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SUMMARY:Visit to Doncaster
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URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/visit-to-doncaster-7/
CATEGORIES:MCN Merseyside Cheshire & North Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152348
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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:20260417T152348
CREATED:20251126T115602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T114102Z
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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:20260417T152348
CREATED:20250912T212748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T212748Z
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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:20260417T152348
CREATED:20250617T164216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T073044Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152348
CREATED:20251130T214317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T214317Z
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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:20260417T152348
CREATED:20251229T102903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T102903Z
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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-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
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CREATED:20250530T153538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T152035Z
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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:20260417T152348
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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