Posts by WRD West Riding
“Steam & Diesel in the Northern Fells”
Presenter: Ian Pilkington Ian Pilkington, of recent RO photographic renown, was the presenter at the November meeting telling of “Steam & Diesels in the Northern Fells”. Concentrating between 2010-2017…
Read More“Along the Trackside”
Presenter: Steve Batty The October Branch meeting welcomed Steve Batty to Saltaire who had once again delved into the back of his cupboard in order to put on show a…
Read More“The Keith Pirt Collection”
Presenter: Bob Gellatly Bob Gellatly was the presenter for the first meeting of the new 2023-24 season which covered the work of Keith Pirt, who was an early day exponent…
Read MoreObservations at Doncaster
The second of the summer season outside activities was the traditional August evening visit to Doncaster when half a dozen enthusiasts with modern day railway leanings, turned out for an…
Read MoreOutside Visit to Bradford Model Engineers
Activities for the summer months began with a July visit to Bradford Model Engineers at their woodland domain in Shipley. Doubtless the excellent weather contributed to the entertainment that focussed…
Read More“Sheffield to Carlisle by Steam”
Presenter: Roger Hepworth The well attended June meeting brought Roger Hepworth to the Branch who, being a local photographer and rail enthusiast over many years, has much to show of…
Read More“North Yorkshire Moors Railway 1968 – 2022”
Presenter: David Birtle Later in the month (May) David Birtle, a long time founder member of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, was to be the speaker at the regular evening…
Read More“Missed Locos & Lost Locations”
Presenter: Ted Parker Early in the month of May Ted Parker, a famed producer of steam related videos, came to Saltaire to present “Missed Locos & Lost Locations” which was…
Read MoreAGM + Members’ Presentations
AGM Followed by Members’ Presentations A good number of members turned out for the April meeting which opened with the Branch AGM. Political matters were rapidly dealt with as informative…
Read More“A Colour Rail Journey”
Presenter: Paul Chancellor A most excellent show was given to the March meeting by Paul Chancellor of Colour-Rail fame, when he presented his latest version of a “Colour Rail Journey”. …
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