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FeaturedGreat Western, The Hawksworth Years 1941-1947
CHM Cheltenham Victory Club, Burlington House, Lypiatt Road, Cheltenham, United KingdomFrederick Hawksworth became the last CME for the Great Western Railway, taking up the reins in 1941. Although he had only a relatively short period 'in the chair', he contributed some fine locomotives to the GWR portfolio. Society President, Revd Canon Brian Arman, returns to Cheltenham to bring us this chapter in the history of…
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International Railways
SRY Woking Woking United Reform Church, White Rose Lane, Woking, United KingdomInternational Railways The evening will commence with the Branch AGM and our popular Christmas buffet followed by a presentation, subject to be confirmed. Please note that we have had to change the speaker due to being unable to contact the previously advertised speaker.
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FeaturedBritain’s Railways in the 1930s
Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting, United KingdomA presentation from the LCGB/NRM Ken Nunn collection, by Jeremy Harrison, of images from the 1930s. Perhaps the zenith of Britain's railways, marked by the new streamlined trains of the LNER and LMSR, the 1930s also saw them celebrate their history, marking the 50th anniversary of the 'Race to the North' with a recreated train…
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Northampton Gateway Strategic Railfreight Interchange, by George Collinson
Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting, United KingdomNorthampton Gateway Strategic Railfreight Interchange – Project Overview and Construction Update, by George Collinson. Note this is a Virtual Zoom Meeting for which you can register via the 'Register with Zoom' link below. There is no charge for this meeting but donations would be gratefully received, these can be made by following the 'organiser' link,…
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isle of man and irish peat bog railway
colin kenni9ngton will present a series of videos from the isle of man and irish peat bog railways
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Travels in 2023
Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting, United KingdomFor our first meeting of 2024, please join us on Zoom with member John Tigg who will take us on his travels through 2023, from the lineside on the WCML to Fawley Hill, and from Tallylyn to Barrow Hill.
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Scenes from the 1960’s in colour. By John Sloane
LNW Preston Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club, Watling Street Road, Preston, United KingdomFeaturing many images from around the North West including some fascinating industrial views as well as images from visits around the country.
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Hugh Ballantyne’s Somerset & Dorset Railway
BTL North Filton St Teresa’s Church Hall, 71 Gloucester Road, North Filton, United KingdomHugh's excellent pictures presented by his friend Hugh Pelham
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Archive and Library Open Day
RCTS Library Leatherhead Station Approach, Leatherhead, United KingdomArchive and Library Open Day
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FeaturedIrish Rail 2004-2008: A Period of Rapid Change
Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting, United KingdomDavid Allen was made aware of an ongoing programme involving resignalling and the delivery a large fleet of dmus, following a meeting in 2003 with the then Modernisation Manager Irish Rail, Oliver Doyle, The aim was to rid secondary routes of loco haulage and at the same time, replace traditional mechanical signalling by centralised control…
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The Ripley Rattlers – Kurt Hatton
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“March” by Richard Munns
CBR Fulbourn, Cambridge The Swifts, Haggis Gap, Fulbourn, Cambridge, United KingdomMarch had a strategic position in the movement of coal and industrial products from the Midlands and North to the Home Counties, as well as outbound traffic in agricultural produce from East Anglia. This talk traces the history of both the station and marshalling yards through to the present day.
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