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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260109T235617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T003533Z
UID:10003368-1779130800-1779139800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Here\, There and Everywhere (evening meeting)
DESCRIPTION:This event is not at the usual time\, it is an evening meeting starting at 7pm.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/here-there-and-everywhere/
LOCATION:NHN Northampton – Weston Favell\, Weston Favell Parish Hall\, Booth Lane South\, Northampton\, NN3 3EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NHN Northampton
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20250831T220050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T091228Z
UID:10003218-1779132600-1779141600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Seaton Tramway
DESCRIPTION:Closed by BR in 1966\, the branch became a tramway in 1970.   The talk will cover the route and the trams and include a trip up the line with one of the drivers
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-seaton-tramway-mhd/
LOCATION:MHD Cox Green\, Cox Green Community Centre\, Highfield Lane\, Cox Green\, Maidenhead\, SL6 3AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Hybrid Event,Indoor Event,MHD Windsor and Maidenhead,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/windsor-maidenhead-branch/Seaton.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="MHD Windsor & Maidenhead Branch":MAILTO:maidenhead@rcts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T223000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260316T161102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T081142Z
UID:10003418-1779132600-1779143400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Modern Railway Signalling
DESCRIPTION:Physical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall. Unfortunately this talk will not be available on Zoom.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/tba/
LOCATION:ESX Shenfield\, Shenfield Parish Hall\, 60 Hutton Road\, Shenfield\, CM15 8LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,ESX South Essex,Hybrid Event,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/south-essex-branch/Clive-Feather-Signalling.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20251112T210724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T210858Z
UID:10003287-1779217200-1779226200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:TVY - With Lance King in Ulster  The Great Northern Line : 1957 – 1965
DESCRIPTION:presented by Leslie McAllister
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/tvy-with-lance-king-in-ulster-the-great-northern-line-1957-1965/
LOCATION:TVY Didcot\, Didcot Civic Hall\, Britwell Road\, Didcot\, OX11 7JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,TVY Thames Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20250709T204239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T100052Z
UID:10003127-1779305400-1779314400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Euston Station from 1833
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/rail-tours-special-workings-part-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:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20250822T105642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T114439Z
UID:10003158-1779390000-1779399000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:NEA Branch - Flying Scotsman in America and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Richard Hinchliffe
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/flying-scotsman-in-america-and-beyond-2/
LOCATION:NEA Darlington\, Darlington Cricket Club\, South Terrace\, Darlington\, DL1 5JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,NEA North East
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20250612T145410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T081401Z
UID:10003097-1779390900-1779399000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Surrey Branch - East West Rail
DESCRIPTION:East West Rail \nStuart Edwards – Engagement Manager Business\, Industry and Academia.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/surrey-branch-may-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:SRY Woking\, Woking United Reform Church\, White Rose Lane\, Woking\, GU22 7HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SRY Surrey
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20251111T210651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T211318Z
UID:10003285-1779391800-1779400800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WRD - A Tale of Two Stations
DESCRIPTION:Philip Lockwood explores the replacement station for Morley and the new station for White Rose Centre.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/a-tale-of-two-stations/
LOCATION:WRD Shipley\, Saltaire Methodist Church\, Saltaire Road\, Shipley\, BD18 3HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,WRD West Riding
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20251228T174158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T174158Z
