Week of Events
Monday, September 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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September 8, 2026 -A Wee Look Around Scotland
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September 8, 2026 -East Midlands Branch – British Transport Films
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September 8, 2026 -Cambridge Branch – “The North Eastern Railway and the Beginnings of the East Coast Main Line” by Ray Schofield
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September 8, 2026 -Oliver Bulleid and 35028 Clan Line
A Wee Look Around Scotland
A Hitchin &Welwyn Garden City Branch presentation by Robin Mathams. Details to follow. Doors open 13:30 for 14:00 start.
Oliver Bulleid and 35028 Clan Line
Oliver Bulleid was one of Britain's last great steam locomotive engineers, and arguably one of the most controversial. Perhaps his best locos were the Merchant Navy class Pacifics - capable of great feats, but also suffering problems which led to them being rebuilt - did this perfect or spoil them? 35028 Clan Line of the…
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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September 9, 2026 -Chichester Branch – Hayling Billy Trail Walk & Hayling Light Railway Visit
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September 9, 2026 -40 years on the footplate
40 years on the footplate
Lee Davies started working on the railway after spending 12 months on a Youth Training Scheme (YTS) and just two months in a “proper job”. Four decades later, he’s still there. After all, in the words of Ellesmere Port driver F. A. Jones, “Why work when you can drive trains for a living?” On Wednesday…
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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September 10, 2026 -Scottish Branch, Haymarket – 35mm Gricing 1964-1972
Scottish Branch, Haymarket – 35mm Gricing 1964-1972
This will be the first Scottish Branch meeting in September for several years. The Railway Observer Managing Editor Mike Robinson will make a welcome return when he tells us, through his photography, about his gricing days in the UK, plus a few visits to northern Europe. 1971 Open Day at Haymarket Depot (image by Callum…
Friday, September 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Sunday, September 13, 2026
No events on this day.