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Mangapps Farm Railway
Mangapps Farm Railway
A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by John Jolly. Members of the branch may recall the most enjoyable visit we made to Mangapps Farm railway a couple of years ago. John is the owner. Doors open 13:30.
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Günter Oczko’s World Steam – a Further Selection
Günter Oczko’s World Steam – a Further Selection
Our member Günter Oczko brings us a further selection of his photographs of steam around the world, from all five continents. Those who have attended his previous presentations will be aware of the treat in store, while we are promised a largely new selection of images. To avoid disappointment, don’t leave registration to the last…
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‘That Was the Year That Was – 1971’
‘That Was the Year That Was – 1971’
Our Chairman Geoff Plumb takes his usual July spot, this time presenting ‘That Was the Year That Was – 1971’. A very busy year covering railways in the UK, including British Railways, industrials, some North Wales narrow gauge, last of steam on London Transport, Humber paddle steamers, and the Bulmer’s Cider Train return to steam.…
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92 Squadron – from rust to renaissance
92 Squadron – from rust to renaissance
The Battle of Britain Locomotive Society owns and operates ex-British Railways Bulleid ‘Battle of Britain’ class pacific locomotive No.34081 ’92 Squadron’, named after the famous Spitfire squadron based at Biggin Hill during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Kevin Wilkins and Steve Lacey will outline the history, restoration and operation of this historic locomotive.
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Visit to Hull
Proposed itinerary.... Liverpool South Parkway D 08.30 Doncaster A 10.35 Doncaster D 11.28 Hull A 12.18 Hull D 14.26 Doncaster A 15.19 Doncaster D 15.42 Liverpool South Parkway A 17.49 LPY – DON day return £18.55 (with railcard) DON - HUL day return £15.00
Re-Creating the Past
Re-Creating the Past
A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City branch presentation by Des Shepherd. Doors open 19:00. Details to follow.
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The Year 2000 – UK and Overseas
The Year 2000 – UK and Overseas
Adrian's talk comprises of a chronological tour of pictures worldwide and in the UK in the first half of 2000. It visits: Cambodia, Myanmar, Denmark, Cuba and Canada. Interspersed are numerous UK scenes, many of which are not repeatable due to replacement by more modern stock. The preserved scene is also covered. Adrian has over…
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Outside Visit – Bradford Model Engineers – Please note change of date to Wednesday 19th July
Outside Visit – Bradford Model Engineers – Please note change of date to Wednesday 19th July
Bradford Model Engineers Northcliff Woods Park Shipley BD18 3DD
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RCTS West of England Branch Sales Stand
RCTS West of England Branch Sales Stand
Come and meet the branch! On 22/7 and 23/7 the branch will have a sales stand at the Exe Model Railway Exhibition at the Matford Livestock centre. Come and meet the committee and purchase from the well stock sales stand which will be selling books magazines, photographic prints and other items, all in aid of…
Archive and Library Open Day – CANCELLED
Archive and Library Open Day – CANCELLED
Archive and Library Open Day Cancelled due to railstrikes making it difficult for volunteers and visitors to get to Leatherhead.
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RCTS West of England Branch Sales Stand
RCTS West of England Branch Sales Stand
Come and meet the branch! On 22/7 and 23/7 the branch will have a sales stand at the Exe Model Railway Exhibition at the Matford Livestock centre. Come and meet the committee and purchase from the well stock sales stand which will be selling books magazines, photographic prints and other items, all in aid of…
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The GER – Rarely Other than Idiosyncratic
The GER – Rarely Other than Idiosyncratic
A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City branch presentation by Ray Schofield. Doors open 13:30. Details to follow.
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A Modern Image – Not Quite
A Modern Image – Not Quite
A presentation by Peter Robins. Peter has been a lifelong railway enthusiast whose main interest is photographing the working railway whether it be steam, or other forms of traction. He retired from the railway industry in 2016 after 42 years all of which was based on the former Western Region. He travelled extensively at home…
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Visit to the Avon Valley Railway
Visit to the Avon Valley Railway
Midweek lunchtime visit to the Avon Valley Railway at Bitton Station. Meet up to ride or photograph trains and enjoy lunch in the buffet. Tables reserved in buffet coach 'Rose' from 12 noon.