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SUMMARY:WFD Branch Meeting - AGM\, Followed by 'Railways from both Sides of the Fence'\, by Jason Cross\, 7th April 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 railway images from outside the fence. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting and the slightly earlier start time of 18:45 is to allow time for the AGM. This is a very important AGM affecting the future of the branch\, so please make every effort to attend. Doors will be open as usual at 18:30 and we hope to start the speaker’s presentation by 19:00. There will be a refreshment break at half-time and we aim to finish by 21:30.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-meeting-agm-followed-by-railways-from-both-sides-of-the-fence-by-jason-cross-7th-april-2026/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20260127T154214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T142115Z
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SUMMARY:WFD Branch Meeting - 'From the Back of the Cupboard'\, by Steve Batty\, 3rd March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Steve Batty heads south again to present ‘From the Back of the Cupboard’\, because it’s made up of B&W shots he has always ignored before when putting a show together\, but which he thinks really deserve a viewing. It also made him wonder why B&W gets ignored so much\, so made the show entirely B&W.  Some are 35mm but most are medium format 6×7. Steam and modern traction both feature in the presentation. \nPlease 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.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-meeting-from-the-back-of-the-cupboard-by-steve-batty-3rd-march-2026/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20250727T143407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T143407Z
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SUMMARY:WFD Branch – ‘Members’ Presentations’\, plus Lizzie’s Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls! 2nd December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Another chance for Watford Branch members to show off your prowess with a camera (but don’t worry about the quality\, feel the width!) – stills or videos\, film or digital *. Please bring along some 35mm slides or image files on a memory stick or DVD disc and we’ll endeavour to treat everyone to your photographic efforts – any railway related subjects welcome! Branch members will be given priority\, visitors are welcome to bring material as well. Festive refreshments will be available at the half-time break. Please restrict your presentations to around ten minutes running time\, so that as many members as possible can contribute. \n* Unfortunately we are not able to present ciné film. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for 19:00 commencement of proceedings.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-members-presentations-plus-lizzies-mince-pies-and-sausage-rolls-2nd-december-2025/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20250725T142017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T142017Z
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SUMMARY:WFD Branch - 'My Life on the Railways'\, by Dennis Clarke\, 4th November 2025
DESCRIPTION:‘My life on the railways\, from Willesden and Wembley\, to North Pole and Temple Mills.’\nThis will be a presentation of how I got interested in the railways at a young age and went on to have a 41-year career on British Rail and Eurostar.  There are plenty of pictures in the presentation. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for 19:00 commencement of proceedings.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-my-life-on-the-railways-by-dennis-clarke-4th-november-2025/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20250625T145334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T140317Z
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SUMMARY:WFD Branch - 'The Forgotten Standard'\, by Ian Crowder\, 7th October 2025
DESCRIPTION:IAN CROWDER – “The Forgotten Standard”. Ian Crowder is Marketing Director of Toddington Standard Locomotive Ltd (TSLL)\, owners of Standard Class 4 2-6-0 No. 76077 and which is nearing the end of its restoration for use on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway.  In this two-part lavishly-illustrated presentation\, he firstly describes the development of the Standard Class 4 2-6-0s and 76077 in particular; its delivery to Sutton Oak (8G) depot and its typical use until withdrawn in December 1967 and subsequent transfer to Barry scrapyard.  The second part explains its rescue by Chris Hinton and long term storage at Toddington\, when the locomotive became almost forgotten.  Acquired by TSLL in 2018\, it has undergone very rapid restoration\, funded thanks to a vigorous marketing campaign\, with a number of technical challenges overcome along the way.  The progress is brought completely up-to-date including the current overhaul of the boiler at Leaky Finders in Devon. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for 19:00 commencement of proceedings.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-the-forgotten-standard-by-ian-crowder-7th-october-2025/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250902T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250902T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20250618T165522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T165522Z
UID:10003107-1756839600-1756848600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch - 'Through Kirton Tunnel Part 1'\, A railway journey from Sheffield Victoria to Kirton Lindsey\, by Stephen Gay\, 2nd September 2025
DESCRIPTION:We welcome back the ever-popular Stephen Gay for another visit and more excellent photography\, this time with a journey from Sheffield Victoria to Kirton Lindsey\, doubtless with some poetic interludes! \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for 19:00 commencement of proceedings. \nPlease note also that there is no meeting in August as we take a summer break.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-through-kirton-tunnel-part-1-a-railway-journey-from-sheffield-victoria-to-kirton-lindsey-by-stephen-gay-2nd-september-2025/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20250203T170736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T170736Z
