AGM and German Steam
HTC Welwyn Digswell Village Church Hall, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, United KingdomThe Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City branch AGM followed by a presentation by George Howe. Details to follow. Doors open 13:30 for a 14:00 start.
Testing trains on BR since the 1950s – Dave Coxon
EMD Nottingham The New Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, United KingdomThe talk encompasses the early days of Nationalisation and looks of the improvements to steam engines, the introduction of the 'Modernisation Plan' and new diesels and the pioneering work undertaken at the RTC Derby. The last part reviews numerous tests undertaken in Dave's career at the RTC
The Last Years of British Steam & Early Ventures Seeking It Overseas
Scanned slides from the late sixties through to the mid-seventies, in both the UK and beyond".
India (Part 1)
Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting, United KingdomPeter Robins presents images from his trips to India (and on into Pakistan) in the 1980s. India was always a wonderful but slightly frustrating country that was full of surprises - some good, some not so. From visits made in 1981 and 1987, this presentation includes a variety of steam classes at work on both…
“Rails around Preston the book” by Mike Rhodes.
Fulwood Lawn Tennis club Highgate Ave Preston PR2 8DY Highgate Ave, Preston, LancashireA presentation that's looks at the Preston areas railways based on Mike's latest book.
Archive And Library Open Day
RCTS Library Leatherhead Station Approach, Leatherhead, United KingdomArchive And Library Open Day
WFD Branch – Branch AGM, followed by ‘The Northern Line Extensions’, by Brian Hardy, 1st April 2025
WFD Watford Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford, United KingdomAGM start 18:45. Then at 19:15 BRIAN HARDY - 'The Northern Line Extensions' (Bushey Heath, Alexandra Palace, etc.) – i.e. what was planned under the 1935-40 New Works Programme, what was done, what was abandoned and what remains now. Further details may be available nearer the date. Please note this is a physical meeting, doors open…
L & Y Engines at work – Part 3 by Paul Shackcloth
MCN Liverpool Haig House Social Club, Woolton Road, Garston, Liverpool, United Kingdom
50 years of Merseyrail
FLL Carnforth Royal Station Hotel, Market Street, Carnforth, United KingdomMartyn Hibbert has aspent much time exploring Merseyrail and will give a presentation which promises to be very interesting
Archive And Library Open Day
RCTS Library Leatherhead Station Approach, Leatherhead, United KingdomArchive And Library Open Day
Milton Keynes Branch Meeting – ‘Member’s Presentations’
MKY Milton Keynes Network Rail - The Quadrant: MK, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United KingdomUnfortunately David Cross, who was to present a selection of his late father Derek’s excellent images, is unavailable at short notice for this meeting. Therefore the evening will consist of member's presentations. Apologies for any disappointment this may cause and hopefully David will be able to join us later in the year.
Bristol – David Cross Presents ‘My Father’s Pictures in The West of England’
BTL North Filton St Teresa’s Church Hall, 71 Gloucester Road, North Filton, United KingdomDavid Cross presents an evening of his father's excellent pictures taken in the West of England. Locations include, Bristol, Bath, and the Somerset & Dorset Railway.