Peter Robins takes us a on a tour of all the Regions of British Rail, mainly in the 1970s & 1980s, showing that we still had a long way to go to be a modern railway, as much steam-age infrastructure and practices were still in place.
Why not join us at the Old Church Rooms this month as we turn our attention to one of the most famous railways in the UK. Nigel Wassell will be taking the floor to celebrate the sesquicentenary of the Settle & Carlisle Railway, with the help of some famous friends, including John Spencer Gilks and…
Archive And Library Open Day
We have enjoyed electric traction on the East Coast Main Line for four decades now. Sam comes to the branch to tell us how it was done.
After our (hopefully) brief Annual General Meeting, we will be entertained by those members who have brought along their slides and/or digital images. Please notify the Branch Secretary in advance so that we can make sure we have the correct projectors available. Courtesy of the Scots Guards Club, we will also enjoy tea/coffee and warm…
Physical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall some parts of which will also be available on Zoom as a Hybrid Meeting. The meeting will commence with the AGM itself followed by member's digital images all of which will be available also via Zoom. We will show member's 35mm slides in the hall at the end of…
Archive And Library Open Day
AGM followed by a viewing of all entries to the 2026 photographic competition, followed by the results and presentation of certtificates.
Mebmers have 15 minutes to show 15 photos. there will also be a festive buffet.
presented by Colin Smith
