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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T163000
DTSTAMP:20250821T103921Z
CREATED:20250629T144333Z
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SUMMARY:The Midland Main Line - Bedford to St Pancras
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City branch presentation\, from the Peter Bland Collection\, by Bryan Cross. \nA digital presentation of images mostly scanned directly from the negatives of Peter Bland & Harold Clements. \nWe will travel along the ex-Midland Main Line\, Bedford to St Pancras & Moorgate. Looking at the early history\, aided by maps & diagrams but mostly photographs covering the period mid 1950’s to 1961 and the end steam hauled suburban services. \nDoors open 13:30 for a 14:00 start. \n 
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-midland-main-line-bedford-to-st-pancras/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T163000
DTSTAMP:20250827T220507Z
CREATED:20250823T133319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T220507Z
UID:10003168-1757426400-1757435400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Life and Times of Edward Thompson - Simon Martin
DESCRIPTION:“I have much to do\, gentlemen\, and little time in which to do it”. These words are attributed to Edward Thompson and have been taken in the past as meaning little time in which to enact change\, specifically to the work of his predecessor\, Sir Nigel Gresley. How far was this true\, was the question posed by Simon A.C. Martin when he started his research on the L.N.E.R.’s second C.M.E. over a decade and a half ago.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-life-and-times-of-edward-thompson-simon-martin/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Edward-Thompson.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T220000
DTSTAMP:20250902T195253Z
CREATED:20250617T162218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T195253Z
UID:10003098-1757446200-1757455200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:"The North Eastern Railway and the Beginnings of the East Coast Mainline" by Raymond Schofield
DESCRIPTION:Our 2025/26 season opens with a much-anticipated visit from Raymond Schofield who will take us through the history of the East Coast Main Line. The North-East of England was at the forefront of railway growth\, starting some 300 years ago with colliery lines delivering coal to staithes on the Tyne and Tees. Early passenger lines followed and by 1840 York\, the ‘Gateway to the North’\, was connected to London. Shortly after\, in 1847\, the first Scottish trains came this way. In his talk\, Ray will look at some of the significant early lines and how they slotted into that 1847 route to the North. He will then follow the many changes through to the East Coast Main Line we know today\, using his own pictures and purchased images. The presentation is primarily steam-age\, but the pioneering North Eastern electrification developments are also included\, along with the occasional early diesel.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-north-eastern-railway-and-the-beginnings-of-the-east-coast-mainline-by-raymond-schofield/
LOCATION:CBR Fulbourn\, Cambridge\, The Swifts\, Haggis Gap\, Fulbourn\, Cambridge\, CB21 5HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,CBR Cambridge
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T220000
DTSTAMP:20250823T231209Z
CREATED:20250823T223928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T231209Z
UID:10003175-1757446200-1757455200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:British Steam in the Early 21st Century – a Personal View
DESCRIPTION:A look back at what I was able to photograph in the early years of this century\, both on preserved railways and the mainline. \n(This is a replacement for David Cable’s presentation\, previously planned for this meeting\, which has had to be postponed until 14th April 2026). \n 
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/september-2025-csl-croydon-branch-meeting/
LOCATION:CSL Croydon\, East Croydon United Reformed Church\, Addiscombe Grove\, Croydon\, CR0 5LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,CSL Croydon & South London
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T223000
DTSTAMP:20260901T150231Z
CREATED:20250218T121221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T150231Z
UID:10002999-1757964600-1757975400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Modern Image - Not Quite
DESCRIPTION:Physical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall which will also be available on Zoom as a Hybrid Meeting.  Please note that this talk by Peter Robins replaces the originally listed talk on 21st Century Steam \n 
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-modern-image-not-quite/
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/6101-75529H2-M60.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T213000
DTSTAMP:20250913T135607Z
