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  • WFD Branch Meeting – AGM, Followed by ‘Railways from both Sides of the Fence’, by Jason Cross, 7th April 2026

    WFD Watford Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford, United Kingdom

    Branch AGM, followed by: JASON CROSS - 'Railways from Both Sides of the Fence' - A slide show by a GBRf employee which includes an overview of joining the company, a detailed look at the Old Dalby test track and at other roles performed at other locations. This is then followed by a selection of…

  • WFD Branch Meeting – ‘An Introduction to the RAIB’, by Keith Blackshaw’, 5th May 2026

    WFD Watford Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford, United Kingdom

    KEITH BLACKSHAW, who is an Inspector of Rail Accidents, presents ‘An introduction to the RAIB’ (Rail Accident Investigation Branch). Further details will be added nearer the date. Please note this is a physical meeting, doors open from 18:30 for a 19:00 start, with a half-time break for refreshments, and we aim to finish around 21:30.

  • WFD Branch Meeting – ‘A Tale of Two Halves’, by Richard Morris, 2nd June 2026

    WFD Watford Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford, United Kingdom

    RICHARD MORRIS – Two separate talks tonight, the first half - ‘Inter-City 125 High Speed Trains’. These iconic trains were launched onto the BR Network in 1976 and could be found across large parts of the country for nearly 50 years. This presentation is an enthusiast’s view of our High-Speed Trains. The second half -…

  • WFD Branch Meeting – ‘The Chris Green Story’, by Chris Green, 7th July 2026

    WFD Watford Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford, United Kingdom

    Chris Green tells the story of his long career on the railways - where he had a profound impact in all the various sectors that he headed over the years. This promises to be a very interesting evening! Further details may be added nearer the date. Please note this is a physical meeting, doors open from…