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'Next Meeting' Banner Advert Archive
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Reference archive of 'Next Meeting' banner adverts from the home page.
Banner ad archives: 2025 – 2024 – 2023 – 2022 – 2021 – 2020 – 2019 – 2018 – 2017 – 2016 – 2015
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dd Mmm 2021 – SPEAKER
"TITLE"
- [Research notes]
- [website URL]
Photo caption:
"[CAPTION]"
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DATE: TBA – Ian Smith
"Industrials Galore"
- Ian Smith is Vice President of Middleton Railway
- [website URL]
Photo caption:
"[CAPTION]"
xx Month 2022 – SPEAKER
"Auction"
- [Research notes]
- [website URL]
Photo caption:
"[CAPTION]"
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30 Dec 2022 – John Medley
"Kaliningrad Kaleidoscope"
Photo caption:
"PC Transport Systems 71-291 Corsair tram on the sole-remaining line in Kaliningrad, Route 5 – Sept 2022 – John Medley"
ALT text:
"A modern, streamlined 2-car articulated tram stopped on a street track through a tree-lined park in a Russian city."
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
30 Dec 2022
Kaliningrad Kaleidoscope
John Medley
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Hybrid Zoom meeting *
Kaliningrad is a port city on the Baltic Sea, to the west of Russia, between Lithuania and Poland. It is one of the largest industrial centres in Russia, and home to the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Navy.
The presentation is a medley of Kaliningrad transport themes, covering trams, trolleybuses and trains plus other observations of this Russian enclave from a trip by our Chairman in September 2022.
Please see the Programme page for more about Friday meetings.
* This will be a 'hybrid' Zoom evening: the meeting will take place at The Manor, and everyone is encouraged to attend in person; but for those who are unable to do so, the presentation will also be shared via the Zoom video conferencing software: please contact Frank Taylor to take part.
16 Dec 2022 – Frank Banfield
"Festive Cinema Party (archive 16mm ciné films)"
Photo caption:
"A snowy scene at Swindon Locomotive Works, featuring GWR engines and 43001, a visiting LM Region Ivatt 2-6-0, 29 November 1964 (Ben Brooksbank – Geograph [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)"
ALT text:
"A snowy scene from November 1964, showing several steam locomotives awaiting attention in the sidings outside Swindon Works. A corrugated-iron running shed, and a north-light factory building can be seen in the background."
Image from Geograph via Wikimedia Commons –
Source caption: "Locomotives outside Swindon Works in the snow - in November.
View SW of the locomotive sidings outside the main workshops. A London Midland 2-6-0 (Ivatt 4MT 2-6-0 No. 43001) is a stranger among various ex-Great Western engines. The occasion was an organised visit. – Ben Brooksbank: 29 November 1964".
[CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
16 December 2022
Festive Cinema Party
(archive 16mm ciné films)
Frank Banfield
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
.jpg "A snowy scene at Swindon Locomotive Works, featuring GWR engines and 43001, a visiting LM Region Ivatt 2-6-0, 29 November 1964 (Ben Brooksbank – Geograph [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)")
Frank Banfield presents another of his very popular evenings of archive 16mm ciné film, shown using a vintage projector on our big screen.
Previous evenings have included documentaries, BTC publicity, vintage adverts, cartoons, and excerpts from home movies. Films mostly feature railway subjects, but trams, buses, canals, docks, heavy road haulage and air travel may also make an appearance. The December shows usually have a bit of a festive twist too.
This is the last SWRS meeting before Christmas – our 'party' – so there will also be party food (please 'bring and share'!) and hopefully the 'Beer Train' will make its annual appearance on the model railway.
Please see the Programme page for more about Friday meetings.
09 Dec 2022
SWRS Members' Festive Photographic Competition
Photo caption:
"Enthusiast snapping A4 60019 'Bittern' on steam special leaving Huntingdon, 29 November 2008 (John Webber – Geograph [CC-by-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)"
ALT text:
"In the background, a mainline steam locomotive (A4 Pacific 60019 Bittern) pulls a passenger train away from a major station. On the empty platform opposite is a lone trainspotter, complete with long anorak, hoping to capture the scene on his tripod-mounted camera."
Image from Geograph via Wikimedia Commons – Source caption: "An enthusiast appreciated the sight of
preserved class A4 60019 Bittern accelerating its special train away from a signal check in Huntingdon station on a foggy winter morning. – John Webber: 29 November 2008".
[CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
09 Dec 2022
SWRS Members'
Festive Photographic
Competition
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Hybrid Zoom meeting *
Yes! It's time for the Annual SWRS Photo Competition.
Members have been busy submitting their photographs to the SWRS Webmaster to collate, and we should be in for a good evening, with guest judge, photographer Peter Robins.
The closing date has passed, and we will be holding the competition at The Manor on Friday night as usual. The evening will also be shown live on Zoom, allowing some of our more distant members to participate (in some way!).
As ever, it's a festive social evening, so do join us for drinks and nibbles at the break, (please 'bring and share' some party food)! !
Please see the Programme page for more about Friday meetings.
* This will be a 'hybrid' Zoom evening: the meeting will take place at The Manor, and everyone is encouraged to attend in person; but for those who are unable to do so, the presentation will also be shared via the Zoom video conferencing software: please contact Frank Taylor to take part.
02 Dec 2022
Winter Railwayana & Miscellaneous Auction
Photo caption:
"Christie's Auction Room (edited) - Plate 006 from 'Microcosm of London' (1808) - (Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)"
ALT text:
"Interior view of a 19th century art auction house, with auctioneer in action, an audience of bidders, and framed oil paintings on the walls."
Original image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption: "Christie's auction room in London: This engraving was published as Plate 6 of Microcosm of London (1808). [Public domain]"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
02 Dec 2022
Winter Railwayana & Miscellaneous Auction
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Experience John Coke's unique style of auctioneering, join in the witty banter, and bag yourself a bargain, or ten... Yes! It's nearly time for the legendary SWRS Auction!! (raising money towards the upkeep of Slough Estates No.3).
So, dig through your cupboards, lofts and shelves for any spare railwayana, unwanted Christmas presents, and all those other things you never use.
Bring it along on the night, for us to sell...
...and don't forget your wallet: we need you to buy things as well!
Further Details: eg what kind of things to bring...
Please see the Programme page for more about Friday meetings.
25 Nov 2022 – John Laker & Keith Spillet
"High Definition Photography"
- [Research notes]
- They actually used the title: "Preserved Steam Part 4" for this evening. Oh well.
- Previous talks by John Laker & Keith Spillet:
- "Preserved Steam Part 4" - 25th Feb 2022
- "Preserved Steam Part 3" - 5th Nov 2021
- "Preserved Steam Part 2" - 10th Sep 2021 (Blu-ray failure)
- "Steam Railway Miscellany" - 1st Feb 2019 ('Keith & John Laker' !!)
- "Steam on the Underground" - 1st Dec 2017 ('John Laker' - didn't show us any LT Steam, as the only footage is on their DVD which they didn't show!!)
- "British Second Generation Tramways" - 17th Mar 2017 ('John Laker')
- "British Trams and Trolley Buses in HD" - 28th Oct 2016 ('John Laker')
Photo caption:
"GWR 0-4-2T 1450 and autocoach W238W leave Dunster for Minehead while visiting the West Somerset Railway – 04 Oct 2014 – [Geof Sheppard - CC-by-SA-4 - Wikimedia Commons]"
ALT text:
"A tank locomotive and single coach chuffing along a slight embankment through lush countryside."
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
" Visiting locomotive 1450 and autocoach 238 leave Dunster for Minehead on the West Somerset Railway.
– Geof Sheppard 04 Oct 2014 [Wikimedia Commons - CC-by-SA-4.0]"
Photo previously used for "Ealing Film Nostalgic Extracts" - John Coke - 2nd Oct 2015
and "Steam Railway Miscellany" - 1st Feb 2019 ('Keith & John Laker' !!)
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[UPDATE THESE]
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
25 Nov 2022
High Definition Photography
John Laker & Keith Spillet
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Videographer and tram enthusiast, John Laker, and retired photographer Keith Spillett, are presenting another evening of their high-definition video, complete with sound system and live commentary.
This time we have been promised a high-definition projector to make the best of the high-definition cameras used to capture their video footage, which usually features steam and diesel locomotives running on heritage lines and main line railtours.
(This is a change from the publicised evening: "Ten Minute Hobbies and Interests Talks", which has been rescheduled into next year's programme.)
Please see the Programme page for more about Friday meetings.
18 Nov 2022 – Shaun Bradbury
"Modern Traction Show"
- [Research notes]
- Previous talk by Shaun Bradbury: "Transport Mix" - 2nd June 2017 [No useful text.]