CREATED:20250809T115014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T135607Z
UID:10003139-1758049200-1758058200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:TVY Branch - Recent and Future Projects at Didcot Railway Centre
DESCRIPTION:Richard Antliff (Didcot Railway Centre Civil Engineering Adviser) returns to give us a further insight\ninto some of the recent and future planned projects being undertaken at the Didcot Railway Centre\nsite. In addition\, as we celebrate Rail 200 this year\, Richard will also show us some of the activities\nhappening at other railway sites around the country.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/recent-and-future-projects-at-didcot-railway-centre/
LOCATION:TVY Didcot\, Didcot Civic Hall\, Britwell Road\, Didcot\, OX11 7JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,TVY Thames Valley
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T220000
DTSTAMP:20250830T072618Z
CREATED:20250830T070244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T072618Z
UID:10003197-1758051000-1758060000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:North Norfolk via London connections
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/north-norfolk-via-london-connections/
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:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T213000
DTSTAMP:20250830T114031Z
CREATED:20250822T101420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T114031Z
UID:10003146-1758222000-1758231000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:NEA Branch - Railways of North Yorkshire - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:presented by Richard Barber
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/railways-of-north-yorkshire-part-1/
LOCATION:NEA Darlington\, Darlington Cricket Club\, South Terrace\, Darlington\, DL1 5JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,NEA North East
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T220000
DTSTAMP:20250830T113333Z
CREATED:20250822T125608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T113333Z
UID:10003160-1758222000-1758232800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:CHM Branch - A Walk Down Memory Lane
DESCRIPTION:Our season opens with local railway enthusiast Ian Boskett taking a walk down memory lane. Expect many oohs and aahs as members and guests own memories are jogged.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/a-walk-down-memory-lane/
LOCATION:CHM Cheltenham\, Victory Club\, Burlington House\, Lypiatt Road\, Cheltenham\, GL50 2SY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,CHM Cheltenham
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T220000
DTSTAMP:20260901T150342Z
CREATED:20250822T102828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T150342Z
UID:10003150-1758569400-1758578400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Irish Railways
DESCRIPTION:Chief Executive of ‘Iarnrod Eireann’ from 2003 to 2013\, Dick Fearn will describe the period of significant growth and change to the railway’s infrastructure\, rolling stock\, and passengers
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/irish-railways/
LOCATION:MHD Cox Green\, Cox Green Community Centre\, Highfield Lane\, Cox Green\, Maidenhead\, SL6 3AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Branch Meetings - hybrid,Branch Meetings – in person only,Hybrid Event,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:20250923T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T163000
DTSTAMP:20250119T183253Z
CREATED:20250119T183253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T183253Z
UID:10002977-1758636000-1758645000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Kettering to Cambridge branch line by Robin Cullup\, joint meeting of the Northampton and Milton Keynes branches
DESCRIPTION:This is a joint meeting with the Milton Keynes branch; the venue is Roade Village Hall.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-kettering-to-cambridge-branch-line-by-robin-cullup-joint-meeting-of-the-northampton-and-milton-keynes-branches/
LOCATION:NHN Roade\, Roade Village Hall\, Bailey Brooks Lane\, Roade\, Northampton\, NN7 2LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Indoor Event,NHN Northampton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T163000
DTSTAMP:20250915T140028Z
CREATED:20250823T134250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T140028Z
UID:10003169-1758636000-1758645000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Midland Main Line Electrification - Matt Parkin
DESCRIPTION:Matt Parkin (Contractors Engineering Manager for the MMLE Electrification from Kettering to Wigston) from SPL Powerlines UK (SPL) will present a lecture about the challenges and innovation for new electrification schemes
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/midland-main-line-electrification-matt-parkin/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/OIP.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T163000