UID:10003334-1779528600-1779552000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Broad Gauge Way Gang - Didcot Railway Centre Saturday 23rd May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what life was like in the mid-Victorian era working on the broad gauge\nGWR? For a unique opportunity at Didcot Railway Centre (DRC). Would you like to experience the\nreality of working for a day on some GWR broad gauge trackwork in a near authentic 1880’s railway\nsetting?\nOn Saturday 23 rd May 2026 a limited group of RCTS members (under the supervision of Didcot\nRailway Centre staff) will be given the opportunity to carry out some basic light maintenance work\non and around the DRC broad gauge railway line. We will be based for this day in the DRC broad\ngauge P.way cabin\, complete with (weather permitting) coal fired heating and tea brewing facilities.\nStarting at 9:30am\, DRC will provide training for us to try our hand at carrying out a few (not to\nstrenuous) maintenance tasks on their authentic GWR broad gauge track layout. DRC will provide all\nthe tools necessary to undertake the work. As DRC will be open to the public on this date\, it is\nsuggested that suitable 1880’s railway staff clothing should be worn (i.e. heavy work boots\, large\nblack trousers with braces\, white shirt (without collar)\, black jacket\, waistcoat\, and dark flat cap etc).\nA donation of £5 per person will be taken on the to cover the DRC costs for basic materials used (i.e.\nCoal).\nAs this date (23 rd May) is 134 th anniversary of the removal of the final section of GWR broad gauge\ntrack in the South West of England. DRC may also provide some appropriate provisions (similar to\nthose provided to track workers back in 1892).\nWhile on the site it should be possible to view other projects currently being undertaken\, including\nthe reconstruction of the GWR Heyford station building (originally constructed is 1850).\nFor further details and to book your place for this day\, please contact the Thames Valley Branch\nFixtures Secretary (Andrew Jenkins) by email at tv-fixtures@rcts.org.uk
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-broad-gauge-way-gang-didcot-railway-centre-saturday-23rd-may-2026/
LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Station Road\, Didcot\, OX11 7NJ
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Outdoor Event,TVY Thames Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260116T175114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T175114Z
UID:10003384-1779534000-1779552000@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-167/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20251126T161742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T161807Z
UID:10003310-1779804000-1779813000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Railways of Austria
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Richard Morris. \nDetails to follow. \nDoors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-railways-of-austria/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20250429T203655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T103943Z
UID:10003042-1779909300-1779917400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Signalling Topics
DESCRIPTION:From starting his railway career as a Junior Railman at Chatham in 1974 to becoming the Incident Controller at Croydon in 2008\, Peter Gibbons has gained a wealth of rail operating experience and knowledge throughout the former Central and South Eastern Divisions of BR Southern Region. \nPeter takes us through the evolution of railway signalling in the 1820’s to the present day with an emphasis on its development in Southern England.  The talk is well illustrated with many of the images taken from a privileged position on the ‘inside’.\nMany Southern enthusiasts will know him through his frequent and incisive contributions to the SR Email Group.\n 
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/chr-branch-meeting-13/
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/26-03-25-Reigate-Box.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260116T175137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T175137Z
UID:10003385-1779966000-1779984000@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-168/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260320T161001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T161001Z
UID:10003424-1780426800-1780435800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch Meeting - 'A Tale of Two Halves'\, by Richard Morris\, 2nd June 2026
DESCRIPTION:RICHARD MORRIS – Two separate talks tonight\, the first half – ‘Inter-City 125 High Speed Trains’. These iconic trains were launched onto the BR Network in 1976 and could be found across large parts of the country for nearly 50 years. This presentation is an enthusiast’s view of our High-Speed Trains. The second half – ‘Holland and Belgium’. This section will look at visits to Holland and Belgium between 2009 and 2017. We will look at how their railways differ from the UK. One or two trains might look vaguely familiar! \nFurther details will be added nearer the date. \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-a-tale-of-two-halves-by-richard-morris-2nd-june-2026/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260116T175158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T175158Z
UID:10003386-1780484400-1780502400@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-169/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20251010T125639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T125639Z
UID:10003248-1780601400-1780610400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Milton Keynes Branch Meeting - The Brian Morrison Collection
DESCRIPTION:Richard Tuplin\, editor of Railway Herald\, presents a collection of images taken by the late photographer Brian Morrison.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/milton-keynes-branch-meeting-the-brian-morrison-collection/
