MHD Windsor & Maidenhead Branch
A Northern view
MHD Cox Green Cox Green Community Centre, Highfield Lane, Cox Green, Maidenhead, United KingdomSteve is visiting us from Yorkshire to give us a true taste of the North, railway wise that is
The 1968 Hixon level crossing disaster
MHD Cox Green Cox Green Community Centre, Highfield Lane, Cox Green, Maidenhead, United KingdomPrepare to be shocked tonight when you see the attitude to safety in the 1960s compared with today
Railway at a Junction
MHD Cox Green Cox Green Community Centre, Highfield Lane, Cox Green, Maidenhead, United KingdomA reflection on British Railways, privatisation and a look at where today’s railway is and which route it’s likely to take over the next decade
East Anglia in Transition (1980s to date)
MHD Cox Green Cox Green Community Centre, Highfield Lane, Cox Green, Maidenhead, United KingdomJohn returns to the branch to present his observations of the East Anglian railway scene over the last forty years.
The Great Train Robbery
MHD Cox Green Cox Green Community Centre, Highfield Lane, Cox Green, Maidenhead, United KingdomIan Boskett visits to tell the story of the most famous crime to occur on the railways, in this sixtieth anniversary year. Please note that this presentation will be in person only at Cox Green Community Centre. The meeting will not be available to join online.
Branch Annual General Meeting
MHD Cox Green Cox Green Community Centre, Highfield Lane, Cox Green, Maidenhead, United KingdomOur annual review of the year that has passed, and a look at what is to come in the new year. Join us to have your say, or offer to help. Please note this meeting is in person at Cox Green Community Centre only, it will not be available to join online
An evening with Father’s slides
MHD Cox Green Cox Green Community Centre, Highfield Lane, Cox Green, Maidenhead, United KingdomDerek Cross was one of the most well known railway photographers during the latter years of steam and early modern traction eras. His Son David will be sharing a selection of these images for us to to enjoy. Following digitisation of the slide material, we are delighted to offer this show as a Hybrid meeting.
South Western Railway update
MHD Cox Green Cox Green Community Centre, Highfield Lane, Cox Green, Maidenhead, United KingdomWe welcome Steve Tyler, Performance and Planning Director of South Western Railway to give an update on the latest developments with one of our busiest train operators
Building Britain’s Most Powerful Steam Locomotive
MHD Cox Green Cox Green Community Centre, Highfield Lane, Cox Green, Maidenhead, United KingdomAfter the success of Tornado, the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is now working on a new build P2 class locomotive. Chris comes to tell us about the project and its progress
Just Like the Old Days
MHD Cox Green Cox Green Community Centre, Highfield Lane, Cox Green, Maidenhead, United KingdomDes will present an historical photographic journey with images taken in recent years but which scenically could have been taken many years ago and he did
Czech Railways Today
MHD Cox Green Cox Green Community Centre, Highfield Lane, Cox Green, Maidenhead, United KingdomRobert has travelled extensively in Central Europe and will present the current scene in the Czech Republic
Looking Back: An Enthusiast’s Journey Through The Last 60 Years
MHD Bourne End Bourne End Community Centre, Wakeman Road, Bourne End, United KingdomOur annual joint meeting with the Marlow Railway Society, to be held at Bourne End Community Centre. In this presentation Tim will take us on an autobiographical journey in pictures through 60 years of enthusiasm. Primarily a 'loco' man but with very widespread interests, there will also be photos of other forms of transport, not…