DTSTAMP:20250821T102758Z
CREATED:20250629T144728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T102758Z
UID:10003113-1759240800-1759249800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Doncaster Rover
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City branch presentation by Stephen Gay. \nTravelling from Frickley to Finningly\, Mexborough to Moorends and Bentley\, Bessacarr to Bawtry. This is a railway journey which criss-crosses the Doncaster borough. Using Stephen’s slides taken over the last 40 years\, the presentation will also look at waterways and historic buildings. We will also take a bus journey\, helping to locate lost lines and stations! \n(Information provided by Stephen Gay) \nDoors open 13:30 for a 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-doncaster-rover/
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/Sept-2025-Steven-Gay.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T220000
DTSTAMP:20250618T181214Z
CREATED:20250618T180618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T181214Z
UID:10003109-1759519800-1759528800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Meeting - 'The Advanced Passenger Train' by Kit Spackman
DESCRIPTION:Kit Spackman\, who was the Tilt System Development Engineer on the APT-E programme\, will explain the fascinating story of the whole APT Programme.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/bristol-meeting-the-advanced-passenger-train-by-kit-spackman/
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/APT-E-@-Grimston.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T213000
DTSTAMP:20250719T140317Z
CREATED:20250625T145334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T140317Z
UID:10003111-1759863600-1759872600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch - 'The Forgotten Standard'\, by Ian Crowder\, 7th October 2025
DESCRIPTION:IAN CROWDER – “The Forgotten Standard”. Ian Crowder is Marketing Director of Toddington Standard Locomotive Ltd (TSLL)\, owners of Standard Class 4 2-6-0 No. 76077 and which is nearing the end of its restoration for use on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway.  In this two-part lavishly-illustrated presentation\, he firstly describes the development of the Standard Class 4 2-6-0s and 76077 in particular; its delivery to Sutton Oak (8G) depot and its typical use until withdrawn in December 1967 and subsequent transfer to Barry scrapyard.  The second part explains its rescue by Chris Hinton and long term storage at Toddington\, when the locomotive became almost forgotten.  Acquired by TSLL in 2018\, it has undergone very rapid restoration\, funded thanks to a vigorous marketing campaign\, with a number of technical challenges overcome along the way.  The progress is brought completely up-to-date including the current overhaul of the boiler at Leaky Finders in Devon. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for 19:00 commencement of proceedings.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-the-forgotten-standard-by-ian-crowder-7th-october-2025/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/watford-branch/IanCrowderqZl_8ikw_edited.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T220000
DTSTAMP:20250729T204357Z
CREATED:20250729T204130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T204357Z
UID:10003137-1759950000-1759960800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Transforming The Transport for Wales Fleet
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Andrew Gainsbury with photography by Jeremy Segrott
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/transforming-the-transport-for-wales-fleet/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Indoor Event,SWL South Wales / De Cymru
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T163000
DTSTAMP:20250921T135534Z
CREATED:20250530T122409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T135534Z
UID:10003080-1760020200-1760027400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Rails in Camera - 1964-2025
DESCRIPTION:Our original speaker\, Norman Turnbull\, has had to withdraw for health reasons but\, in his place\, we are delighted to welcome Mike Robinson\, a Society Trustee and Managing Editor of The Railway Observer\, who will be presenting a selection of his wonderful images\, depicting Scotland’s railways over several decades.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/scottish-rails-in-camera/
LOCATION:SCT Edinburgh\, Scots Guards Club\, 2 Clifton Terrace\,\, Edinburgh\, EH12 5DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,SCT Scotland
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T213000
DTSTAMP:20250928T211918Z
CREATED:20250315T131322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T211918Z
UID:10003014-1760036400-1760045400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:InterCity 125 High Speed Trains – an enthusiast's perspective