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SUMMARY:WFD Branch - 'That Was the Year That Was - 1972'\, by Geoff Plumb\, 1st July 2025
DESCRIPTION:GEOFF PLUMB – ‘That Was the Year That Was – 1972’. More of Geoff’s many days out around and about\, including UK scenes and West Germany. The main event sees a visit to South Africa\, Swaziland and Mozambique for a feast of steam. Nostalgia rules\, OK! \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for 19:00 commencement of proceedings. \nPlease note also that there is no meeting in August as we take a summer break.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-that-was-the-year-that-was-1972-by-geoff-plumb-1st-july-2025/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20250203T155827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T133602Z
UID:10002989-1748977200-1748986200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch - '​The Southern End of the WCML\, 1930s to Present Day'\, by Rob Freeman\, 3rd June 2025
DESCRIPTION:ROB FREEMAN – ‘​The Southern End of the WCML 1930s to Present Day’. \nFrom the 1930s to the present\, featuring the work of local photographers such as H C Casserley for the steam era and my own work for the modern era\, where I will be concentrating on the more unusual of my sightings. \nFurther details may be available nearer the date. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for 19:00 commencement of proceedings.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-the-southern-end-of-the-wcml-1930s-to-present-day-by-rob-freeman-3rd-june-2025/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20250414T142943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T143603Z
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SUMMARY:WFD Branch - Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Visit\, 1st June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 1st June 2025 – A visit to The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. \nFive days after the end of the Annual Steam Gala\, we visit this Heritage Railway where we will travel over all of the line\, getting off at most of the stations. We will visit the steam shed and diesel shed at Toddington\, Winchcombe and Cheltenham Race Course Signal Boxes\, the Carriage & Wagon Works and also\, with kind permission of the owners\, Gotherington Station where you will be able to ride on the pump trolley up and down the siding – subject to availability. Bacon rolls on the train too. \n Meet at Toddington Station\, Platform 1\, (Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway\, Toddington Station\, New Town\, Cheltenham GL54 5DT) at 09:00. \nEmail Branch Secretary Rob Davidson at watford@rcts.org.uk to book your place or for more information. The group is usually eligible for a discounted party rate for an all line ticket (normally £28.00) and a donation to the railway is asked for access to the sheds etc.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-gloucestershire-warwickshire-steam-railway-visit-1st-june-2025/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Outdoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20250203T152945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T152945Z
UID:10002988-1746558000-1746567000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch - 'Reminiscenses and Thoughts of a Retired Railwayman'\, by John Noorani\, 6th May 2025
DESCRIPTION:JOHN NOORANI – ‘Reminiscenses and Thoughts of a Retired Railwayman’. \nThroughout his schooldays John had been interested in railways\, initially as a trainspotter but then an interest in their history and operation. After leaving school he needed a temporary job for about six months and an opportunity to work on the railway presented itself. The anticipated six months fill-in job became a forty year career which spanned both the nationalised and privatised railway in equal measure. John will talk about various incidents which he was involved in as well as reminisce over some of the ways his career developed and the changes he has seen.  Further details may be available nearer the date. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for 19:00 commencement of proceedings.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-reminiscenses-and-thoughts-of-a-retired-railwayman-by-john-noorani-6th-may-2025/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20250128T155057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T155057Z
UID:10002987-1743533100-1743543000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch - Branch AGM\, followed by 'The Northern Line Extensions'\, by Brian Hardy\, 1st April 2025
DESCRIPTION:AGM start 18:45. Then at 19:15  BRIAN HARDY – ‘The Northern Line Extensions’ (Bushey Heath\, Alexandra Palace\, etc.) – i.e. what was planned under the 1935-40 New Works Programme\, what was done\, what was abandoned and what remains now. \nFurther details may be available nearer the date. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for 18:45 commencement of proceedings – please also note the earlier start time.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-branch-agm-followed-by-the-northern-line-extensions-by-brian-hardy-1st-april-2025/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20250127T160409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T160409Z
UID:10002986-1741114800-1741123800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch - 'War and Peace'\, by Simon Colbeck\, 4th March 2025
DESCRIPTION:SIMON COLBECK – WAR AND PEACE\nThe railways of Bosnia and Sweden. Preserved and real steam in both countries\, with plenty of archive images to add to the interest. Further details may be available nearer the date. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for 19:00 commencement of proceedings.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-war-and-peace-by-simon-colbeck-4th-march-2025/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20240823T151846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T151846Z
