Week of Events
Irish Rail 2004-2008: A Period of Rapid Change
Irish Rail 2004-2008: A Period of Rapid Change
David Allen was made aware of an ongoing programme involving resignalling and the delivery a large fleet of dmus, following a meeting in 2003 with the then Modernisation Manager Irish Rail, Oliver Doyle, The aim was to rid secondary routes of loco haulage and at the same time, replace traditional mechanical signalling by centralised control…
The Ripley Rattlers – Kurt Hatton
That was the Year that Was – 1966
That was the Year that Was – 1966
1966 was a busy year for Geoff: whilst still a schoolboy, he covered a considerable amount of the country. This presentation includes scenes on various North Wales Narrow Gauge Lines and the Cambrian Coast, holidays in the north west of England and several RCTS railtours. These include the ’Somerset & Dorset Farewell’, the ‘Longmoor Military…
The Corris Railway – Past, Present & Future
The Corris Railway – Past, Present & Future
A Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation. THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE PUBLISHED PROGRAMME Presenter: Chris Jones. Chris is stepping in at very short notice, as Richard Allen is unfortunately unable to attend. Doors open 19:00
“March” by Richard Munns
“March” by Richard Munns
March had a strategic position in the movement of coal and industrial products from the Midlands and North to the Home Counties, as well as outbound traffic in agricultural produce from East Anglia. This talk traces the history of both the station and marshalling yards through to the present day.
BRANCH AGM FOLLOWED BY ON MONA’S ISLE and THE STATFOLD BARN RAILWAY
BRANCH AGM FOLLOWED BY ON MONA’S ISLE and THE STATFOLD BARN RAILWAY
Following the Branch AGM we will feature two short presentations: On Mona's Isle by  Nigel Wassell and The Statfold Barn Railway by Phil Stallard
Out and about in the UK and Europe 2023 by Robert Pritchard
Out and about in the UK and Europe 2023 by Robert Pritchard
Robert Pritchard returns with his traditional New Year virtual show and will present a wide selection of his photos from recent travels in the UK and Europe. Nine different countries will feature tonight, and whilst most images will be from the UK, Robert will also describe a marathon 21 hour journey by train from Bratislava…
SCT Photographic Review of 2022 & 2023
SCT Photographic Review of 2022 & 2023
Photographic Review of 2022 & 2023 Keith will present the latest instalment of his photographic reviews.
AGM followed by Stuart Hammond – In Search of Steam
AGM followed by Stuart Hammond – In Search of Steam
The AGM will take place in the first part of the evening, and be followed by a talk from Stuart Hammond one of our members who will entertain with a talk entitled "In search of Steam and other Railway images"