DESCRIPTION:Society Secretary Richard Morris visits us to look at the operations of the InterCity 125\, or High Speed Train\, from the point of view of the enthusiast. \nExpect lots of variety of liveries and locations in Richard’s new presentation.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/intercity-125s-an-enthusiats-perspective/
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/UKD1912-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="PBR Peterborough branch":MAILTO:peterborough@rcts.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T163000
DTSTAMP:20251002T143839Z
CREATED:20250629T145045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T143839Z
UID:10003114-1760450400-1760459400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Last Four Years of Steam
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City branch presentation by George Howe. \nGeorge tells us that: \nThis will be a slide show which will take you back to the steam era 1964 to 1968 if you were around in that time. If younger hopefully it will show life\, and how I travelled about to capture live steam. \nI travelled all four regions to where steam locomotives were still in use\, and witnessed diesels coming in to replace them. Steam gradually disappearing over this time\, leaving the last area of the country to see them being the north west of England. \nThe reason for my title of this presentation is\, I started using slide films in 1964\, and steam finally came to an end in 1968. About sixty one years ago when I started with slide films\, and four years before steam on service trains finally disappeared. \nDoors open 13:30 for a 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-last-four-years-of-steam-2/
LOCATION:St Marks Church Hall\, Hitchin SG5 1UR\, St Mark's Close\, Lancaster Avenue\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG5 1UR
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,HTC Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City,Indoor Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T163000
DTSTAMP:20251004T153500Z
CREATED:20250826T110725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T153500Z
UID:10003183-1760450400-1760459400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Vintage Trains story - the rise to a Train Operating Company - Mike Corbett
DESCRIPTION:The presentation covers the history and development of Vintage Trains in Birmingham to Train Operating\nCompany status\, together with the Tyseley collection of steam and diesel locomotives. Mike also illustrates examples of the use of modern technology applied to heritage\nlocomotives and rolling stock for safe main line operation.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-vintage-trains-story-mike-corbett/
LOCATION:EMD Nottingham\, The New Mechanics\, 3 North Sherwood Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 4EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T210000
DTSTAMP:20250904T181515Z
CREATED:20250904T181515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T181515Z
UID:10003221-1760468400-1760475600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Andy Barclay - More slides from the Peter Fox collection
DESCRIPTION:Andy delves into the archives with more gems from the Peter Fox collection – with material from both the local area and further afield.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/andy-barclay-more-slides-from-the-peter-fox-collection/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T220000
DTSTAMP:20250901T224418Z
CREATED:20241204T175643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T224418Z
UID:10002913-1760470200-1760479200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:An A-Z of Swiss Railways (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:The first part of a trilogy providing an A- Z of Swiss Railways\, this instalment covers the three main Swiss operators\, and then letters A – C.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/october-2025-csl-croydon-branch-meeting/
LOCATION:CSL Croydon\, East Croydon United Reformed Church\, Addiscombe Grove\, Croydon\, CR0 5LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,CSL Croydon & South London
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/hitchin-and-welwyn-garden-city-branch/Misc/Oct-2022-Steve-Ollive-1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T220000
DTSTAMP:20250902T194954Z
CREATED:20250617T162700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T194954Z
UID:10003099-1760470200-1760479200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:"Cross-London Freights and Steam Specials 2005 to 2025" by Tony Roberts
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 14th October we welcome Tony Roberts who will give a presentation on the different routes taken by freight trains and steam specials to cross London. This will be a video presentation\, focusing on important junctions\, and is guaranteed to expand everyone’s knowledge of the capital’s rail network!
