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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230420T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230420T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T103911Z
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SUMMARY:12 Years of China Steam from 1992
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/12-years-of-china-steam-from-1992/
LOCATION:NEA Darlington\, Darlington Cricket Club\, South Terrace\, Darlington\, DL1 5JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,NEA North East
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230419T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230419T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20230205T134619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T174651Z
UID:10002193-1681932600-1681941600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Gosling's Gallivants 2022
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/tbc/
LOCATION:SOE Eastleigh\, Junction Church (formerly Eastleigh Railway Institute)\, 2 Romsey Road\, Eastleigh\, SO50 9FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SOE Solent
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20220823T082824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T082824Z
UID:10001952-1681846200-1681855200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:55 years of Railway photography
DESCRIPTION:Les Nixon comes to give his inimitable review of his past wanderings.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/55-years-of-railway-photography/
LOCATION:HSD Hull\, The Highway\, Willerby Road\, Hull\, HU5 5LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,HSD Humberside,Indoor Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20221121T114805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T134640Z
UID:10002119-1681844400-1681853400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:All aboard the Pines Express (Part 2) - Postponed as speaker unable to get home due to closure of Didcot to Oxford Line
DESCRIPTION:Back in October 2019 Chris gave us Part 1 of this talk.  We are pleased that following an extended break due to Covid Chris is now coming back to give us Part 2 of this talk.  In Chris’ first talk he took us on the Somerset and Dorset Railway from Bath Green Park to Evercreech Junction.  In this second talk we travel from Burnham on Sea across the levels to Evercreech Junction\, before heading South towards Bournemouth West via Templecombe (change for Waterloo and the West Country).  In this talk Chris not only shows us the express trains on this route\, but also the various freight and local passenger traffic serving the numerous stations\, yards\, and depots along the route.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/all-aboard-the-pines-express-part-2/
LOCATION:TVY Didcot\, Didcot Civic Hall\, Britwell Road\, Didcot\, OX11 7JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,TVY Thames Valley
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/thames-valley-branch/Somerset-and-Dorset.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20221127T123834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T123834Z
UID:10002136-1681815600-1681833600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Archive and Library Open Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/archive-and-library-open-day-38/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230417T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230417T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20230103T115737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T080114Z
UID:10002174-1681759800-1681770600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Baltic Coast Express - A pictorial journey through Germany and Poland to Finland
DESCRIPTION:In 1990\, Enthusiast Holidays ran a tour called the “Baltic Coast Express” from London via Poland\, the Baltic States of Lithuania\, Latvia and Estonia to Leningrad\, now St. Petersburg. The return journey was via Finland\, Sweden and Denmark. It was only the second major railway tour to Russia and whilst there were a few minor teething problems\, the tour was a success. This presentation starts with images taken between 1975 and 1985 on previous visits to Germany and Poland then follows the tour through Russia to Finland.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/baltic-coast-express-a-pictorial-journey-through-germany-and-poland-to-finland/
LOCATION:ESX Shenfield\, Shenfield Parish Hall\, 60 Hutton Road\, Shenfield\, CM15 8LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,ESX South Essex
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/south-essex-branch/EU1190H.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230417T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20230409T140229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T140229Z
UID:10002247-1681740000-1681747200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Talyllyn Railway - David Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Our presenter\, David Mitchell has been a long time member of the Talyllyn Railway. His presentation will begin with the short 1953 film “A Heart of Gold” and then the history of the line from its early days right through to the present day. A show not to be missed.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-talyllyn-railway-david-mitchell/
LOCATION:WMD Coventry\, Cheylesmore Community Centre\, Arundel/Poitiers Road\, Coventry\, CV3 5JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:WMD West Midlands
