IPS Meeting Report
A Railway Quiz
On 9 May we welcomed branch member Glen Richards to present his Railway Quiz. This was a series of ninety six questions in eight categories based on his nationwide travels…
Read MoreThe HST 125 Story
Our guest speaker on 11 April was John Zabernick to present The HST125 Story. The history of the project was outlined from original concept in 1969,the design and construction of…
Read MoreTebay from E Bay
Nottingham Victoria Summer 1959. 62661 on 1749 Sheffield to Leicester passes 63884 on northbound goods. David M Swale. At our February meeting we welcomed Dave Pearce to present more Tebay…
Read MoreAGM followed by Member`s Choices
On December 15th the Branch held its AGM which was combined with the previous AGM which had been postponed owing to the pandemic. The Branch committee were re elected en…
Read MoreA DMU Miscellany
10 November 2021 On November 10th our guest was Robert Warburton to present a DMU Miscellany. The original units were introduced by the Great Western in the thirties but under…
Read MorePreserved Railways.Past,Present and Future
11 October 2021 Our guest on October 11th was Peter Smyth to present Preserved Railways, Past, Present and Future. The origins of the Railway Preservation Movement were described including pioneers…
Read MoreNorthern Rails Past and Present
Our branch meetings recommenced on 13th September with Steve Batty presenting Northern Rails Past and Present. Starting our journey at Selby we saw a wide variety of workings across Yorkshire…
Read MoreSwindon Works-The Collett Era Part 2
9 March 2020 On 9 March we welcomed Society President Brain Arman to present Swindon Works The Collett Era Part 2. Having been appointed CME in 1922 to succeed Churchward,…
Read MoreThe Alan Valentine Collection
10 February 2020 On February 10th our guest was Brian Dyes from the Ipswich Transport Museum to present The Alan Valentine Collection. Alan was a native of Ipswich and a…
Read MoreModern Traction in the 1960`s
5 February 2020 On February 5th our guest was David Percival to present Modern Traction in the 1960s. This was a selection of images taken nationwide featuring a wide variety…
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