LOCATION:MKY Milton Keynes\, Network Rail - The Quadrant: MK\, Elder Gate\, Milton Keynes\, Buckinghamshire\, MK9 1EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Event,MKY Milton Keynes
ORGANIZER;CN="MKY Milton Keynes branch":MAILTO:miltonkeynes@rcts.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260127T124429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T124429Z
UID:10003401-1780963200-1781049599@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to South Wales
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/visit-to-south-wales-3/
CATEGORIES:MCN Merseyside Cheshire & North Wales,Outdoor Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260116T175223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T175223Z
UID:10003387-1781002800-1781020800@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-170/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20251128T104547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T104547Z
UID:10003312-1781013600-1781022600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:London's Underground Trains of the Past
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Brian Hardy. \nDetails to follow. \nDoors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/londons-underground-trains-of-the-past/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260320T164424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T164424Z
UID:10003425-1781175600-1781193600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Branch - Observation Day Stafford Station
DESCRIPTION:Observation Day at Stafford Station
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/bristol-branch-observation-day-stafford-station/
LOCATION:Stafford Station\, Stafford Station\, Stafford\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BTL Bristol,Outdoor Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T223000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260316T161231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T161333Z
UID:10003419-1781551800-1781562600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:From Tweed to Thurso
DESCRIPTION:Physical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall. Also available on Zoom as a Hybrid
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/from-tweed-to-thurso/
LOCATION:ESX Shenfield\, Shenfield Parish Hall\, 60 Hutton Road\, Shenfield\, CM15 8LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,ESX South Essex,Hybrid Event,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/south-essex-branch/RCTS-South-Essex.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20250709T204511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T204511Z
UID:10003128-1781712000-1781726400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Observation Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/observation-night/
LOCATION:Eastleigh Station\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SOE Solent
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20251229T123753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T123753Z
UID:10003352-1781811000-1781820000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WRD - Sir Thomas Bouch
DESCRIPTION:His background and history leading up to the Tay Bridge disaster and something of the present Tay Bridge. \n  \nPresented by Bill Jagger
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wrd-sir-thomas-bouch/
LOCATION:WRD Shipley\, Saltaire Methodist Church\, Saltaire Road\, Shipley\, BD18 3HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,WRD West Riding
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260116T175257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T175257Z
UID:10003388-1781953200-1781971200@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-171/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260412T090959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T092047Z
UID:10003456-1782345600-1782431999@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Romsey Signalbox & Abbey Visit
DESCRIPTION:We bring you news of a RCTS Chichester Branch visit to Romsey on Thursday 25 June\, to which you are very welcome to join. \nIn the morning at 10:30\, The Friends of Romsey Signal Box have agreed to open their site especially for our group from RCTS. This will be a hosted two hour guided tour of the various items on display including of course the working signal box that once stood on the junction to the east of Romsey station. Further details about this attraction can be found at: https://romseysignalbox.org.uk \nAmple time will be available for lunch and a leisurely look around\, there are numerous eating establishments in Romsey Town Centre. In the afternoon The Abbey has agreed to a guided one hour tour at 14:30 for our RCTS group.\nFurther details about the Abbey can be found at:\nhttps://romseyabbey.org.uk \nBoth these attractions request a £5 donation for the tours they are offering\, exclusive to RCTS on this occasion. \nNumbers are limited and booking in advance essential. We will accept a booking by cash payment at our meeting at the Bassil Shippam Centre on Wednesday 22 April at 19:15 when Bill Gage will be presenting ‘Rails to Midhurst’. Alternatively you can pay by bank transfer to: \nRoger Sandford    Sort Code: 30-93-04 Account 00459640 \nPlease put your surname plus RCTS Membership Number\, as the reference if paying  by bank transfer. \nAll transactions will be acknowledged as quickly as possible. \nNote parking is widely available in Romsey\, but very limited at the Romsey Signalbox attraction\, which is barely 5 minutes walk from the station. The Town centre can be reached comfortably in 15 minutes from the Signalbox and the Abbey is literally a couple of minutes from the main shopping and food outlets area. \nParticipants make their own travel arrangements. \nAll enquires about this visit by email to   chichester@rcts.org.uk \nWe look forward to you joining us on 25 June
