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The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery
Ian Boskett visits to tell the story of the most famous crime to occur on the railways, in this sixtieth anniversary year. Please note that this presentation will be in person only at Cox Green Community Centre. The meeting will not be available to join online.
3 events,
An A-Z of Switzerland
An A-Z of Switzerland
A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation Presenter: Steve Ollive In the second of three parts describing the Railways of Switzerland, Steve will cover the railways from D to M inclusive, starting with the Dolder Bahn in Zurich and ending with the Transport Montreux-Vevey-Riviera now part of the MOB organisation. As with part one,…
1 event,
Refurbishment of the old Railway Bridges at Rail Corridor Singapore [Commonwealth Heritage Forum event]
Refurbishment of the old Railway Bridges at Rail Corridor Singapore [Commonwealth Heritage Forum event]
Wednesday 29 November, 1pm GMT, Wong Kia Fu: ‘Refurbishment of the old Railway Bridges at Rail Corridor Singapore', chaired by Kelvin Ang In 2011, the former Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) railway line ceased operations at the Tanjong Pager and Bukit Timah stations and the land was returned to Singapore. This presented an extraordinary opportunity to reimagine how…
1 event,
Narrow Gauge in the British Isles
Narrow Gauge in the British Isles
James Waite is well known as an enthusiast for narrow gauge railways, and has explored them all around the world, but tonight he is staying close to home, and confining himself to the British Isles, but covering both well and lesser known lines. For this virtual event, you require a ticket, via the ‘Buy Zoom…
1 event,
Steam in Southern Africa Through 26 Years
Steam in Southern Africa Through 26 Years
Long time branch member Roger Griffiths presents images of Steam Trains taken on numerous visits to South Africa.
2 events,
‘Members’ Presentations’, plus Lizzie’s Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls!
‘Members’ Presentations’, plus Lizzie’s Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls!
Another 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 photographic…
SCT Glasgow Suburban Electrification
SCT Glasgow Suburban Electrification
Glasgow Suburban Electrification The talk describes the origins of Glasgow’s ’Blue Trains’. The scale and complexity of the project(s) will be described, including initial teething problems causing total withdrawal of the fleet, the talk concluding with an explanation of how the Class 303 at Bo’ness was modified to operate with Blue Star fitted locomotives
3 events,
Leeds Engines of Empire [Commonwealth Heritage Forum event]
Leeds Engines of Empire [Commonwealth Heritage Forum event]
Wednesday 6 December, 6pm GMT: John McGoldrick, ‘Leeds Engines of Empire’, chaired by Rowenna Malone The city of Leeds is perhaps not as well-known as it should be as an industrial powerhouse. A major engine of the city’s prosperity was the railway locomotive building sector. Exports to former British and other colonies filled company order books…
agm and quiz for the machell trophy
agm and quiz for the machell trophy
our annual agm (brief) will be followed by the stephen machell trophy quiz
1 event,
Milton Keynes Branch Annual General Meeting
Milton Keynes Branch Annual General Meeting
AGM and member’s presentations. Further details to be confirmed nearer to the date.
2 events,
Wrexham & Shropshire – a Photographic Retrospective
Wrexham & Shropshire – a Photographic Retrospective
Geoff Plumb gives us a comprehensive look at this short-lived open access operator which nevertheless made a great impact in terms of quality travel. Photographic coverage, with privileged access, from the first crew training turns to the last public run and final empty stock working from Wrexham to Wembley Depot. For this virtual event, you…
6 events,
Stuart Underdown’s Southern Memories
Stuart Underdown’s Southern Memories
The late Stuart Underdown was a Society member and an accomplished photographer, who put together a number of presentations, including this one, of his 'Southern Memories', of his own photographs covering the period from the early 1960s through the 1970s, together with some much older images that he had collected, and ranging from Kent to…
Sheffield Branch Christmas Social
Sheffield Branch Christmas Social
Our traditional pre-Christmas social: Sheffield branch committee members will present a variety of photos, some seasonal, plus at least one quiz!
3 events,
Da train fo Bo …. [Commonwealth Heritage Forum event]
Da train fo Bo …. [Commonwealth Heritage Forum event]
Wednesday 13 December, 6pm GMT: Helen Ashby and Colonel Steve Davies, ‘Da train fo Bo ….’, chaired by Isatu Smith Helen was Head of Knowledge and Collections at the National Railway Museum and is now a freelance heritage consultant. She was awarded the OBE for services to railway heritage in 2010 and in 2014 she helped set…
Rail Freight in Great Britain Today
Rail Freight in Great Britain Today
Rail Freight Group Director Maggie Simpson presents an update an overview of the situation regarding rail freight. In addition, she will present the prizes from there Branch's photographic competition.
Railways of Col Holman Stephens
Railways of Col Holman Stephens
Colonel Stephens and the economical railway While the ‘Colonel Stephens Railways’ have gained a reputation for being somewhat esoteric, down at heel and decrepit, this caricature is perhaps a bit unfair. The Victorian entrepreneur Lt-Colonel Holman Fred Stephens (1868-1931) was a great believer in the potential of low-cost railways, and was involved in upwards of…
1 event,
4 events,
An English Ramble – Robin Mathams
An English Ramble – Robin Mathams
Having previously his 'Scottish Ramble' - an excellent presentation covering many interesting locations, Robin now turns his attention to journeys made over a number of years throughout England. This promises to be another interesting show by this very capable raconteur.
Branch Annual General Meeting
Branch Annual General Meeting
Our annual review of the year that has passed, and a look at what is to come in the new year. Join us to have your say, or offer to help. Please note this meeting is in person at Cox Green Community Centre only, it will not be available to join online
2 events,
Industrial Action
Industrial Action
A Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation. This is a change from the previously advertised presentation. Presenter: Geoff Plumb. In the presentation Geoff will take a look at some industrial systems around the country, including steelworks at Corby and Staveley, paper mills in Kent, cement in Essex and a visit to Avonmouth Docks. Also,…
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Railways following Branch AGM
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Railways following Branch AGM
In November 2022 Stuart Hicks and other railway enthusiasts made a maiden visit to the railways of Saudi Arabia, not long after the country had started welcoming tourists. His trip took him to all three standard gauge passenger routes, an after-hours’ visit to the metro in the Women’s university, to the trolley bus route and…
2 events,
Great Western, The Hawksworth Years 1941-1947
Great Western, The Hawksworth Years 1941-1947
Frederick 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…
International Railways
International Railways
International 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.
1 event,
Britain’s Railways in the 1930s
Britain’s Railways in the 1930s
A 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…
Narrow Gauge in the British Isles