FLL Meeting Report
Merseyrail
Martyn Hilbert joined us at Carnforth to deliver a presentation on 50 years of Merseyrail that celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2021. Prior to this there had always been a…
Read MoreKent’s Bank – a Hidden Gem
Good to see increased numbers again to welcome Dr. Paul Salveson to present Kents Bank a Hidden Gem. He outlined his railway background, Horwich works, management positions in Northern, Arriva…
Read MoreThe glorious railways of India
On a freezing cold night which affected the attendance we welcomed John Sloane to cover Indian railways. He initially outlined the nine Railways into which the system was divided to…
Read MoreAGM MINUTES
Secretary Report Alan presented the Secretary’s report for the year and highlighted the subjects of the monthly meetings held. The overhang from covid is still being felt with people’s…
Read MoreLast years of steam in the North West
The December meeting of the Branch featured the AGM and was followed by a presentation from David Fowler of Blackburn who took the small audience through a series of superb…
Read MoreFlying Scotsman in USA and beyond
After a poor 1st meeting attendance, it was encouraging to have a much larger audience to see Richard Hinchliffe giving a session on “Flying Scotsman in America and beyond” in…
Read MoreTrains and travel in Thailand
The 1st meeting of the 2024/5 season took place at Carnforth on 2nd October when David Bousfield presented a slide show on the Railway system in Thailand following recent visits…
Read More35mm Gricing, Home & Abroad 1964 – 1972 by Mike Robinson
Wednesday 1st May 2024 At the final meeting of the current season, Mike Robinson, Managing Editor of the Railway Observer entertained the audience with a presentation titled “35mm Gricing, Home…
Read MoreLMS Patriot Project
A keen audience gathered to witness Janet Elson give us a presentation on the LMS Patriot Project of which she is a trustee and director. Its principal aim is to…
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