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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20250826T110602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T123640Z
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SUMMARY:Monorails of the 19th Century - Adrian Garner
DESCRIPTION:Adrian Garner started modelling monorails in the 1960’s and his research on monorails both within the UK and internationally has been collated into his two books on monorails covering the period to 1900 and the subsequent period from 1900 to 1950 \nAdrian’s talk will concentrate on the earlier period but if time allows he will dip into the latter. Whilst not an engineer\, his wider interests include model engineering and clock making. He is a member of both the Model Railway Club in London and a past chairman of the Society of Model and Experimental Engineers and writes occasional articles for a variety of railway and modelling magazines.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/monorails-of-the-19th-century-adrian-garner/
LOCATION:EMD Nottingham\, The New Mechanics\, 3 North Sherwood Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 4EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20251126T115032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T115032Z
UID:10003304-1771941600-1771950600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Appalachian Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Tony Field. \nDetails to follow. \nDoors open at 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/appalachian-wanderings/
LOCATION:HTC Welwyn\, Digswell Village Church Hall\, Welwyn\, Hertfordshire\, AL6 0DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,HTC Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20250429T204242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T204837Z
UID:10003044-1772046900-1772055000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Stratford Upon Avon to Cheltenham 1904 -1979
DESCRIPTION:‘Although Cheltenham opened in 1847 and Stratford in 1859\, it was nearly another 50 years before the 20 mile gap between Honeybourne & Cheltenham was filled. This show covers the whole route from a little north of Stratford station to Lansdown Junction in Cheltenham\, the vast majority of which no longer forms part of the national network.’
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/chr-branch-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Virtual Meeting\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,CHR Chichester,Indoor Event,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20251122T161514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T210948Z
UID:10003292-1772134200-1772143200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Twenty Years Ago - A look back at 2006
DESCRIPTION:Jeremy Harrison looks back to twenty years ago\, and what he was able to photograph then\, both at home and abroad\, ranging from his local tram stop to Eritrea\, showing the old and the new. \nFor this virtual event\, you will require a ticket. Free for RCTS members\, but a £2.00 donation will be requested at the checkout. Non-member tickets are £2.00. (Or you can join the Society in the same transaction to take advantage of members’ benefits). Rather than than making individual donations for each meeting\, members may prefer to make a bulk donation at https://rcts.org.uk/product/donation-society/. \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 to RCTS-National+subscribe@groups.io.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/february-2026-national-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Virtual Meeting\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:National Meeting,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Meetings":MAILTO:zoom-national@rcts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20250830T163330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T163330Z
UID:10003203-1772220600-1772229600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:"Modern Railways unconventional views" by Nigel Capelle
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/modern-railways-unconventional-views-by-nigel-capelle/
LOCATION:Fulwood Lawn Tennis club Highgate Ave  Preston PR2 8DY\, Highgate Ave\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR2 8DY
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,LNW Lancashire & North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20251229T102622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T102622Z
UID:10003342-1772276400-1772294400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Archive And Library Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Archive And Library Open Day
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/archive-and-library-open-day-156/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20260127T154214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T142115Z
UID:10003408-1772564400-1772573400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch Meeting - 'From the Back of the Cupboard'\, by Steve Batty\, 3rd March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Steve Batty heads south again to present ‘From the Back of the Cupboard’\, because it’s made up of B&W shots he has always ignored before when putting a show together\, but which he thinks really deserve a viewing. It also made him wonder why B&W gets ignored so much\, so made the show entirely B&W.  Some are 35mm but most are medium format 6×7. Steam and modern traction both feature in the presentation. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for a 19:00 start\, with a half-time break for refreshments\, and we aim to finish around 21:30.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-meeting-from-the-back-of-the-cupboard-by-steve-batty-3rd-march-2026/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20260111T172416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T172416Z
