The library is open for personal visits by members and non-members. We continue to open one day a week.
Library Correspondence must only be sent to the Chief Archivist:
Andy Davies, 34 Victory Park Road, Addlestone, KT15 2AZ – archive@rcts.org.uk
Letters or parcels MUST NOT be sent to Leatherhead as there is no facility to collect post sent there.
Find everything you need to know about getting here by train or car, parking, accessibility and visiting our facilities.
Explore the extensive collections held at the RCTS Archive and Library, from railway books and periodicals to historic publications, accident reports and unique archival materials gathered over many years.
Explore the RCTS Library and Archive collections, with searchable book and magazine catalogues available to download in Excel or PDF format. Discover an extensive range of railway publications, including specialist, heritage, society, foreign-language and Railway Observer collections.
Explore the RCTS Working Timetable collection, featuring a significant archive of working timetables, traffic notices, rule books, working instructions and other official railway documents spanning decades of railway history.
Discover our extensive collection of RCTS Rail Tour itineraries, alongside hundreds of itineraries from commercial operators and other railway societies, offering a fascinating insight into rail tours from across the years.
In addition to the 50,000 plus images that we have available to purchase we have a considerable number of images for which we do not hold copyright but that are available for research purposes. Many of these have been scanned and captioned.
Please familiarise yourself with our library rules before visiting, helping us maintain a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for all visitors, members and volunteers.
Discover the story behind the official opening of the RCTS Archive and Library at Leatherhead Station, marking a significant milestone in the Society’s history and celebrating the dedication of everyone who helped bring the project to life.
