Posts by CHM Cheltenham
16th February 2021 · “From Platform Bench to Viaduct Maintenance”
Presenter: Phil Deaves “From Platform Bench to Viaduct Maintenance” was the subject for Phil Deaves’ presentation on 16th February. Phil is a Network Planning Manager (Major Projects) working for Great…
Read More19th January 2021 · “The Honeybourne Line”
Presenter: Bernie Holland We welcomed Bernie Holland from Watford for our January meeting to present “The Honeybourne Line”. Using a collection of images from photographs, slides and digital photography, Bernie…
Read More24th November 2020 · “Ends of the Lines – part 1”
Presenter: John Cowlishaw John zoomed in, from Wrexham, to our gathering on 24th November with his “Ends of the Lines” presentation. This is a developing work and, acknowledging many of…
Read More27th October 2020 · “Volunteering on the GWSR”
Presenter: Richard Morris The branch’s first on-line ‘Zoom’ meeting took place on 27th October with 25 members taking part with several being from other branches including our Canadian member. Society…
Read More18th February 2020 · “Mind the Gap”
Presenter: Jason Cross Our February meeting saw Jason Cross of Leicester giving a splendid presentation on the London Underground. Using a mixture of video and still shots along with many…
Read More21st January 2020 · “Swiss Travel Wonderland”
Presenter: Sholto Thomas What a magical mystery tour this was covering the 4 corners of that wonderful country. Sholto showed images of all forms of public transport, trains, trams, buses,…
Read More17th December 2019 · “Great Western in Dean”
Presenter: Ian Pope For our December meeting Ian Pope returned to present “Great Western in Dean”. Centring on Cinderford the Great Western was criss-crossed by many of the mineral tramways…
Read More19th November 2019 · “Sixties Steam Selection”
Presenter: John Dagley-Morris We were delighted to welcome local railway legend John Dagley-Morris on 19th November to present “Sixties Steam Selection”. Our treat was a wonderful show covering all regions…
Read More15th October 2019 · “Final Journey – the Story of Funeral Trains”
Presenter: Nicolas Wheatley Nicolas has done some tremendous research, ahead of publishing a book, and provided us with a fascinating evening on the subject of funeral trains, on 15th October.…
Read More17th September 2019 · “From Railways to Royalty”
Presenter: Jack Boskett Local professional railway photographer Jack Boskett got our new season off to a wonderful start on 17th September with “From Railways to Royalty”. A chance to observe…
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