SFD Sheffield Farm Road Sports & Social Club

We have all heard of the Grouping but how much do we really know about it? Robin Gibbons takes a deep dive into the Grouping including looking at the development of the railway companies in Great Britain up to that point, their uneasy relationship with Parliament, the background to the Grouping including the impact of…

Paul & Don have uncovered a fascinating variety of railway material from social media, some dating back almost 100 years, and following copious research present a show with their findings. Much of local interest will be included.

As this planned meeting date clashes with a home match for Sheffield United, the committee have decided that it would be prudent to cancel.

Colin makes a welcome return to Sheffield branch with more fabulous photos from his vast collection.

Andy delves into the archives with more gems from the Peter Fox collection - with material from both the local area and further afield.

Staveley Iron Works near Chesterfield had its own internal rail system, but hired in motive power from the Midland Railway. It apparently had a 100 year contract, which rather outlasted the provision of Midland power, but did ensure some ancient engines survived! Here, Johnson "Half-Cab" class 1F 0-6-0T is shunting internal user wagons within the…

Rhys presents photos from the mid-1950s to the present day depicting steam traction in action across Scotland.

In a corner of Sheffield two new steam locomotives are being built – find out all about them in this, our first in-person meeting of 2025 – which is Sheffield branch’s 75th anniversary. Chris Jones brings us up to date with the project to build a British Railways Standard “Clan” Class Steam locomotive (72010 “Hengist”)…

Stephen makes a welcome return to the Sheffield branch, continuing his trip west on the Cornish Main Line, this time from Par to Penzance while also taking in the Cornish branch lines.