UID:10002793-1733252400-1733261400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch - ‘Members’ Presentations’\, plus Lizzie’s Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls! 3rd December 2024
DESCRIPTION:Another chance for Watford Branch members to show off your prowess with a camera (but don’t worry about the quality\, feel the width!) – stills or videos\, film or digital *. Please bring along some 35mm slides or image files on a memory stick or DVD disc and we’ll endeavour to treat everyone to your photographic efforts – any railway related subjects welcome! Branch members will be given priority\, visitors are welcome to bring material as well. Festive refreshments will be available at the half-time break. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, doors open from 18:30 for 19:00 commencement of proceedings. \n* Unfortunately we are not able to present ciné film.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-members-presentations-plus-lizzies-mince-pies-and-sausage-rolls-3rd-december-2024/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20240823T142825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T113559Z
UID:10002792-1730833200-1730842200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch - 'Funeral Trains and Final Journeys'\, by Nicolas Wheatley\, 5th November 2024
DESCRIPTION:Further details of this meeting will be added nearer the date. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting to be held at our usual venue at Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, doors open from 18:30. The meeting takes place in the first floor Conference Room\, there is level access into the building and a lift is available (and stairs) to the first floor.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-funeral-trains-and-final-journeys-by-nicholas-wheatley-5th-november-2024/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20240823T140319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T164542Z
UID:10002791-1727809200-1727818200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:WFD Branch - 'Memories are Made of These!'\, by Phil Darlaston\, 1st October 2024
DESCRIPTION:‘Memories are made of these!’ – a kind of photographic reminiscence looking back over approx. 50 years at the big railway\, main line steam\, the maturing preservation scene and perhaps a little infrastructure and overseas thrown into the mix. Commence 19:00. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting to be held at our usual venue at Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, doors open from 18:30.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/wfd-branch-memories-are-made-of-these-by-phil-darlaston-1st-october-2024/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240903T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240903T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20240622T102843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T102843Z
UID:10002699-1725390000-1725399000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:‘Those Were the Years Those Were’ Part 2\, by Michael Reade\, 3rd September 2024
DESCRIPTION:Please note there is no meeting in August! \n‘Those Were the Years Those Were’ Part 2 (With Apologies to Geoff Plumb). \nMichael was able\, during extensive business travel by rail and road in the U.K.\, to capture the rail scene in colour from 1960 to the end of mainline steam in 1968. Opportunities arose during lunchtimes and summer evenings in various industrial locations\, and together with a London Midland Southern Area lineside permit used in various exotic locations such as Bushey\, he photographed many freight workings as well as the dying embers of steam hauled passenger trips. He eschewed the madding crowds in the North West as he preferred to be the last shutter clicker standing. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting to be held at our usual venue at Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, doors open from 18:30.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/those-were-the-years-those-were-part-2-by-michael-reade-3rd-september-2024/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240702T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240702T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20240603T163818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T163818Z
UID:10002693-1719946800-1719955800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:'1960s East Midlands Stills and Ciné'\, by Michael Clemens
DESCRIPTION:Michael Clemens visits the Watford Branch to give us a presentation on the East Midlands in the 1960s with a mix of ciné film and stills – more details to be added if they become available. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting to be held at our usual venue at Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, doors open from 18:30.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/1960s-east-midlands-stills-and-cine-by-michael-clemens/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20240416T165038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T165038Z
UID:10002620-1717527600-1717536600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:'Underground Trains on the Isle of Wight'\, by Brian Hardy
DESCRIPTION:London Transport expert Brian Hardy makes a welcome return to the branch\, this time looking at the variety of former LT stock that has worked on the Isle of Wight since 1967 and into the present day\, carrying on the tradition of second-hand (pre-loved?) motive power and rolling stock used on the island. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting to be held at our usual venue at Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, doors open from 18:45.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/underground-trains-on-the-isle-of-wight-by-brian-hardy/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/watford-branch/GMP_Slide3915_Tube_RydePierHead_xx0769.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20240326T162508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T162508Z
UID:10002608-1715108400-1715117400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:'Those Were the Years Those Were' Part 1\, by Michael Reade (with apologies to Geoff Plumb!)