UID:10003373-1772650800-1772661600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:My All-Line Rover Routes in Earlier Days
DESCRIPTION:Taking place a week earlier than normal owing to availability issues at our regular venue\, the march meeting of the South Wales/De Cymru branch of RCTS will feature a presentation by Noel Thompson on his travels round the UK using an All Lines Rover Ticket. As usual\, our well stocked preloved book stall will be open for you to make that vital addition to our library and will be be serving complimentary tea and coffee at half time\, when our competitively priced Kit Kats will be available. \nDoors open 7pm for a 7;30 start
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/my-all-line-rover-routes-in-earlier-days-2/
LOCATION:SWL Radyr\, Cardiff\, Old Church Rooms / Hen Ysgoldy'r Eglwys\, Park Road\, Radyr\, Cardiff\, CF15 8DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,SWL South Wales / De Cymru
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/south-wales-branch/710269-Barking-Riverside-to-Gospel-Oak.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20260116T160709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T160709Z
UID:10003378-1772652600-1772659800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Railways around Londoen and the SE
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/railways-around-londoen-and-the-se/
LOCATION:station hotel carnforth\, carnforth\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,FLL Furness Lakes and Lune,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20251111T175525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T185639Z
UID:10003276-1772652600-1772661600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:FLL - Railway Around London and the South East
DESCRIPTION:with James Sutcliffe
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/railway-around-london-and-the-south-east/
LOCATION:FLL Carnforth\, Royal Station Hotel\, Market Street\, Carnforth\, LA5 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,FLL Furness Lakes and Lune
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20251229T102830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T102830Z
UID:10003343-1772708400-1772726400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Archive And Library Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Archive And Library Open Day
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/archive-and-library-open-day-157/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20251010T112105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T112105Z
UID:10003242-1772739000-1772748000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:'All Things Freight' by Maggie Simpson
DESCRIPTION:A presentation by the Director General of the Rail Freight Group\, Maggie Simpson OBE.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/all-things-freight-by-maggie-simpson/
LOCATION:MKY Milton Keynes\, Network Rail - The Quadrant: MK\, Elder Gate\, Milton Keynes\, Buckinghamshire\, MK9 1EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Event,MKY Milton Keynes
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ORGANIZER;CN="MKY Milton Keynes branch":MAILTO:miltonkeynes@rcts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20251115T164929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T165156Z
UID:10003290-1772825400-1772834400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Meeting - 'Midland Blue - Midland Railway Lines in the 1980's by Stewart Jolly.
DESCRIPTION:After a short A.G.M. Branch Treasurer Stewart Jolly will present ‘Midland Blue\, covering Midland Railway lines in the 1980’s.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/bristol-meeting-midland-blue-midland-railway-lines-in-the-1980s-by-stewart-jolly/
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20260127T124132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T124132Z
UID:10003398-1773100800-1773187199@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to Doncaster
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/visit-to-doncaster-7/
LOCATION:Lancashire
CATEGORIES:MCN Merseyside Cheshire & North Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20250826T110532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T171855Z
UID:10003179-1773151200-1773158400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Swindon to Swindon via Swindon - Richard Binding
DESCRIPTION:We start at Swindon – head west on the “new” route to South Wales as far as the Bristol/Gloucester route where we turn north – taking in the Midland Route with appropriate motive power. A visit to the iconic Severn Bridge along the way before arrival at Gloucester. We return south via Stroud Chalford and Sapperton to Swindon. Reversing again we head south west to Westbury and then up the Berks and Hants to Reading followed by a dash back to Swindon via Didcot.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/swindon-to-swindon-via-swindon-richard-binding/
LOCATION:EMD Nottingham\, The New Mechanics\, 3 North Sherwood Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 4EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20251126T115602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T114102Z
UID:10003305-1773151200-1773160200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Timetable Planning - A Dark Art\, Plus More.
