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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 his railway career 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, visiting…
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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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An evening of 1960’s colour photography
An evening of 1960’s colour photography
Peter Brabham from the Monmouthshire Railway Society will present images from Cardiff based photographers John Wiltshire and Derek Chaplin in the 1960s.
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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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Eastleigh Arlington Works Visit
Eastleigh Arlington Works Visit
A visit has been booked for Arlington Works for between 15 and 30 people. Details below, to book and arrange payment, up to 29/05/2024 or until the visit is full, contact John Godfrey tel: 07850 220009 email: solent@rcts.org.uk 9 Duddon Close West End Southampton SO18 3QA The cost is £15 per person. All money goes to…
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Who uses the railway?
Who uses the railway?
Physical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall also available via Zoom as a Hybrid 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…
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THE UNKINDEST CUTS OF ALL
THE UNKINDEST CUTS OF ALL
BRANCH COMMITTEE MEMBER NIGEL WASSELL WILL DELIVER THE THIRD ROWLAND PITYTARD MEMORIAL LECTURE BY LOOKING AT THE LINES AND STATIONS WHICH WERE CLOSED IN JUNE 1964
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Looking Back: An Enthusiast’s Journey Through The Last 60 Years
Looking Back: An Enthusiast’s Journey Through The Last 60 Years
Our annual joint meeting with the Marlow Railway Society, to be held at Bourne End Community Centre. In this presentation Tim will take us on an autobiographical journey in pictures through 60 years of enthusiasm. Primarily a 'loco' man but with very widespread interests, there will also be photos of other forms of transport, not…
“A Colour Rail Journey” – Presenter Paul Chancellor
“A Colour Rail Journey” – Presenter Paul Chancellor
Please note this a change of presenter to that previously advertised.
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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
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Günter Oczko and friends – Steam Worldwide between 1970 and 2024
Günter Oczko and friends – Steam Worldwide between 1970 and 2024
Günter is promising a further selection of excellent Steam photography from around the world, featuring both his own work, and of his friends Bernhard Haseneder and Dirk Hoellerhage. Countries featured include Germany (both West and East), Czechoslovakia, Turkey, India, South Africa and China, over the last half century (and a bit). An event to bring…
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