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/cross-london-freights-and-steam-specials-2005-to-2025-by-tony-roberts/
LOCATION:CBR Fulbourn\, Cambridge\, The Swifts\, Haggis Gap\, Fulbourn\, Cambridge\, CB21 5HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,CBR Cambridge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T213000
DTSTAMP:20250830T114136Z
CREATED:20250822T101811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T114136Z
UID:10003147-1760641200-1760650200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:NEA Branch - Missed Locomotives and Lost Locations
DESCRIPTION:presented by Ted Parker \nMembers please note – \nThe Branch Annual General Meeting will take place before this presentation\, commencing at 18:30
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/missed-locomotives-and-lost-locations/
LOCATION:NEA Darlington\, Darlington Cricket Club\, South Terrace\, Darlington\, DL1 5JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,NEA North East
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T220000
DTSTAMP:20250830T113303Z
CREATED:20250822T130736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T113303Z
UID:10003161-1760641200-1760652000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:CHM Branch - That was the year that was - 1962
DESCRIPTION:Geoff Plumb travels from Hertfordshire to give us the first instalment of his extensive “That was the year that was” series. These presentations have something for absolutely everyone.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/that-was-the-year-that-was-1962-2/
LOCATION:CHM Cheltenham\, Victory Club\, Burlington House\, Lypiatt Road\, Cheltenham\, GL50 2SY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,CHM Cheltenham
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/cheltenham-branch/02_GMP_Title3.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T213000
DTSTAMP:20251016T232704Z
CREATED:20251016T232704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T232704Z
UID:10003253-1760814000-1760823000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEN - "Newton Abbot and its Branch lines" David Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:David Mitchell opens our 2025/26 programme with his 5th talk on local railways\, as the author of a number of local interest books David draws on his extensive archive and the talk will include the Marsh Barton & Heathfield branches with a brief look at the Teign Valley and Moretonhampstead branches before they closed\, plus a longer look at Newton Abbot to Kingswear
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wen-newton-abbot-and-its-branch-lines-david-mitchell/
LOCATION:WEN Exeter [Mint Methodist Church]\, Fore Street\, Exeter\, EX4 3AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,WEN West of England
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T163000
DTSTAMP:20250119T190955Z
CREATED:20250119T190955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T190955Z
UID:10002978-1760968800-1760977800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Northampton Castle Station in Camera by Richard Deacon\, Northampton Branch Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/northampton-castle-station-in-camera-by-richard-deacon-northampton-branch-meeting/
LOCATION:NHN Northampton – Weston Favell\, Weston Favell Parish Hall\, Booth Lane South\, Northampton\, NN3 3EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,Indoor Event,NHN Northampton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T223000
DTSTAMP:20260901T150231Z
CREATED:20250804T150800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T150231Z
UID:10003138-1760988600-1760999400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Railways Remembered - Cheshire and North Wales
DESCRIPTION:Remote Speaker Physical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall which will also be available on Zoom as a Hybrid Meeting. \nUsing material from Online Transport Archive\, Charles will show a selection of colour images from this area. The material is drawn from a number of key collections in the Archive\, most notably John McCann\, Charles Firminger and Phil Tatt. Images deal with the period from the mid-1950s to early 1970\, and cover steam\, diesel and electric\, BR\, industry and heritage\, and a few surprises along the way. \nThe meeting this month will be a bit of an experiment – whilst we will have a physical meeting in Shenfield\, our speaker\, Charles Roberts\, will be delivering his presentation over Zoom. Images will be shown in the hall on the projector as normal and an audio amplifier will allow members to hear the presentation clearly. If this works then it opens up the possibility of us having a greater variety of speakers including those who live too far away to be physically present in the hall.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/railways-remembered-cheshire-and-north-wales21st-century-steam-in-the-uk-2/
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/2025-10-20-RCTS-SE-RR-Cheshire-etc-intro-slide.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T213000
DTSTAMP:20250913T133630Z
CREATED:20250809T134302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T133630Z
UID:10003140-1761073200-1761082200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:TVY Branch - The Mangotsfield Triangle - Lost Midland Railway routes to Bristol and Bath
DESCRIPTION:The talk describes the long and complex story of railways around Mangotsfield where the first railway transporting coal arrived in 1832. We then follow the history with various railway companies involving both standard and broad gauge\, to closure and the establishment of the Bristol and Bath Railway Path which was the first project by Sustrans.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-mangotsfield-triangle-lost-midland-railway-routes-to-bristol-and-bath/
LOCATION:TVY Didcot\, Didcot Civic Hall\, Britwell Road\, Didcot\, OX11 7JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings – in person only,TVY Thames Valley
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/thames-valley-branch/251021-Mangotsfield-Station-c1960-from-Mike-B.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T220000
DTSTAMP:20250830T194032Z
CREATED:20250830T194032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T194032Z
UID:10003205-1761075000-1761084000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Forty Years on the footplate
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/forty-years-on-the-footplate/
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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