MHD Cox Green

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.

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

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

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

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

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

A speed look at what 30 years of Eurostar has done for connecting the UK with Mainland Europe before embarking on a high speed journey into the future. There will also be a small celebration to mark this milestone meeting for the branch.

From the Sutton Coldfield Percy Moseley archive – scenes from 1937 to 1945 presented by the Joint Archivist

Our 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 After the meeting is concluded, we will have a short refreshment break, including our customary mince pies. There will then be a presentation by…

Our Society Secretary Rich visits us with a presentation looking at the history and its move from the national network to one of the country’s foremost heritage railways

A look behind the scenes at London Underground, stations and disused tunnels

The early preservation years and the Alton extension 1973 - 85