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Dave Hepper. \nAfter a career in Operational Planning\, retired Anglia Train Planning Manager Dave Hepper will be talking on how (and how not) to plan a timetable. But not just timetabling\, Dave will also explain how traction and traincrew diagrams resource the timetable\, and touch on traincrew rosters too. \nA complex subject\, but by using examples from the Elizabeth line timetable\, where Dave retired after 43 years service\, hopefully the myth that timetabling is a ‘Dark Art’ can be dispelled. \nDoors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/timetable-planning-a-dark-art-plus-more/
LOCATION:HTC Hitchin\, St Mark's Church\, St Mark's Close\, Lancaster Avenue\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG5 1UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,HTC Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20250912T212748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T212748Z
UID:10003228-1773169200-1773176400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Robin Gibbons - The 1923 Grouping
DESCRIPTION:We have all heard of the Grouping but how much do we really know about it? Robin Gibbons takes a deep dive into the Grouping including looking at the development of the railway companies in Great Britain up to that point\, their uneasy relationship with Parliament\, the background to the Grouping including the impact of the First World War\, how the Grouping was implemented and a brief look at how the “Big Four” fared from a financial viewpoint
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/robin-gibbons-the-1923-grouping/
LOCATION:SFD Sheffield Farm Road Sports & Social Club\, Farm Road\, Sheffield\, S2 2TP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,SFD Sheffield
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20250617T164216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T073044Z
UID:10003104-1773171000-1773180000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:"1972 – That Was The Year That Was" by Geoff Plumb
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome Geoff Plumb again for more of his many days out around and about\, including UK scenes in Brighton\, Bristol and the London area\, among others. West Germany features quite strongly\, and the main event sees a visit to South Africa\, Swaziland and Mozambique for a feast of steam\, in repose and in action! A great evening not to be missed!
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/1972-that-was-the-year-that-was-by-geoff-plumb/
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/20260310-Geoff-Plumb-E1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20251130T214317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T214317Z
UID:10003324-1773171000-1773180000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Croydon & SL Branch AGM and Members’ Images
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual General Meeting\, to be followed by Members’ Images. Your chance to speak up and show off! \nSince our last AGM a year ago\, it is fair to say the Branch has had another somewhat problematic year\, struggling to keep going. So I would urge you all to attend\, to discuss the future of the branch. While our three active committee members – Rob Burridge\, Robert Bourton and Jeremy Harrison – are all willing to continue as Branch officers\, subject to your approval\, we really need some new blood on the committee to help take the branch forward. As Rob has put it:\nPLEASE COME AND SUPPORT THE BRANCH. BRING YOUR IDEAS\, AND HELP IT GO FORWARD. \nFollowing the business part of the meeting\, there will be a presentation of members’ images – an opportunity for you to contribute\, and show off what you have done. Both conventional 35mm slide and digital projectors will be available.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/csl-march-2026-croydon-sl-branch-agm-and-members-images/
LOCATION:CSL Croydon\, East Croydon United Reformed Church\, Addiscombe Grove\, Croydon\, CR0 5LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,CSL Croydon & South London
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/croydon-south-london-branch/2025/JGH_20251119_G2208_stcr.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20251229T102903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T102903Z
UID:10003344-1773226800-1773244800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Archive And Library Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Archive And Library Open Day
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/archive-and-library-open-day-158/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185241
CREATED:20250530T153538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T152035Z
UID:10003085-1773325800-1773333000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Paddle Steamer Waverley - 50 years of preservation
DESCRIPTION:Ian Quinn will tell us the story\, recollections and memories of keeping the LNER’s 1947-built PS Waverley afloat during her preservation years and beyond. A book based on the presentation title\, written by the speaker and featuring over 200 photos from around Britain\, including the Forth\, will be available @ £20.00\, sales of which will be in aid of the Waverley. \nThe PS Waverley om a typical cruise
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/topic-to-be-confirmed/
LOCATION:SCT Edinburgh\, Scots Guards Club\, 2 Clifton Terrace\,\, Edinburgh\, EH12 5DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,SCT Scotland
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185242
CREATED:20260101T090025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T185226Z
UID:10003357-1773342000-1773351000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:East Midlands Railways 1970-2000
DESCRIPTION:Brian visits us with a pictorial presentation of images taken in the East Midlands area in the latter part of the 20th Century
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/east-midlands-railways-1970-2000/
LOCATION:PBR Peterborough\, St Luke’s Church\, Mayor's Walk\, Peterborough\, PE3 6EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,PBR Peterborough