DESCRIPTION:Michael was able\, during extensive business travel by rail and road in the U.K.\, to capture the rail scene in colour from 1960 to the end of mainline steam in 1968. Opportunities arose during lunchtimes and summer evenings in various industrial locations\, and together with a London Midland Southern Area lineside permit used in various exotic locations such as Bushey\, he photographed many freight workings as well as the dying embers of steam hauled passenger trips. He eschewed the madding crowds in the North West as he preferred to be the last shutter clicker standing. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting to be held at our usual venue at Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, doors open from 18:45.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/those-were-the-years-those-were-part-1-by-michael-reade-with-apologies-to-geoff-plumb/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240402T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240402T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20240311T175829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T123356Z
UID:10002602-1712083500-1712093400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Branch AGM\, followed by 'The Story of the Travelling Post Office' by Roland Gillott
DESCRIPTION:The Watford Branch AGM will commence at 18:45 (please note this is earlier than our usual start time) and we hope to conclude that by 19:00. This will be followed by Roland Gillott’s presentation on ‘The Story of the Travelling Post Office’. This includes the inception of the TPO service in 1838 and its continuation until the TPO service was brought to an end in 2004. The talk also includes references to TPOs preserved in the heritage sector and to Mail Rail\, the preservation of part of the Post Office Railway as a visitor attraction. \nPlease note that this is a physical meeting at our usual venue at Beechen Grove Baptist Church.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/branch-agm-followed-by-the-story-of-the-travelling-post-office-by-roland-gillott/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20240106T163444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T152318Z
UID:10002556-1709665200-1709674200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:'That Was the Year That Was - 1973'\, by Geoff Plumb
DESCRIPTION:Starting with a visit to the border area of West and East Germany at Bebra in January 1973\, followed by scenes on the ‘Erzbergbahn’ (Iron Mountain Railway) and the Steyrtalbahn in snowy Austria\, then moving on to the Royal opening of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in May. The main event is a visit to Java for ancient steam locos and a look at Singapore and Malaysia. Finally a few preservation scenes back in the UK to round things off. \nPlease note this is a physical meeting\, in the First Floor Conference Room at Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, doors open from around 18:30 for a 19:00 start.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/that-was-the-year-that-was-1973-by-geoff-plumb/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/watford-branch/1973-01-26_GMP_Slide10868_97203_VordernbergMarkt_260173.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20230901T160810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T160810Z
UID:10002411-1701802800-1701811800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:‘Members’ Presentations’\, plus Lizzie’s Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls!
DESCRIPTION:Another chance for Watford Branch members to show off your prowess with a camera (but don’t worry about the quality\, feel the width!) – stills or videos\, film or digital. Please bring along some 35mm slides or image files on a memory stick or DVD disc and we’ll endeavour to treat everyone to your photographic efforts – any railway related subjects welcome! Branch members will be given priority\, visitors are welcome to bring material as well. Festive refreshments will be available at the half-time break. \nDoors open from 18:30 for 19:00 commencement of proceedings.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/members-presentations-plus-lizzies-mince-pies-and-sausage-rolls-2/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/watford-branch/IGMP61874_RHDR_Nos6-2_PassingShot_240723.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20230706T145445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T145445Z
UID:10002337-1699383600-1699392600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:‘The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Edinburgh’  - Part 2\, York to Edinburgh\, by Stephen Gay
DESCRIPTION:STEPHEN GAY visits for the ninth time to present his new talk ‘The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Edinburgh’  – Part 2\, York to Edinburgh. \nThis is a physical event\, doors open at the venue from around 18:30 for a 19:00 start\, there will be a midway break for refreshments\, and we aim to finish around 21:30.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-east-coast-main-line-from-kings-cross-to-edinburgh-part-2-york-to-edinburgh-by-stephen-gay/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20230706T143353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T153743Z
UID:10002336-1696359600-1696368600@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:‘London Underground Then & Now. As it was and as it is’\, by Brian Hardy
DESCRIPTION:BRIAN HARDY: Brian returns to present: ‘London Underground Then & Now. As it was and as it is’. \nThis is a physical event\, doors open at the venue from around 18:30 for a 19:00 start\, there will be a midway break for refreshments and we aim to finish around 21:30.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/london-underground-then-now-as-it-was-and-as-it-is-by-brian-hardy/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/watford-branch/Brian-HardyPicture34.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230905T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230905T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20230706T141002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T161843Z
UID:10002335-1693940400-1693949400@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Route of 'The Canadian' and its Branches\, by John Day
DESCRIPTION:Please note: There is no meeting scheduled for August as the branch takes a summer break! \n  \nJOHN DAY\, from the Ipswich Branch\, pays another visit\, the last one being over ten years ago\, to present ‘The Route of The Canadian and its Branches’ – taking a look at the route from Toronto to just east of Vancouver and north to Churchill\, Manitoba. This presentation has had to be postponed several times due to various circumstances\, so we look forward to seeing John once again! \nThis is a physical event\, doors open at the venue from around 18:30 for a 19:00 start\, there will be a midway break for refreshments and we aim to finish around 21:30.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/the-route-of-the-canadian-and-its-branches-by-john-day/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/watford-branch/JohnDay_Canada_Nov-Scans-186_Edited.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230704T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230704T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20230515T142750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T143853Z
UID:10002291-1688497200-1688506200@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:'That Was the Year That Was - 1971'
DESCRIPTION:Our Chairman Geoff Plumb takes his usual July spot\, this time presenting ‘That Was the Year That Was – 1971’. A very busy year covering railways in the UK\, including British Railways\, industrials\, some North Wales narrow gauge\, last of steam on London Transport\, Humber paddle steamers\, and the Bulmer’s Cider Train return to steam. Interspersed with several trips to West Germany and also East Germany. \nVenue doors open around 18:30 for a 19:00 start\, there will be a halftime break for refreshments and finish time will be around 21:30. All welcome!
