Gone Forever – Images of BR Steam in the North of England (Part 2)

CBR Fulbourn, Cambridge The Swifts, Haggis Gap, Fulbourn, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Branch member Michael Smyth concludes his "Gone Forever - Images of BR Steam in the North of England" talk, covering the period from December 1967 through to the end of BR steam in August 1968 and its revival back on the main line in October 1971. This follows Michael's excellent Part 1 talk on 8th…

The Southern Past and Present

HTC Hitchin Tilehouse Street Baptist Church, Upper Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, United Kingdom

Remembering The End of Southern Steam – A Personal View 50 Years On. A Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City branch presentation by Des Shepherd. 1967 saw the end of steam operation on the Southern Region. In the months leading up to July 1967, Des Shepherd made many visits to experience the final rites of steam…

Cambrian Country

SWL Radyr, Cardiff Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys, Park Road, Radyr, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Dovey Junction 1964

Let’s go round again! – Anthony Hicks

SFD Sheffield 60-68 Trippet Lane, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Another fantastic selection of high quality UK photographs are promised, some taken from rather unconventional viewpoints! Recommended Donations:-  RCTS Members £3, Guests £4

John Heaton – An Area Managers Memories

WEN Exeter [Mint Methodist Church] Fore Street, Exeter, United Kingdom

For our November meeting we welcome the last Area Manager of the Exeter area, John Heaton. John had a long railway career in various parts of the country before he became the Area Manager in the Exeter area, and his time in Exeter area has formed the basis for a series of books that he…

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Epping and Ongar Railway by Rodger Green.

IPS Ipswich Greenfinch Church Hall, Greenfinch Avenue, Ipswich, United Kingdom

A presentation by Rodger Green of the preserved line in North East Essex.