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/west-midlands-branch/DSCN7396.a-COPY.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230415T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230415T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20230405T204702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T204702Z
UID:10002237-1681585200-1681594200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Peter Gray Miscellany
DESCRIPTION:For our final meeting of the current programme\, we will be having a evenings entertainment sharing some of the more obscure images from the camera of our former member Peter Gray. \nIt promises to be an interesting evening\,
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/a-peter-gray-miscellany/
LOCATION:WEN Exeter [Mint Methodist Church]\, Fore Street\, Exeter\, EX4 3AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:WEN West of England
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230414T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20221215T190633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T190702Z
UID:10002154-1681500600-1681509600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:East Coast Main Line - London King's Cross to York
DESCRIPTION:10 years since his last visit to the Bristol Branch Stephen Gay returns with a slide presentation on the East Coast Main Line.\nNOTE THIS IS THE SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/east-coast-main-line-london-kings-cross-to-york/
LOCATION:BTL North Filton\, St Teresa’s Church Hall\, 71 Gloucester Road\, North Filton\, BS34 7PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,BTL Bristol,Indoor Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/bristol-branch/Image-42-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230412T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230412T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20220825T201250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T202614Z
UID:10001960-1681327800-1681335000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:43 years on the railway - Robin Skinner
DESCRIPTION:Robin retired from the railway in 2018 and tells us his story of how he started out at Doncaster in 1975 through to his retirement – when he was working as Duty Operations Manager at York – and how the railway has changed during that time. \nRecommended Donations:-  RCTS Members £3\, Guests £4
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/43-years-on-the-railway-robin-skinner/
LOCATION:SFD Sheffield Farm Road Sports & Social Club\, Farm Road\, Sheffield\, S2 2TP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Event,SFD Sheffield
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230412T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230412T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20230318T180559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T180559Z
UID:10002227-1681326000-1681336800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:East Coast Main Line
DESCRIPTION:East Coast Main Line\, An Illustrated Slide Show Presentation Image Credit Stephen Gay
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/east-coast-main-line/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWL South Wales / De Cymru
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230412T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20221127T123752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T123752Z
UID:10002135-1681297200-1681315200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Archive and Library Open Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/archive-and-library-open-day-37/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230411T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20221024T165615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T230031Z
UID:10002089-1681241400-1681250400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Croydon & South London Branch AGM\, and Members' Images
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual General Meeting\, to give you an opportunity to discuss the present and future of the Branch. \nIt will be followed by a session of members’ images – your opportunity to show your work. Both conventional 35mm slide and digital projectors will be available. \nYour opportunity to speak out and show off!
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/april-2023-croydon-sl-meeting/
LOCATION:CSL Croydon\, East Croydon United Reformed Church\, Addiscombe Grove\, Croydon\, CR0 5LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,CSL Croydon & South London,Indoor Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/croydon-south-london-branch/2023/JGH_20210724_F8747_cr_cr-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230411T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20220916T195005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T195013Z
UID:10002011-1681241400-1681250400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Colchester in the Age of Steam
DESCRIPTION:On April 11th we are delighted to welcome Dave Goodyear who will present his collection of photographs of the Colchester area through to the end of 1962\, including the rebuilding of the station and the pilot electrification of the Clacton branch\, plus the steam-to-diesel transition from the late 1950s. This is guaranteed to be a fascinating evening\, rich in railway history and operational details – of which the first two carriages of the accompanying photograph are a foretaste!
