Heinekin Days Part by Andy Grimmett- Meeting Cancelled
IPS Ipswich Greenfinch Church Hall, Greenfinch Avenue, IpswichWeek of Events
Is it ‘A Clear Road Ahead’ for the Railways
Our local expert on the current transport scene looks to the future and asks "Is it a Clear Road Ahead for the Railways'.
Visit to Stafford
Visit to Stafford
This replaces the previously advertised Cumbria Day Ranger which we have decided to postpone because of the current spate of last-minute cancellations.
By Midland to Cambridge
By Midland to Cambridge
On September 13th we are delighted to welcome Robin Cullup to open our 2022/23 programme with a talk on the former Midland line from Kettering to Cambridge. There will be plenty of 2-4-0s in action on this favourite line!
Remembering the end of Southern Steam – a personal view 50 years later
Remembering the end of Southern Steam – a personal view 50 years later
1967 saw the end of steam operation on the Southern Region. In the months leading up to July 1967, Des Shepherd made many visits to experience the final rites of steam operation in the south of England. Fifty years on, he decided to revisit many of the places he discovered then as well as to…
The 10000 Locomotive Rebuild Project – Tony Ellershaw
Hitchin, the Last Few Years
Hitchin, the Last Few Years
A presentation by Richard Allen. Expect a very local presentation from Richard, one of our local branch members. Doors open from 19:00
Holidays in the West Country Part One
Holidays in the West Country Part One
Wait and see – Andrew Barclay
Wait and see – Andrew Barclay
Another selection of archive images from Andy’s vast collection Recommended Donations:-  RCTS Members £3, Guests £4
CANCELLED – Archive & Library Open Day
CANCELLED – Archive & Library Open Day
This Archive & Library open day is CANCELLED. As both ASLEF and the RMT are on strike, it is unlikely that visitors will be able to come to Leatherhead by train.
Gloucestershire and Gloucester’s Railway Development
Gloucestershire and Gloucester’s Railway Development
The City of Gloucester and indeed the wider county has been involved in railway development since the very early days. For our presentation Tony Condor looks at the development of railways in our home area.
Flying Scotsman – The Locomotive 1923 to 2022
34081 92 Squadron
Far Away and Close to Home
Branch Quiz
A Railway Quiz
“Swindon Works – The Early Years”
Ninth Colour-Rail Journey
Ninth Colour-Rail Journey
The presentation features mainly passenger services across the country from the 1930s to the present day.
On Shed
On Shed
A presentation by Robert Warburton with a selection of large and small sheds from around the UK.
The Ken Nunn Collection 1898-1961
The Ken Nunn Collection 1898-1961
It was a pleasure to witness this unique collection of Southern Region images acquired by the Locomotive Club of Great Britain, who retain the ‘showing rights’ whilst the images have been transferred to the National Railway Museum. Steam power reigned supreme, the original images being taken from glass plates. We began from an era well…
Volks Railway – Members Guided Tour
Volks Railway – Members Guided Tour
The Volks Railway in Brighton have kindly agreed to provide RCTS members with a behind the scenes guided tour of railway. You must book in advance for this tour, as numbers may have to be restricted. All RCTS members welcome. Please contact the Chichester Chairman at chichesterchair@rcts.org.uk