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This is a comprehensively illustrated history of the first generation DMUs explaining the background behind their introduction, their workings and later modifications. Coverage is by class and the pictures show…

This year’s Members’ Weekend (and Officers’ Conference) was based at the Novotel in Reading, 21st-23rd October.  We’re pleased to present several visit reports and a selection of photographs taken by…

The picture above shows the frontispiece from Part 6A – a magnificent, evocative image of an LNER Class J38 hard at work in Scotland.  The picture now graces the cover…

Barrow Hill Roundhouse held its 150+2 Gala 26th-28th August 2022.  The 150th anniversary of the venerable roundhouse had been delayed by Covid, hence the “+2”. The RCTS was pleased to…

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of the latest volume in its Locomotives of the LMS series. This book is a detailed history of the LMS Royal Scot…

Special RCTS Members’ Day – Saturday August 27th 2022 We are excited by the prospects of a stunning Members’ Day on the Saturday of the August Bank Holiday weekend this…

Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd October 2022 Reading Station from the north side · Image credit: Stuart Hicks We have an exciting programme of events planned for the weekend, including…

We are delighted to be able to hold a face-to-face Members’ Day and AGM this year. Please read the special AGM Supplement for full details of the day. AGM Supplement…

January’s National Zoom meeting was a wonderful presentation by The Center for Railroad Photography & Art. Using the Zoom platform meant that the CRPA team could join us from Madison,…

The Society has had a website for about 20 years. It has grown from being a simple advertisement to being the main way for many members to interact with the…