
CREATED:20250826T110532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T171855Z
UID:10003179-1773151200-1773158400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Swindon to Swindon via Swindon - Richard Binding
DESCRIPTION:We start at Swindon – head west on the “new” route to South Wales as far as the Bristol/Gloucester route where we turn north – taking in the Midland Route with appropriate motive power. A visit to the iconic Severn Bridge along the way before arrival at Gloucester. We return south via Stroud Chalford and Sapperton to Swindon. Reversing again we head south west to Westbury and then up the Berks and Hants to Reading followed by a dash back to Swindon via Didcot.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/swindon-to-swindon-via-swindon-richard-binding/
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:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T220000
DTSTAMP:20251115T165156Z
CREATED:20251115T164929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T165156Z
UID:10003290-1772825400-1772834400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Meeting - 'Midland Blue - Midland Railway Lines in the 1980's by Stewart Jolly.
DESCRIPTION:After a short A.G.M. Branch Treasurer Stewart Jolly will present ‘Midland Blue\, covering Midland Railway lines in the 1980’s.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/bristol-meeting-midland-blue-midland-railway-lines-in-the-1980s-by-stewart-jolly/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T220000
DTSTAMP:20251010T112105Z
CREATED:20251010T112105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T112105Z
UID:10003242-1772739000-1772748000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:'All Things Freight' by Maggie Simpson
DESCRIPTION:A presentation by the Director General of the Rail Freight Group\, Maggie Simpson OBE.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/all-things-freight-by-maggie-simpson/
LOCATION:MKY Milton Keynes\, Network Rail - The Quadrant: MK\, Elder Gate\, Milton Keynes\, Buckinghamshire\, MK9 1EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Event,MKY Milton Keynes
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ORGANIZER;CN="MKY Milton Keynes branch":MAILTO:miltonkeynes@rcts.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T213000
DTSTAMP:20260116T160709Z
CREATED:20260116T160709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T160709Z
UID:10003378-1772652600-1772659800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Railways around Londoen and the SE
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/railways-around-londoen-and-the-se/
LOCATION:station hotel carnforth\, carnforth\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,FLL Furness Lakes and Lune,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T213000
DTSTAMP:20260207T142115Z
CREATED:20260127T154214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T142115Z
UID:10003408-1772564400-1772573400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch Meeting - 'From the Back of the Cupboard'\, by Steve Batty\, 3rd March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Steve Batty heads south again to present ‘From the Back of the Cupboard’\, because it’s made up of B&W shots he has always ignored before when putting a show together\, but which he thinks really deserve a viewing. It also made him wonder why B&W gets ignored so much\, so made the show entirely B&W.  Some are 35mm but most are medium format 6×7. Steam and modern traction both feature in the presentation. \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-from-the-back-of-the-cupboard-by-steve-batty-3rd-march-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:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T220000
DTSTAMP:20250830T163330Z
CREATED:20250830T163330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T163330Z
UID:10003203-1772220600-1772229600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:"Modern Railways unconventional views" by Nigel Capelle
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/modern-railways-unconventional-views-by-nigel-capelle/
LOCATION:Fulwood Lawn Tennis club Highgate Ave  Preston PR2 8DY\, Highgate Ave\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 8DY
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Indoor Event,LNW Lancashire & North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T213000
DTSTAMP:20260116T204837Z
CREATED:20250429T204242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T204837Z
UID:10003044-1772046900-1772055000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Stratford Upon Avon to Cheltenham 1904 -1979
DESCRIPTION:‘Although Cheltenham opened in 1847 and Stratford in 1859\, it was nearly another 50 years before the 20 mile gap between Honeybourne & Cheltenham was filled. This show covers the whole route from a little north of Stratford station to Lansdown Junction in Cheltenham\, the vast majority of which no longer forms part of the national network.’
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/chr-branch-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Virtual Meeting\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,CHR Chichester,Indoor Event,RCTS National Meeting - virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/chichester-branch/arc449.jpg
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