The Changing Scene on the WCML Southern Section, 1930s to the present day.
A Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Rob Freeman. Details to follow. Doors open 13:30 for a 14:00 presentation start.
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HTC Welwyn Digswell Village Church Hall, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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East Coast Main Line disasters – Adrian Gray
EMD Nottingham The New Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, United KingdomAdrian Gray is a historian who has been writing about railways and local history since his teenage years. This talk was inspired by his regular trips to London for work, travelling from Retford to King’s Cross. The talk will look at some significant fatal accidents and how they gradually contributed to improved safety since the…
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Rail Freight Trains Around The UK
CHR Bassil Shippam Centre Tozer Way, St Pancras, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom"Although freight traffic today generally means stone and containers (of which we will see plenty) we will also see some of the flows of coal which existed until the last few years. Geographical coverage is from Hampshire (a surprising modern day freight "hotspot") and South Wales to the West Highlands of Scotland"
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German Railways in Transition
FeaturedVirtual Meeting Virtual Meeting, United KingdomVirtual EventA presentation by excellent photographer Peter Robins, which, starting with Rheine - Emden steam in 1975, looks at both DB and DR over the years and their transition from steam to diesel and electric traction. Some Plandampf and narrow gauge images are also included. For this virtual event, you will require a ticket. Free for…
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Branch AGM followed by Members digital images (no 35mm slides)
Fulwood Lawn Tennis club Highgate Ave Preston PR2 8DY Highgate Ave, Preston, Lancashire -
Archive And Library Open Day – CANCELLED
RCTS Library Leatherhead Station Approach, Leatherhead, United KingdomArchive And Library Open Day- CANCELLED Cancelled due to ongoing interior works by Govia Thameslink Railway.
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WFD Branch – ‘Members’ Presentations’, plus Lizzie’s Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls! 2nd December 2025
WFD Watford Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford, United KingdomAnother chance for Watford Branch members to show off your prowess with a camera (but don’t worry about the quality, feel the width!) – stills or videos, film or digital *. Please bring along some 35mm slides or image files on a memory stick or DVD disc and we’ll endeavour to treat everyone to your…
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Steam & Diesel in the Northern Fells since 2017 by Ian Pilkington
MCN Liverpool Cheshire Lines Sports & Recreation Club, Southmead Road, Allerton, Liverpool, United Kingdom -
FLL – Branch AGM followed by a video presentation
FLL Carnforth Royal Station Hotel, Market Street, Carnforth, United KingdomAfter our Branch AGM Colin Kennington will show us some videos taken in Germany, Manchester and diversions over the Settle and Carlisle.
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Archive And Library Open Day – CANCELLED
RCTS Library Leatherhead Station Approach, Leatherhead, United KingdomArchive And Library Open Day- CANCELLED Cancelled due to ongoing interior works by Govia Thameslink Railway.
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Milton Keynes Branch Meeting – Branch AGM followed by member’s presentations
MKY Milton Keynes Network Rail - The Quadrant: MK, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United KingdomBranch AGM followed by member's presentations. The formalities of the AGM are normally concluded in a timely manner, so please also join us for some fun presentations afterwards and maybe a quiz or two!
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Bristol Meeting – ‘The Swansea Vale Railway’ by John Miles.
BTL North Filton St Teresa’s Church Hall, 71 Gloucester Road, North Filton, United KingdomThe Swansea Vale Railway was a major factor in the life of the Swansea Valley for well over 100 years. Origionally an independent concern, it was taken over by the Midland Railway and hence linked through to the rest of the UK via Brecon. John Miles tells the story of the railway, its employees and…