Posts by SRY Surrey

Paul introduced himself and his involvement with the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) currently as Vice-Chair of the DHR Society.  He explained the reasons for having the hill stations during the…

It is winter, and the Gilbert and Sullivan season.  In ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ (a well-known Gilbert & Sullivan comic opera) a constable bewails the challenges of his professional life…

A potentially exciting new Title, but as Fraser Pithie explained in an electrifying lecture, the launch of Great British Railways, having recently been put on hold, may not now happen. …

Our first meeting of the 2022-2023 season began with a minute’s silence out of respect for her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The chairman welcomed all to the meeting and…

South Western Railway; An Update Speakers: Andrew Ardley and David Wilby Date: 19 May 2022 It’s a generally improving picture announced Andrew Ardley, who with his colleague David Wilby gave…

An evening with Gordon Pettitt Part 2 Speaker:         Gordon Pettitt Date:         21 April 2022 This was the second of a two part presentation originally scheduled for December 2020 but inevitably…

Introduction to the Office of Rail and Road(ORR) Speaker: Tom Wake Date: 24 March 2022 You may be a little unsure of what the office of Rail and Road actually…

The Art of Railway Timetabling (or How to Plan a Timetable) Speaker:         Stephen Newman, Operational Planning Project Manager – Eastern Region Date:                17 February 2022 This was a virtual only…

Introduction of Class 701 EMUs to South Western Railway Speaker:         Neil Drury, Engineering Director SWR Date:               20 January 2022 The good news – they (701s) are coming, and are in…

The Williams Rail Review by Dick Fearn 28th October 2021 This was an eagerly awaited presentation and Dick began by giving a brief outline of his background within railways from…