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Railtours and Specials (Part 2)
Railtours and Specials (Part 2)
A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City branch presentation. Presenter: John Day. Following on from the May 2023 presentation “Railtours, Specials and Unusual Workings” this second presentation, on the same theme, looks at archive material that didn’t make the cut last time plus additional new material. A lot seems to have happened in the last year…
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My Early Photography, 1959-1966
My Early Photography, 1959-1966
Robin Patrick gives a presentation of his early black & white photography, from 1959 to 1966, a period in which he started work as a signalman at Roade. So 1964 with steam on WCML - the year he would most like to go back to - features strongly. But he also travelled around the country,…
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‘Underground Trains on the Isle of Wight’, by Brian Hardy
‘Underground Trains on the Isle of Wight’, by Brian Hardy
London Transport expert Brian Hardy makes a welcome return to the branch, this time looking at the variety of former LT stock that has worked on the Isle of Wight since 1967 and into the present day, carrying on the tradition of second-hand (pre-loved?) motive power and rolling stock used on the island. Please note…
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A Decade of Change – 2011 Onwards
A Decade of Change – 2011 Onwards
A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Peter Robins. Following my move to digital photography in 2011, this country-wide presentation takes a look over the following decade, including some steam charters, showing that our railways were still undergoing many changes. The subject matter of many of these "modern" 21st century images is now…
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Who uses the railway?
Who uses the railway?
Physical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall Phil's presentation will begin by describing the Rail Freight Group, it’s role and membership, and remind everyone that we all use the railway in our daily lives by virtue of the homes we live in, the energy we consume and the products we buy as consumers. It will expand…
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The History of the 125 High Speed Train 1975-2023
The History of the 125 High Speed Train 1975-2023
A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Richard Morris. The Inter City 125 High Speed Trains were introduced to the Great British public in 1975 after the Advanced Passenger Train project stalled a bit. The HSTs were intended to be a stop-gap, but ended up forming the core Inter City fleet for Britain's…
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Volks Railway Brighton – Outdoor Visit
Volks Railway Brighton – Outdoor Visit
Members visit to the Volks Railway, Brighton to include escorted tour of shed and workshops. You must book this event in advance as numbers are limited. Further details and bookings at chichester@rcts.org.uk