MHD Windsor & Maidenhead Branch

The famous railway photographer from years gone by.   Robert Freeman will remind us of some of his superb pictures

Gordon visits the branch with a fascinating presentation covering the story of Eastleigh- the town, the station and the works.

The class act of Nigel Gresley to follow – how did Thompson take over and survive? Further to previous information, this meeting will now be available to join on Zoom as well at Cox Green

Chief Executive of ‘Iarnrod Eireann’ from 2003 to 2013, Dick Fearn will describe the period of significant growth and change to the railway’s infrastructure, rolling stock, and passengers

A review over the years – steam, diesels and electrics, with the odd deviation along the way

A long-time tram and trolleybus follower, Graham will show us images of just some of the tram systems in the UK and overseas, taken through time.

Karl is the founder and MD of Railmotive. He is also the founder, co-owner and former CEO of the Rail Operations Group (ROG) group of companies. He is a career railwayman, business owner and rail industry pioneer. Karl also pioneered the development and procurement of the UK's first fleet of environmentally-friendly, high-performing class 93 tri-mode…

An expert on the S&C, Colin will trace its origins, construction and eventual history

Both engines sprang from a quest for higher express speeds on the East Coast Mainline.   They still grace main lines and heritage railways after years of success.

Views on the railway in East London and Essex from the Historic England Aerofilms Collection

Closed by BR in 1966, the branch became a tramway in 1970.   The talk will cover the route and the trams and include a trip up the line with one of the drivers