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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T213000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T213000
DTSTAMP:20250127T160409Z
CREATED:20250127T160409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T160409Z
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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:20240823T151846Z
CREATED:20240823T151846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T151846Z
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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:20241026T113559Z
CREATED:20240823T142825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T113559Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T213000
DTSTAMP:20240923T164542Z
CREATED:20240823T140319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T164542Z
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rcts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/watford-branch/PD_47508-Kings-Cross-300788-939a-RS.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240903T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240903T213000
DTSTAMP:20240622T102843Z
CREATED:20240622T102843Z
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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:20240603T163818Z
CREATED:20240603T163818Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T213000
DTSTAMP:20240416T165038Z
CREATED:20240416T165038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T165038Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T213000
DTSTAMP:20240326T162508Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240402T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240402T213000
DTSTAMP:20240326T123356Z
CREATED:20240311T175829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T123356Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T213000
DTSTAMP:20240127T152318Z
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
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