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/peterborough-branch/East-Midlands-1970-2000.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="PBR Peterborough branch":MAILTO:peterborough@rcts.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T185242
CREATED:20250827T143811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T203227Z
UID:10003195-1773667800-1773675900@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Railways Remembered - Lake District and North Lancashire by Charles Roberts
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/speaker-subject-tbc-2/
LOCATION:MCN Bromborough\, The Bromborough Suite. The Merebrook\, Greenfields Avenue\, Bromborough\, Wirral\, Merseyside\, CH62 6DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MCN Merseyside Cheshire & North Wales
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185242
CREATED:20260225T111723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T111723Z
UID:10003412-1773669600-1773676800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Welsh Highland Railway - Past\, Present & Future - Nick Booker
DESCRIPTION:Making this presentation is Nick Booker\, Chairman of the Welsh Highland Railway Heritage Group and a member of the FR/WHR Heritage Advisory Committee
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-welsh-highland-railway-past-present-future-nick-booker/
LOCATION:Lancashire
CATEGORIES:WMD West Midlands
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/west-midlands-branch/WHR-Poster1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185242
CREATED:20251013T160041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T110505Z
UID:10003252-1773689400-1773700200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The History and Development of Stratford Depot
DESCRIPTION:This presentation outlines the history and development of Stratford depot\, then describes the depot in the late 1980s and his experiences as an engineering trainee there.  The various workings of the depot are detailed\, together with the area it served at the time.  It closes with the decline and eventual closure of the depot.\n\nHugh commenced his railway career in September 1987 as an engineering trainee.  He spent his first 3 months in the training school at Derby Litchurch Lane works before moving to Stratford depot.  After gaining his engineering qualifications and completing his training\, he spent 2 years at Bounds Green Intercity depot working on class 91 locomotives and Mk4 coaches.  He moved to Eurostar in May 1994 where he spent the majority of his career.  He began at North Pole International depot as a technician and progressed through various supervisory and management roles.  These involved the maintenance\, fault finding\, repair and reliability of class 373 units.  After a stint with Network Rail\, he returned to Eurostar to assist with the introduction of the class 374 units\, liaising with SNCF\, SNCB and the Dutch railways NS.  He took early retirement from Eurostar Temple Mills International depot a few years ago\, finishing his career as a senior electrical engineer.\n\nPhysical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall also available on Zoom as a Hybrid Meeting.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-history-and-development-of-stratford-depot/
LOCATION:ESX Shenfield\, Shenfield Parish Hall\, 60 Hutton Road\, Shenfield\, CM15 8LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,ESX South Essex,Hybrid Event,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185242
CREATED:20251229T102938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T102938Z
UID:10003345-1773745200-1773763200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Archive And Library Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Archive And Library Open Day
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/archive-and-library-open-day-159/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185242
CREATED:20251012T113703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T211151Z
UID:10003250-1773774000-1773783000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:TVY - Britain's Changing Railway from Outside and In
DESCRIPTION:Phil Deaves – a career railwayman\, takes us on a journey looking at Britain’s changing railway.\nStarting in the 1980’s\, his early interest in railways with his local church Crusader group holidays\,\nvisiting engine sheds and stations\, through the various jobs and roles he has had in his railway\ncareer. On the way we will look at some of the projects Phil has worked upon\, with an ‘inside’ view\nof some developments related to his employment.\nAlso\, within this talk\, Phil will give us an ‘inside view’ of his role as role as the infrastructure editor\nfor the RCTS Railway Observer magazine
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/britains-changing-railway-from-outside-and-in/
LOCATION:TVY Didcot\, Didcot Civic Hall\, Britwell Road\, Didcot\, OX11 7JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,TVY Thames Valley
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185242
CREATED:20250830T202755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T202755Z
UID:10003210-1773775800-1773784800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:My Further Local Favourites
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/my-further-local-favourites/
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:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185242
CREATED:20250709T203910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T203910Z
UID:10003125-1773862200-1773871200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tracks in the Mist - Volume 2
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/tracks-in-the-mist-volume-2/
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:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185242
CREATED:20250822T103526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T062415Z
UID:10003155-1773946800-1773955800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:NEA Branch - A Northern View
DESCRIPTION:presented by RO Branch News Editor\, Steve Batty
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/a-northern-view/
LOCATION:NEA Darlington\, Darlington Cricket Club\, South Terrace\, Darlington\, DL1 5JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,NEA North East
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