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/colchester-in-the-age-of-steam/
LOCATION:CBR Fulbourn\, Cambridge\, The Swifts\, Haggis Gap\, Fulbourn\, Cambridge\, CB21 5HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,CBR Cambridge
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/cambridge-branch/Speaker-Images/19570713-COLCHESTER-70039-Dave-Goodyear-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230411T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20221024T151312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T160322Z
UID:10002083-1681241400-1681248600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:3 decades of change on the footplate - Lee Davies
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/30-years-on-the-footplate-lee-davies/
LOCATION:EMD Nottingham\, The New Mechanics\, 3 North Sherwood Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 4EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:EMD East Midlands
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230406T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230406T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20221228T142817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T142817Z
UID:10002168-1680809400-1680818400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nothing stays the same
DESCRIPTION:Mike Corbett\, former Wolverton Works Manager with a fifty-year railway career history\, reflects on his railway journey via Crewe Works\, Finsbury Park\, Stratford\, Lincoln\, Norwich\, Chart Leacon\, Wolverton\, Freightliner\, Atkins Rail and the ROSCOs\, together with some unusual events along the way.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/nothing-stays-the-same/
LOCATION:MKY Milton Keynes\, Network Rail - The Quadrant: MK\, Elder Gate\, Milton Keynes\, Buckinghamshire\, MK9 1EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Event,MKY Milton Keynes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/April-pic-Corbett--scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="MKY Milton Keynes branch":MAILTO:miltonkeynes@rcts.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230406T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20221127T123716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T123716Z
UID:10002134-1680778800-1680796800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Archive and Library Open Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/archive-and-library-open-day-36/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20220524T100400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T100405Z
UID:10001856-1680723000-1680730200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Railways of Warwickshire
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/railways-of-warwickshire/
LOCATION:FLL Carnforth\, Royal Station Hotel\, Market Street\, Carnforth\, LA5 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:FLL Furness Lakes and Lune
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230404T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230404T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20230312T150746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T150746Z
UID:10002226-1680634800-1680643800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Branch AGM\, followed by 'The Indian Hill Railways'\, by David Brace
DESCRIPTION:The Branch AGM will commence at 19:00 and we will get through this as quickly as we can! All present committee members are willing to continue in their posts – many thanks to them for their service over the past year. This will be followed by David Brace with a presentation on ‘The Indian Hill Railways’. \nDavid’s presentation will cover a trip with Ffestiniog Travel visiting the Shimla Railway\, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the Nilgiri Railway as well as the Delhi Transport Museum\, the Taj Mahal\, Delhi city and Chennai. \nPlease note the earlier start time of 19:00\, doors will be open from 18:45.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/branch-agm-followed-by-the-indian-hill-railways-by-david-brace/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/watford-branch/DB_DSC_0224a_DHR777.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230403T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230403T214500
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20220708T135628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T152830Z
UID:10001872-1680549300-1680558300@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:East Anglia-a review of the last ten years by Doctor Iain Scotchman
DESCRIPTION:Note that this event is on the FIRST Monday of the month.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/a-life-in-railways/
LOCATION:IPS Ipswich\, Greenfinch Church Hall\, Greenfinch Avenue\, Ipswich\, IP2 0SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,IPS Ipswich
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230401T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20221127T123624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T123624Z
UID:10002133-1680346800-1680364800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Archive and Library Open Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/archive-and-library-open-day-35/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230330T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230330T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20221115T230351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T171031Z
UID:10002105-1680204600-1680213600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Yes\, it Was 40 Years Ago
DESCRIPTION:In a Sequel to “Was it Really 40 Years Ago?”\, David Allen continues his Black & White photographic journey. \nBesides following the calendar through 1982\, the West Country and South Wales will be looked at specifically. Reflecting the fact that he has lived in Durham since 1970\, there will be a number of shots showing the North East of England. This will include a specific look at the ‘Last Years of Consett’. His large collection of views from the North West reflects frequent visits to his parents who lived on Merseyside. And much\, much more as they say! \nFor this virtual event there is a suggested donation of £2. If you wish to contribute just follow the National Meetings link below. \nTo receive information on coming National (and other) Zoom meetings\, please join the RCTS National Zoom E-mail List (RCTS-National@groups.io) by visiting https://groups.io/g/RCTS-National \, or by e-mail.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/march-2023-national-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Virtual Meeting\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:National Meeting,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/national-meetings/2023/1389004-copy_cr_1280.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Meetings":MAILTO:zoom-national@rcts.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230328T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230328T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20221024T151142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T151142Z