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/romsey-signalbox-abbey-visit/
CATEGORIES:CHR Chichester,Outdoor Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/chichester-branch/photo4jpg.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260116T175325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T175325Z
UID:10003389-1782385200-1782403200@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-172/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260411T094018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T095222Z
UID:10003454-1782518400-1782604799@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to Scarborough North Bay Railway
DESCRIPTION:This summer RCTS Sheffield Branch’s summer day out will take us to the fantastic 20-inch gauge Scarborough North Bay Railway\, which has been operating for over 90 years. A group booking has been made and we shall have an introductory briefing\, tour of the engine sheds and then a return trip on the line. Our booking includes the “Flying Sconesman” refreshments\, all at an inclusive cost per person of just £7.50. \n  \nWhat we do ask is that everyone intending to come lets us know in advance and thereby commits to paying the railway the agreed amount of £7.50 per head. Participants will need to make payment individually on the day. Please note only payments by card can be made at the railway. \n  \nAll – member and non-members – are very welcome and we encourage you to bring your partners and to invite your railway enthusiast friends to join us for what should be a great afternoon. \n  \nPlease arrive at the Scarborough North Bay Railway for 12.30. We expect the afternoon to conclude around 15.00-15.30. \n  \nTo assist in planning your own travel to Scarborough the following may be helpful: \nBy train: There are direct Northern trains to Scarborough (via Hull and the Wolds Coast Line) from Sheffield leaving at xx.57. Various cheap advance fares are available and Northern may also be running its £12 one day rover Newspaper offer at this time. We suggest attendees\, if coming from Sheffield\, use the 08.57 train (Doncaster 09.23) which arrives Scarborough at 11.41. Other\, slightly faster\, options may be available by going via and changing at York. There are return direct trains on the hour every hour\, also taking around 2h50. It is around a 25 minute walk to the North Bay railway from Scarborough station (note the return is mostly uphill). There are various options for undertaking the journey by bus including using Arriva’s X94 service from outside the station. \n  \nBy car:  The 92 mile journey from Sheffield via the M18 and A614 can be expected to take around 2h15-2h30 depending on traffic conditions. Various other route options are available. Once in Scarborough follow the brown signs for North Bay Attractions. Peasholm Station is located on Burniston Road and there is a large pay & display car park opposite the station. \nAlthough the date is still some time away we need to gauge the level of support for the occasion. Accordingly\, please contact Jim Bryant\, our Branch Secretary to let us know if you intend coming\, how many will be in your party and whether you have any special needs (disabled access\, dietary requirements\, etc.)\, if possible by 13 June. \nJim can be contacted at: sheffieldsec@rcts.org.uk
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/sheffield-branch-summer-day-out-scarborough-north-bay-railway/
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Outdoor Event,SFD Sheffield
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20251128T105121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T105849Z
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SUMMARY:An A-Z of Swiss Railways (Part 3)
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Steve Ollive. \nDetails to follow. \nDoors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/an-a-z-of-swiss-railways-part-3/
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:20260701T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260116T175355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T175355Z
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SUMMARY:Archive And Library Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Archive And Library Open Day
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/archive-and-library-open-day-173/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174717
CREATED:20260310T193721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193721Z
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SUMMARY:‘Community Rail Partnership – The Marston Vale Line’
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Sleight\, Transport Team Leader (Rail) Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership Officer\, gives a talk on how the work of the Partnership brings people together to promote and develop our local railway.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/community-rail-partnership-the-marston-vale-line/
LOCATION:MKY Milton Keynes\, Network Rail - The Quadrant: MK\, Elder Gate\, Milton Keynes\, Buckinghamshire\, MK9 1EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Event,MKY Milton Keynes
ORGANIZER;CN="MKY Milton Keynes branch":MAILTO:miltonkeynes@rcts.org.uk
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