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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
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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:20260405T184103
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:20260405T184103
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:20260405T184103
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="PBR Peterborough branch":MAILTO:peterborough@rcts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T154500
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
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/
CATEGORIES:WMD West Midlands
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/west-midlands-branch/WHR-Poster1-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/south-essex-branch/Stratford-Presentation-Title-Page.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
CREATED:20250822T134918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T113551Z
UID:10003166-1773946800-1773957600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:CHM Branch - The Railway Scene around Cheltenham and Gloucester
DESCRIPTION:Mike Dodd from the Restoration and Archiving Trust at Toddington returns\, this time to bring us images of the railways around our home area.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-railway-scene-around-cheltenham-and-gloucester/
LOCATION:CHM Cheltenham\, Victory Club\, Burlington House\, Lypiatt Road\, Cheltenham\, GL50 2SY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,CHM Cheltenham
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/cheltenham-branch/aaa_start.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
CREATED:20250612T145011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T112115Z
UID:10003095-1773947700-1773955800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Surrey Branch - The British Transport Police
DESCRIPTION:The British Transport Police \n 
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/surrey-branch-march-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:20260319T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
CREATED:20251111T191841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T191841Z
UID:10003283-1773948600-1773957600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WRD - Belgium - Trains\, Trams and Beer
DESCRIPTION:with Peter Holden
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wrd-belgium-trains-trams-and-beer/
LOCATION:WRD Shipley\, Saltaire Methodist Church\, Saltaire Road\, Shipley\, BD18 3HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,WRD West Riding
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
CREATED:20260102T121750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T232716Z
UID:10003362-1774119600-1774128600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEN Branch Meeting : Chris Holland - A Railway Life Please note change of date
DESCRIPTION:Chris Holland returns to entertain us with a selection of images from his extensive collection \nAs a life long railwayman\, who was involved in many projects during his career Chris plans to show us a glimpse of these with a selection of stunning images. \nIt promises to a fascinating evening entertainment
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wen-branch-meeting-chris-holland-a-railway-life/
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:20260323T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
CREATED:20260109T234710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T000950Z
UID:10003366-1774274400-1774283400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nostalgia of Steam on 16mm Cine Film 1920-2003
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/nostalgia-of-steam-on-16mm-cine-film-1920-2003/
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:20260323T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
CREATED:20250831T213338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T145333Z
UID:10003216-1774294200-1774303200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Deltics - Worthy successors to the A4s
DESCRIPTION:Both engines sprang from a quest for higher express speeds on the East Coast Mainline.   They still grace main lines and heritage railways after years of success.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-deltics-worthy-successors-to-the-a4s-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/2026-March-Deltics-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="MHD Windsor & Maidenhead Branch":MAILTO:maidenhead@rcts.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
CREATED:20250826T110507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T115403Z
UID:10003180-1774360800-1774368000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:1\,000 eggs on a bicycle! - Colin Boocock
DESCRIPTION:35018 Bournemouth Belle in 1956 Colin Boocock is\, among other things\, a member of the Railway Photographic Society\, having been a railway photographer covering much of the world in the 79 years since he started taking pictures. He worked for British Rail and Railtrack for 41 years and then part-time for a decade or so after he retired from full-time work. He is also the author of many magazine articles and railway books. \n1\,000 eggs on a bicycle! consists largely of railway photographs taken in every year since 1947\, the year Colin first started railway photography\, right up to the present day. A number of clubs have enjoyed their first showing immensely. This was partly because of the huge range of railway content\, all types of trains in all sorts of places in the U.K. and in many other countries of the world. The reason for the bizarre title of the show must remain a secret until your club sees it.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/000-eggs-on-a-bicycle-colin-boocock/