UID:10002082-1680031800-1680039000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Great Central Railway Signalling - Tom Ingall
DESCRIPTION:Note the change of date from that published in the programme leaflet
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/great-central-railway-signalling-tom-ingall/
LOCATION:EMD Nottingham\, The New Mechanics\, 3 North Sherwood Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 4EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:EMD East Midlands
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230327T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230327T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20221218T200918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T174656Z
UID:10002158-1679945400-1679954400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The electric railways of Merseyside
DESCRIPTION:Charles will be telling us all about an electric network that is the second largest in the country and somewhat overlooked by those in the South
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-electric-railways-of-merseyside/
LOCATION:MHD Cox Green\, Cox Green Community Centre\, Highfield Lane\, Cox Green\, Maidenhead\, SL6 3AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,MHD Windsor and Maidenhead,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/windsor-maidenhead-branch/07-March-image.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="MHD Windsor & Maidenhead Branch":MAILTO:maidenhead@rcts.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20220803T200005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T214543Z
UID:10001924-1679512500-1679520600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Great Train Robbery 1963
DESCRIPTION:Ian’s talk on the robbery is the result of years of research and fact finding together with his personal goal being\, how on earth do you stop a express train doing 95 miles per hour in the middle of nowhere and drive it yourself ??  Ian brings a 1960’s colour light signal with him to demonstrate how it was rigged to stop the train. \nThe talk isn’t about glorifying the robbers\, it’s about the British Rail staff and police too and stories behind their experience.\nThis year of course is the 60th anniversary of the robbery which makes it even more interesting !
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/great-train-robbery-1963/
LOCATION:CHR Bassil Shippam Centre\, Tozer Way\, St Pancras\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,CHR Chichester,Indoor Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/chichester-branch/23-03-Great-Train-Robbery-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20220823T082654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T082654Z
UID:10001951-1679427000-1679436000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:A tenth Colour-Rail journey
DESCRIPTION:Paul Chancellor gives his unique update on his latest finds.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/a-tenth-colour-rail-journey/
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,HSD Humberside,Indoor Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
CREATED:20221121T114146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T164515Z
UID:10002118-1679425200-1679434200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Current GWR Scene
DESCRIPTION:Mark Hopwood CBE (Managing Director GWR) will give us an update on current GWR operations and developments
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/current-gwr-scene/
LOCATION:TVY Didcot\, Didcot Civic Hall\, Britwell Road\, Didcot\, OX11 7JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:TVY Thames Valley
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Mark-Hopwood-Paddington-2018-3-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213737
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SUMMARY:West from Paddington – A Broad Gauge Journey
DESCRIPTION:When Brunel’s Great Western Railway – built on the broad gauge – was opened from London to Bristol at the beginning of the Victorian era\, it was one of the marvels of the age. The Rev. Canon Brian Arman\, Society President and Great Western Expert\, comes to lead us on a journey by Broad Gauge\, showing what we have missed\, starting from Paddington and heading West … we shall see how far we get.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/march-2023-croydon-sl-redhill-afternoon-meeting/
LOCATION:CSL Redhill\, Redhill Methodist Church\, Gloucester Road\, Redhill\, RH1 1BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,CSL Croydon & South London,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T110000
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CREATED:20221127T123537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T123537Z
UID:10002132-1679396400-1679414400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Archive and Library Open Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/archive-and-library-open-day-34/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230320T193000
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CREATED:20230103T115405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T084100Z
UID:10002173-1679340600-1679351400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Railway Engineering; A Driver's Eye View
DESCRIPTION:Andy Grimmett started on the railway at Stratford MPD in Sept 1974. By 1979 he had qualified as a driver and progressed through the links driving a large variety of traction. With the partial closure of Stratford Depot in Jan 1994\, he decided to move with 13 other drivers to Ilford Car Sheds where he stayed until retirement in 2022. More often than not\, Andy had his camera with him and was able to capture images that could only be attained by fellow railway employees. The engineering of the railway including many aspects of the infrastructure have been recorded by Andy\, and a selection of these photos will be seen in this presentation\, with some 1960’s views also included.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/railway-engineering-a-drivers-eye-view/
LOCATION:ESX Shenfield\, Shenfield Parish Hall\, 60 Hutton Road\, Shenfield\, CM15 8LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,ESX South Essex
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