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A Steam Enthusiast’s Paradise: Turkey 1978-1983
A Steam Enthusiast’s Paradise: Turkey 1978-1983
If after the Christmas celebrations you're getting fed up with assum Meleagris gallopavo domesticus, come and enjoy a presentation of Turcorum ferri vapor equis, from excellent photographer Peter Robins. Turkey was a steam enthusiast's paradise between 1978 and 1983 as locos from more than twenty different classes were used over much of the country. The…
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‘Railways and Me – Full Circle’ – by John Dyer.
‘Railways and Me – Full Circle’ – by John Dyer.
This will be a fairly wide-ranging personal perspective which might be described as ‘Bidston, Birkenhead and Beyond’. It starts with my interest in steam railways as a youth and railways generally, which was kindled locally on Merseyside where I was born and bred, and gradually expanding to other locations further afield. There are lots of…
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Northampton Gateway
Northampton Gateway
For our first meeting of the year, George Collinson, Sponsor for Network Rail North West & Central Region gives an insight into the development of Northampton Gateway via our online ‘Zoom’ meeting.
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To Scotland for Steam
To Scotland for Steam
Bristol Branch Chairman Brian Arman will be taking us on a journey over the border in search of steam.
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CANCELLED – Archive & Library Open Day
CANCELLED – Archive & Library Open Day
This Archive & Library open day is CANCELLED. As the RMT are on strike, it is unlikely that visitors will be able to come to Leatherhead by train. If anyone wishes to visit the Archive and Library on a non-strike day over Christmas and the New Year, please contact archive@rcts.org.uk to arrange a convenient day.
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Railways at the Dawn of Nationalisation
Railways at the Dawn of Nationalisation
A presentation (via Zoom) of photographs from the Sutton Coldfield Railway Society’s Moseley Archive of over 2000 photographs taken by Percy Moseley between 1911 and the 1970s. This presentation will cover the years from 1946 to 1949 - the time of Nationalisation, when the Big Four became British Railways - and will be made by…
LNWR Webb Compounds – Peter Davis
LNWR Webb Compounds – Peter Davis
This is a virtual meeting - Click the link below to register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83794682682?pwd=SFVUNUt2VFV1TTBBb2pwSzJmUXZVdz09 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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The Brecon & Merthyr Railway
The Brecon & Merthyr Railway
A History of the Brecon and Merthyr Railway and a journey along the routes
Out and about post the pandemic – Robert Pritchard
Out and about post the pandemic – Robert Pritchard
Robert presents a wide selection of photos of his recent travels in the UK and Europe from 2021-22 For this virtual event there is a suggested donation of £2. If you wish to contribute just follow the SFD Sheffield branch link below.
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Transport on the Isle of Man
Transport on the Isle of Man
A new presentation from Ian, including the Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway, Groudle Glen and a few buses.
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Nottinghamshire & the East Midlands – Mix of Stills & Cine
Nottinghamshire & the East Midlands – Mix of Stills & Cine
An interesting presentation of mainly 1960s Stills & Cine mainly set in Nottinghamshire and The East Midlands.
The Railways of Mid-Anglia, 1845 to 2023
The Railways of Mid-Anglia, 1845 to 2023
An exploration of the railway network of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire: how and why it developed in the way it did and the impact the railways have had on the region’s landscape, towns (particularly the major rail centres of Cambridge, March and Peterborough), industries and agriculture, as well as motive power and rolling stock. Until taking…
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A look at the history of the Wallingford and Watlington Railway
A look at the history of the Wallingford and Watlington Railway
The presentation will look at the history of the Branch Line from the original opening in 1866 to the current day and an explanation of how the nickname of the “ The Bunk” came about. This includes takeover by the GWR in 1872, building of the station at Cholsey and subsequent growth in traffic pre-WW2…
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The Collett Years
The Collett Years
Society President Revd. Canon Brian Arman returns to the Branch - this time with his presentation on "Great Western - The Collett Years". Some pandemic thing got in the way of Brian's first attempt to bring this presentation to us in 2020, so we are very much looking forward to now getting chance to welcome…
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Railway Holidays in the West Country Part One – Cornwall
Railway Holidays in the West Country Part One – Cornwall
Happy holiday memories over many years are recalled in Stuart's presentation. Travelling there by train was always a major part of the attraction. Please note: Attendance on Zoom requires pre-purchase of a ticket @ £2. Follow the Register with Zoom link below.
More from the Peter Bland collection (Part 5) by Bryan Cross
More from the Peter Bland collection (Part 5) by Bryan Cross
A welcome return by Bryan to continue the long running series
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The Ilkeston Tramway 1903-1931 system – Stephen Flinders
The Ilkeston Tramway 1903-1931 system – Stephen Flinders
Please note that this is an afternoon meeting
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Through the Lens, Through the Years – Cornwall
Through the Lens, Through the Years – Cornwall
Nigel says - 'We start way down west in Penzance and then work our way east, we'll visit the branch lines to St Ives, Falmouth (of course), Newquay and Looe. We'll also look at the clay lines and the Bodmin & Wenford Railway. We cross the border into Plymouth and finish on the Gunnislake branch,…
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After the Grouping
After the Grouping
Jeremy Harrison presents a selection of images from the LCGB/NRM Ken Nunn collection, covering the period 1923-1929. This year marks the Centenary of the 1923 Grouping, when most of the Railways of Great Britain were amalgamated into the 'Big Four' - the greatest reorganisation they had suffered in their first century, which was marked by…
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Swanning Around London – in the 1980’s
Swanning Around London – in the 1980’s
A Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation. Presented by Jeremy Harrison. In 1986 Network SouthEast and London Transport introduced the One-Day Capitalcard, giving unlimited travel across Greater London by Train, Tube and Bus, with the slogan 'All You Need To Swan Around London'. Jeremy Harrison took advantage of this to Swan Around London with…
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A Pictorial Journey along the East West Rail Route – Bletchley to Bicester 2022
A Pictorial Journey along the East West Rail Route – Bletchley to Bicester 2022
Branch committee member Clive Pepper shows the progress made on reinstating the East-West link between Bletchley and Bicester via our online ‘Zoom’ meeting.
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Steam & Semaphores to Penzance
Steam & Semaphores to Penzance
Steam & Semaphores from Paddington to Penzance via Bristol. Maurice Dudman's slides presented by his son Nick.
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