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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T193000
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SUMMARY:The future of UK Locomotive Operations
DESCRIPTION:Karl is the founder and MD of Railmotive. He is also the founder\, co-owner and former CEO of the Rail Operations Group (ROG) group of companies. He is a career railwayman\, business owner and rail industry pioneer. Karl also pioneered the development and procurement of the UK’s first fleet of environmentally-friendly\, high-performing class 93 tri-mode locomotives\, the first of which enters service in 2025. He spearheaded the development and growth of Rail Operations Group\, the UK’s first dedicated rolling stock services and test train operating company. He is now driving a number of revolutionary and game-changing initiatives to deliver rail industry modernisation and leads on the UK’s future locomotive strategy.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-future-of-uk-locomotive-operations/
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:20260216T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T223000
DTSTAMP:20260210T115119Z
CREATED:20251218T143323Z
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UID:10003327-1771270200-1771281000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peterborough to Beijing\, the Story of a Journey
DESCRIPTION:Nick Garnham will tell us about an epic journey the first step of which is to board a train at Peterborough. It describes the journey\, all by rail\, from Peterborough to Beijing in 2019. The trains\, the food\, the people\, and on train life are all illustrated\, as are many of the stations and locomotives sighted. The journey uses modern traction\, but there is plenty of history along the route as well as a few surprises!\n\nPhysical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall also available on Zoom as a Hybrid Meeting.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/peterborough-to-beijing-the-story-of-a-journeythe-greatest-gathering-a-personal-record-2/
LOCATION:ESX Shenfield\, Shenfield Parish Hall\, 60 Hutton Road\, Shenfield\, CM15 8LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings - hybrid,Branch Meetings – in person only,ESX South Essex,RCTS National Meeting - virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/south-essex-branch/Peterborough-to-Beijing.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T220000
DTSTAMP:20251122T160538Z
CREATED:20250831T213022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T160538Z
UID:10003215-1771875000-1771884000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Toil and Triumph - an appreciation of the Settle and Carlisle Railway
DESCRIPTION:An expert on the S&C\, Colin will trace its origins\, construction and eventual history
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/toil-and-triumph-an-appreciation-of-the-settle-and-carlisle-railway/
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:20260316T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T223000
DTSTAMP:20260106T110505Z
CREATED:20251013T160041Z
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UID:10003252-1773689400-1773700200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The History and Development of Stratford Depot
DESCRIPTION:This presentation outlines the history and development of Stratford depot\, then describes the depot in the late 1980s and his experiences as an engineering trainee there.  The various workings of the depot are detailed\, together with the area it served at the time.  It closes with the decline and eventual closure of the depot.\n\nHugh commenced his railway career in September 1987 as an engineering trainee.  He spent his first 3 months in the training school at Derby Litchurch Lane works before moving to Stratford depot.  After gaining his engineering qualifications and completing his training\, he spent 2 years at Bounds Green Intercity depot working on class 91 locomotives and Mk4 coaches.  He moved to Eurostar in May 1994 where he spent the majority of his career.  He began at North Pole International depot as a technician and progressed through various supervisory and management roles.  These involved the maintenance\, fault finding\, repair and reliability of class 373 units.  After a stint with Network Rail\, he returned to Eurostar to assist with the introduction of the class 374 units\, liaising with SNCF\, SNCB and the Dutch railways NS.  He took early retirement from Eurostar Temple Mills International depot a few years ago\, finishing his career as a senior electrical engineer.\n\nPhysical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall also available on Zoom as a Hybrid Meeting.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-history-and-development-of-stratford-depot/
LOCATION:ESX Shenfield\, Shenfield Parish Hall\, 60 Hutton Road\, Shenfield\, CM15 8LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings - hybrid,Branch Meetings – in person only,ESX South Essex,RCTS National Meeting - virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/south-essex-branch/Stratford-Presentation-Title-Page.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T193000
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DTSTAMP:20251204T145333Z
CREATED:20250831T213338Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHD Windsor & Maidenhead Branch":MAILTO:maidenhead@rcts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T223000
DTSTAMP:20260901T150341Z
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UID:10003328-1776713400-1776724200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:1972 - That was the year that was
DESCRIPTION:Geoff Plumb takes us back in time to 1972. More of Geoff’s many days out around and about\, including UK scenes in Brighton\, Bristol and the London area\, among others. West Germany features quite strongly\, and the main event sees a visit to South Africa\, Swaziland and Mozambique for a feast of steam\, in repose and in action! \n\nPhysical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall also available on Zoom as a Hybrid Meeting.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/1972-thatwastheyear/
LOCATION:ESX Shenfield\, Shenfield Parish Hall\, 60 Hutton Road\, Shenfield\, CM15 8LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Meetings - hybrid,Branch Meetings – in person only,ESX South Essex,Hybrid Event,RCTS National Meeting - virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260315T232118Z
CREATED:20250831T214625Z
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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: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
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHD Windsor & Maidenhead Branch":MAILTO:maidenhead@rcts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T223000
DTSTAMP:20260402T081142Z
CREATED:20260316T161102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T081142Z
UID:10003418-1779132600-1779143400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Modern Railway Signalling
DESCRIPTION:Physical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall. Unfortunately this talk will not be available on Zoom.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/tba/
LOCATION:ESX Shenfield\, Shenfield Parish Hall\, 60 Hutton Road\, Shenfield\, CM15 8LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings - hybrid,Branch Meetings – in person only,ESX South Essex,RCTS National Meeting - virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/south-essex-branch/Clive-Feather-Signalling.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T223000
DTSTAMP:20260901T150342Z
CREATED:20260316T161231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T150342Z
UID:10003419-1781551800-1781562600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:From Tweed to Thurso
DESCRIPTION:Physical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall. Also available on Zoom as a Hybrid
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/from-tweed-to-thurso/
LOCATION:ESX Shenfield\, Shenfield Parish Hall\, 60 Hutton Road\, Shenfield\, CM15 8LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Meetings - hybrid,Branch Meetings – in person only,ESX South Essex,Hybrid Event,RCTS National Meeting - virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/south-essex-branch/RCTS-South-Essex.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260720T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260720T223000
DTSTAMP:20260901T150342Z
CREATED:20251218T143804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T150342Z
UID:10003329-1784575800-1784586600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Freight Trains around Britain in Recent Years
DESCRIPTION:Our own Geoff Brockett looks out his images of Freight thorougout Britain.\n\nPhysical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall.\n\nNote that as Geoff’s presentation uses 35mm slides this meeting will not be available on Zoom.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/freight-trains-around-britain-in-recent-years/
LOCATION:ESX Shenfield\, Shenfield Parish Hall\, 60 Hutton Road\, Shenfield\, CM15 8LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Meetings - hybrid,Branch Meetings – in person only,ESX South Essex,Hybrid Event,RCTS National Meeting - virtual
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