HTC Meeting Report
Changing Scene on WCML Southern Section – 1930’s to present day
We had a very good attendance today for Rob Freemans presentation on “The Changing Scene on the WCML Southern Section, 1930’s to the Present Day.” The first half of the…
Read MoreFrom Litchurch Lane to Temple Mills via Paris
Branch committee member Hugh Driscoll, our speaker today, gave us a thorough insight into his long career on the railway. Following a brief induction course Hugh’s first placement was at…
Read MoreMemories of a Gorleston Spotter (Part 2)
Today the Branch were again taken back in time to the end of steam in the 1960’s. Chris Wright presented “The Memories of a Gorleston Spotter (Part 2)”. Now living…
Read MoreThe Last Four Years of Steam
This afternoon we were treated to “The Last Four years of Steam” by George Howe, a long-term friend and member of the Branch. Starting locally, near Hitchin, with pictures of…
Read MoreThe Doncaster Rail Rover
Today we welcomed back Stephen Gay. Stephen has been visiting us now for very many years and he never fails to enthral our members. Today’s presentation was “The Doncaster Rail…
Read MoreThe Midland Main Line – Bedford to St Pancras
The subject of today’s meeting at Hitchin was The Midland Main Line from the Peter Bland Collection, presented by Bryan Cross. This was the fifth instalment of Bryan’s work with…
Read MoreUK Railways in the 21st Century
UK Railways in 21st Century by Society member John Day was our topic for today’s presentation. This turned out to be a stunning afternoon with some superb photographs, mixed with…
Read MoreThe Great Eastern Railway Since 1991
Geoff Brockett treated us to a varied colourful afternoon presentation featuring “The Great Eastern Railway since 1991”. We covered all lines emanating from Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street, stopping…
Read MoreThe West Somerset Railway, plus more
Society secretary Richard Morris, our speaker this afternoon, was welcomed by members, His presentation on the West Somerset Railway obviously proved very popular. We started with the history of the…
Read MoreA 12th Colour Rail Journey
Paul Chancellor, our speaker this afternoon, presented “My Life as Spotter” his 12th in the series of his Colour Rail Journeys, showing his life watching and photographing trains. After being…
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