LOCATION:EMD Nottingham\, The New Mechanics\, 3 North Sherwood Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 4EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
CREATED:20251130T220110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T220110Z
UID:10003325-1774360800-1774369800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Heritage Railway Association
DESCRIPTION:Chief Executive Steve Oates comes to tell us about The Heritage Railway Association\, the UK-wide trade association and professional support body representing\, protecting and promoting the interests of heritage and tourist railways\, tramways\, cliff railways\, railway preservation groups and related museums.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/march-2026-csl-redhill-afternoon-mtg/
LOCATION:CSL Redhill\, Redhill Methodist Church\, Gloucester Road\, Redhill\, RH1 1BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,CSL Croydon & South London
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
CREATED:20250429T203306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T153318Z
UID:10003040-1774466100-1774474200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chasing Steam in Western Europe
DESCRIPTION:John Barrowdale writes:\n\nThe illustrated talk covers visits to western Europe for photographing remaining steam services organised by myself and friends and 5 short weekend visits organised by the LCGB between 1970 and 1974. During that time\, we went on three fortnight visits to Europe in 1971\, 1972 & 1973 visiting West Germany mainly\, limited bits of France and Austria and included northern Italy on the 1972 and 1973 trips.\n\n               We did the 2nd\, 3rd and 4th West Germany tours of four trips organised with the LCGB between 1970 and 1972 using the SS Avalon as overnight accommodation as follows:-\n\nRhein – Mosel 3rd Oct October 1970\nWesffalen & Weser 1st May 1971\nEms & Wupper 29th – 30 April 1972\n\n                We also did the 2nd & 3rd trips of four organised by the LCGB between 1972 and 1975 to Portugal flying out from Luton to Porto for two nights in a hotel as follows:-\n\nMinho and Vouga 23-25th March 1973\nCorgo and Tamega 22-24th March 1974
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/chr-branch-meeting-11/
LOCATION:CHR Bassil Shippam Centre\, Tozer Way\, St Pancras\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,CHR Chichester,Indoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
CREATED:20251122T161902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T211159Z
UID:10003293-1774553400-1774562400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:European Narrow-Gauge steam from Portugal to Poland\, 1970 to 2024
DESCRIPTION:Günter Oczko returns with another selection of excellent photographs by him and his friends\,  of narrow gauge steam in Europe during visits between 1970 and 2024\, with images from Portugal to Poland and beyond. Countries included are Portugal\, Spain\, France\, Germany\, Sweden\, Switzerland\, Austria\, Italy\, Czechoslovakia\, Yugoslavia\, Rumania\, Bulgaria\, Poland and Ukraine. \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/march-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:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
CREATED:20250830T163841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T170944Z
UID:10003204-1774639800-1774648800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:"Freedom of Scotland 1961" Part 2 by John Sloane Meeting Cancelled due to building work at venue\,  rescheduled for October 30th 2026.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/freedom-of-scotland-1961-part-2-by-john-sloane/
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:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
CREATED:20251229T103000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T103000Z
UID:10003346-1774695600-1774713600@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-160/
LOCATION:RCTS Library\, Leatherhead Station Approach\, Leatherhead\, KT22 7SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Library Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
CREATED:20251126T115900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T113839Z
UID:10003306-1774965600-1774974600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Harwich Branch
DESCRIPTION:A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Dave Goodyear. \nThe Harwich branch has a rich and varied history\, with its combination of named  boat trains to Parkeston Quay and extensive freight services for the Harwich Train Ferries\, as well as local passenger and goods services.  The line was electrified in 1986 but this unfortunately heralded the start of major changes in traffic flow which resulted in the loss of much of the branch traffic. \nThis talk will cover the branch history from its opening in 1854 through to the present day\, showing the variety of trains through the steam\, diesel and electric eras\, along with the key branch infrastructure. \nDoors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-harwich-branch/
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:20260401T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T154500
DTSTAMP:20260405T184103
CREATED:20250827T143920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T144159Z
UID:10003196-1775050200-1775058300@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Navigation Road and all that by Ted Buckley
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/navigation-road-and-all-that-by-ted-buckley/
LOCATION:MCN Liverpool\, Haig House Social Club\, Woolton Road\, Garston\, Liverpool\, L19 5NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MCN Merseyside Cheshire & North Wales
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