Autumn 2026 Lecture Programme
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Wednesday 23th September |
‘LOOKING BACK’
DICK CRANE gets a new series of meetings underway with a look back at the railway scene fifty years ago in 1976
This will be followed by a review of the new programme |
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Wednesday 30th September |
‘NORTH WALES REVISITED’
DICK CRANE takes the train from Chester to Holyhead revisiting the former links from the main line.
There will be a short AGM during the evening. |
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Wednesday 7th October |
‘THE COLONEL STEPHENS STORY’ DAVID POWELL makes a first visit to ‘T o T’ with a presentation on the fascinating light railways of Colonel Stephens. | |
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Wednesday 14th October |
‘RAIL DAYS AT DOVER AND FOLKESTONE’ DICK CRANE looks at the railway activity at these two Kentish Ports past and present. . | |
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Wednesday 21th October |
‘SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY – LOOKING FORWARD’ LAWRENCE BOWMAN Integrated Managing Director, SWR looks forward as South Western Railways progresses within the emerging Great British Railways. | |
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Wednesday 28th October |
NO MEETING | |
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Wednesday 4th November |
‘THE DELTIC STORY’ MICHAEL SMYTHE reflects on the story of one of the most popular designs of main line diesel locomotives. | |
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Wednesday 11th November |
‘THE CORRIS STORY’ CHRIS JONES makes a welcome return to ‘Talking of Trains’ with a presentation on the fascinating story of the Corris Railway. | |
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Wednesday 18th November |
‘ON THE BIG SCREEN’ DICK CRANE looks at railway locations from some of the popular feature films. | |
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Wednesday 25th November |
‘RAIL DAYS AT BLETCHLEY AND OXFORD’ DICK CRANE reviews the railway scene at these newly reconnected rail centres. | |
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Wednesday 2nd December |
‘NIGHT RAILS’ DICK CRANE brings the 2026 series of meetings to a close with pictures of night scenes around Britain’s railways. | |
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