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Northampton Gateway Strategic Railfreight Interchange, by George Collinson
Northampton Gateway Strategic Railfreight Interchange, by George Collinson
Northampton Gateway Strategic Railfreight Interchange – Project Overview and Construction Update, by George Collinson. Note this is a Virtual Zoom Meeting for which you can register via the 'Register with Zoom' link below. There is no charge for this meeting but donations would be gratefully received, these can be made by following the 'organiser' link,…
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isle of man and irish peat bog railway
isle of man and irish peat bog railway
colin kenni9ngton will present a series of videos from the isle of man and irish peat bog railways
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Travels in 2023
Travels in 2023
For our first meeting of 2024, please join us on Zoom with member John Tigg who will take us on his travels through 2023, from the lineside on the WCML to Fawley Hill, and from Tallylyn to Barrow Hill.
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Scenes from the 1960’s in colour. By John Sloane
Scenes from the 1960’s in colour. By John Sloane
Featuring many images from around the North West including some fascinating industrial views as well as images from visits around the country.
Hugh Ballantyne’s Somerset & Dorset Railway
Hugh Ballantyne’s Somerset & Dorset Railway
Hugh's excellent pictures presented by his friend Hugh Pelham
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Irish Rail 2004-2008: A Period of Rapid Change
Irish Rail 2004-2008: A Period of Rapid Change
David Allen was made aware of an ongoing programme involving resignalling and the delivery a large fleet of dmus, following a meeting in 2003 with the then Modernisation Manager Irish Rail, Oliver Doyle, The aim was to rid secondary routes of loco haulage and at the same time, replace traditional mechanical signalling by centralised control…
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That was the Year that Was – 1966
That was the Year that Was – 1966
1966 was a busy year for Geoff: whilst still a schoolboy, he covered a considerable amount of the country. This presentation includes scenes on various North Wales Narrow Gauge Lines and the Cambrian Coast, holidays in the north west of England and several RCTS railtours. These include the ’Somerset & Dorset Farewell’, the ‘Longmoor Military…
The Corris Railway – Past, Present & Future
The Corris Railway – Past, Present & Future
A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation. THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE PUBLISHED PROGRAMME Presenter: Chris Jones. Chris is stepping in at very short notice, as Richard Allen is unfortunately unable to attend. Doors open 19:00
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BRANCH AGM FOLLOWED BY ON MONA’S ISLE and THE STATFOLD BARN RAILWAY
BRANCH AGM FOLLOWED BY ON MONA’S ISLE and THE STATFOLD BARN RAILWAY
Following the Branch AGM we will feature two short presentations: On Mona's Isle by  Nigel Wassell and The Statfold Barn Railway by Phil Stallard
Out and about in the UK and Europe 2023 by Robert Pritchard
Out and about in the UK and Europe 2023 by Robert Pritchard
Robert Pritchard returns with his traditional New Year virtual show and will present a wide selection of his photos from recent travels in the UK and Europe. Nine different countries will feature tonight, and whilst most images will be from the UK, Robert will also describe a marathon 21 hour journey by train from Bratislava…
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SCT Photographic Review of 2022 & 2023
SCT Photographic Review of 2022 & 2023
Photographic Review of 2022 & 2023 Keith will present the latest instalment of his photographic reviews.
AGM followed by Stuart Hammond – In Search of Steam
AGM followed by Stuart Hammond – In Search of Steam
The AGM will take place in the first part of the evening, and be followed by a talk from Stuart Hammond one of our members who will entertain with a talk entitled "In search of Steam and other Railway images"
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Lessons learnt from the Hixon and Ladbroke Grove Disasters – Fraser Pithie
Lessons learnt from the Hixon and Ladbroke Grove Disasters – Fraser Pithie
Today our good friend, Fraser Pithie, turns his attention to railway accidents as he describes the Hixon and Ladbroke Grove disasters and the lessons learnt from these events. One not to be missed.
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Rail Reminiscences
Rail Reminiscences
A personal retrospective looking back over the last 50 years to date at the ‘Big Railway’, Main Line Steam, the maturing Preservation scene and with a little infrastructure and Overseas thrown in.
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Rail in Japan
Rail in Japan
There's more to the system than bullet-trains and cramming commuters onto suburban trains. Old bogie tramcars running on the streets of many cities, tilting and double-deck trains on the 3ft 6ins, childish trains, ugly trains, pay-as-you-leave single-unit diesel railcars, even scheduled steam operation. All will be revealed. And of course legendary cleanliness, punctuality, and politeness.
“Fifty Years Ago” – Presenter Roger Hepworth
“Fifty Years Ago” – Presenter Roger Hepworth
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CHANGE TO THE PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED MEETING
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An evening with Father’s slides
An evening with Father’s slides
Derek Cross was one of the most well known railway photographers during the latter years of steam and early modern traction eras. His Son David will be sharing a selection of these images for us to to enjoy. Following digitisation of the slide material, we are delighted to offer this show as a Hybrid meeting.
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Steam in the British Isles
Steam in the British Isles
The show starts with 10 b&w shots in 1962, and then continues all in colour starting in Northern Ireland. Moving to Scotland, we then continue down through northern England as far as the Peak district, then via Crewe into Wales, before moving on to South Western & the South of England. We end around the…
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From War to Nationalisation: Britain’s Railways from 1945 into the 1950s
From War to Nationalisation: Britain’s Railways from 1945 into the 1950s
A presentation from the LCGB/NRM Ken Nunn collection, by Jeremy Harrison, of images from 1945 into the 1950s. This was a period of rapid change, as the railways changed from their drab, run down appearence at the end of the war, to a bright, clean new order, with the first glimpses of modernisation and a…
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Steam in the Kings Cross Area – in the 50’s and 60’s
Steam in the Kings Cross Area – in the 50’s and 60’s
A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation. Presenter: David Percival. It was in 1953 that the Percival family moved from South London to North Hertfordshire. For the next ten years, until the end of regular steam in the area, David spotted at the ECML lineside, travelled by train to school and latterly commuted to…
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East West Rail Update & The Newport Nobby
East West Rail Update & The Newport Nobby
Join us for another evening of members' presentations on Zoom. Clive Pepper will present an update on the developments with East West Rail and Steve Dexter will take a look back at the Newport Pagnell branch line.
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an accidental but joyous career on the railways
an accidental but joyous career on the railways
eddie pollock will guide us through his working life on the railways
2 February 2024 ‘Steam & Semaphores to Penzance’, presented by Nick Dudman.
2 February 2024 ‘Steam & Semaphores to Penzance’, presented by Nick Dudman.
Maurice Dudman's excellent slides presented by his son Nick. In Part 1 we reached Weston-Super-Mare and so tonight we will continue on to Penzance.
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RCTS West of England Branch Meeting “The Barnstaple & Okehampton Branches through the years” David Mitchell
RCTS West of England Branch Meeting “The Barnstaple & Okehampton Branches through the years” David Mitchell
RCTS West of England Branch meeting will feature another talk by Branch Chair David Mitchell with a talk entitled "The Barnstaple & Okehampton Branches through the years" - a mix with mainly B&W oldies more modern, mainly colour stuff from Dave camera. *******PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE******** Owing to Parking issues at the Mint the…