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/that-was-the-year-that-was-1971/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20230513T135710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T135710Z
UID:10002288-1686078000-1686087000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mangapps Railway Museum - The First Thirty Years
DESCRIPTION:John Jolly visits the Watford Branch\, for the second time\, to tell us more about the first thirty years of the Mangapps Railway. Further information about the museum can be found here: \nhttp://www.mangapps.co.uk/index.html \nThe meeting will commence at 19:00 with the venue doors open from 18:30\, there will be a mid-talk break for refreshments\, and the meeting should finish by 21:30. All welcome!
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/mangapps-railway-museum-the-first-thirty-years/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230502T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20230415T132048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T133722Z
UID:10002255-1683054000-1683063000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:European Misadventures\, by Michael Reade
DESCRIPTION:‘European Misadventures’\, by Michael Reade\, 2nd May 2023:  Michael was fortunate enough to have employment as an advertising sales manager for several trade and technical publications with European advertisers which necessitated regular visits to France\, Germany\, Switzerland\, Belgium\, Holland\, Denmark and Sweden commencing in the mid-sixties. Between appointments he was able to locate some final outposts of steam\, interspersed with now vintage tramcars.  Misadventures include ending up with his Ford Cortina in a tram depot and being followed around Rotterdam by two men with holstered pistols!  And\, of course\, the infamous incident of getting fairly inebriated with Herr Beck\, the Burgomaster of Bremen and then owner of Beck’s Brewery.  He still drinks Becks but nowadays only the non-alcoholic variant… \nThis is an indoor meeting\, doors open from 18:45\, commence 19:00
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/european-misadventures-by-michael-reade/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/watford-branch/MR_625_Edited.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230404T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230404T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20230312T150746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T150746Z
UID:10002226-1680634800-1680643800@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Branch AGM\, followed by 'The Indian Hill Railways'\, by David Brace
DESCRIPTION:The Branch AGM will commence at 19:00 and we will get through this as quickly as we can! All present committee members are willing to continue in their posts – many thanks to them for their service over the past year. This will be followed by David Brace with a presentation on ‘The Indian Hill Railways’. \nDavid’s presentation will cover a trip with Ffestiniog Travel visiting the Shimla Railway\, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the Nilgiri Railway as well as the Delhi Transport Museum\, the Taj Mahal\, Delhi city and Chennai. \nPlease note the earlier start time of 19:00\, doors will be open from 18:45.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/branch-agm-followed-by-the-indian-hill-railways-by-david-brace/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/watford-branch/DB_DSC_0224a_DHR777.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210211
CREATED:20221025T170634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T170634Z
UID:10002092-1670353200-1670364000@rcts.org.uk
SUMMARY:‘Members’ Presentations’\, plus Lizzie’s Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls!
DESCRIPTION:Another chance for Watford Branch members to show off your prowess with a camera (but don’t worry about the quality\, feel the width!) – stills or videos\, film or digital. Please bring along some 35mm slides or image files on a memory stick or DVD disc and we’ll endeavour to treat everyone to your photographic efforts – any railway related subjects welcome! Branch members will be given priority\, visitors are welcome to bring material as well. Festive refreshments will be available at the half-time break. \nDoors open from 19:00 for 19:30 commencement of proceedings.
URL:https://rcts.org.uk/event/members-presentations-plus-lizzies-mince-pies-and-sausage-rolls/
LOCATION:WFD Watford\, Beechen Grove Baptist Church\, Clarendon Road\, Watford\, WD17 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings,Indoor Event,WFD Watford
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/watford-branch/IGMP59730_46521_ToddingtonMPD_030722.jpg
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END:VCALENDAR