- Original banner photo previously used for Peter Robins talk, 07 Sept 2018
- Banner revised (on Wednesday) after talking to Shaun (on Monday)
[UPDATE THESE]
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Revised Banner (Wednesday-Friday+):
ALT text:
"A heritage diesel locomotive, in 1960s British Railways maroon livery, hauls a three-coach train around a sharp curve towards the viewer. The train is in a deep cutting whose banks are lined with rosebay willowherb in full bloom. The locomotive exhaust smoke casts a haze over the background."
Photo caption:
"With the sun in the west behind it, D1035 Western Yeoman (actually D1010 Western Campaigner with temporary name and numberplates), hauls the last train of the day away from Watchet on the West Somerset Railway. – 20 July 2013 (Geof Sheppard – [CC-by-SA-4.0], via Wikimedia Commons)"
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"With the sun in the west behind it, D1035 Western Yeoman (actually D1010 Western Campaigner with temporary name and numberplates), hauls the last train of the day away from Watchet on the West Somerset Railway.
– Geof Sheppard 20 July 2013 [Wikimedia Commons - CC-by-SA-4.0]"
"Friday Nights at The Manor"
18 Nov 2022
Modern Traction Show
Shaun Bradbury
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
_contre_jour_400px.jpg "With the sun in the west behind it, D1035 Western Yeoman (actually D1010 Western Campaigner with temporary name and numberplates), hauls the last train of the day away from Watchet on the West Somerset Railway. – 20 July 2013 (Geof Sheppard – [CC-by-SA-4.0], via Wikimedia Commons)")
Shaun will be showing us photos of 'heritage' diesel locomotives running on the mainline and on preserved railways, over the past few years.
Photo: D1035 Western Yeoman (actually D1010 Western Campaigner with temporary name and numberplates), hauls the last train of the day away from Watchet on the West Somerset Railway. – 20 July 2013 (Geof Sheppard – [CC-by-SA-4.0], via Wikimedia Commons)
Please see the Programme page for more about Friday meetings.
Original Banner (Sunday-Wednesday):
Photo caption:
"D1013 'Western Ranger' on a night time van train at Paddington, 04 Feb 1977 (Barry Lewis – Flickr [CC-BY-2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)"
ALT text:
"A night time scene at a major London railway terminus station in the 1970s. A diesel-hydraulic locomotive sits at the front of a rake of parcels vans."
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"Another shot of 'Western' class 52 No. D1013 "Western Ranger" on a night time van train, captured at Paddington station in the winter of 1976/7.
– Barry Lewis 04 Feb 1977 [Wikimedia Commons - CC-by-SA-2.0]"
"Friday Nights at The Manor"
18 Nov 2022
Modern Traction Show
Shaun Bradbury
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
.jpg "D1013 'Western Ranger' on a night time van train at Paddington, 04 Feb 1977 (Barry Lewis – Flickr [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)")
The term 'Modern Traction' is open to interpretation. What is 'modern'?'
To the early Victorians, even steam traction was modern; for the late Victorians, electric traction and Underground railways were the new thing. What about the GWR's streamlined AEC diesel railcars? The LMS diesel 10000? Modernisation scheme diesels? Or the Inter-city 125, the APT-E, Eurostar, Pendolino?
Well, I think Shaun may be showing us footage of preserved diesel locomotives running on heritage railways, but I hope to confirm that before the end of the week. Regardless, it's bound to be another great evening at The Manor!
Photo: D1013 'Western Ranger' on a night time van train at Paddington, 04 Feb 1977. (Barry Lewis – Flickr [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)
Please see the Programme page for more about Friday meetings.
11 Nov 2022 – Colin Miell
"Magical Mystery Tour"
Photo caption:
Steam-powered tug boats at the Dordrecht Steam Festival 'Dordt in Stoom' in Holland: the 'Scheelenkuhlen', and the 1893-built 'Pieter Boele' – May 2022 – Colin Miell"
ALT text:
"Two fully restored steam-powered tug boats of vintage design on a wide waterway."
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
11 Nov 2022
Magical Mystery Tour
Colin Miell
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Hybrid Zoom meeting *
In an all-digital illustrated talk, Colin will be relating his 2022 travels, both domestic and overseas, covering heritage and 'modern' railways, plus ships, ferries, trams, buses, and inevitably a few non-transport related snaps!
Something for everyone!
Regulars at The Manor will remember Colin from his talks about foreign railtours he has organised for the Locomotive Club of Great Britain (LCGB).
(This is a change of subject for Colin's talk from that publicised previously: "Travels behind the Iron Curtain". Our apologies for any confusion caused.)
Please see the Programme page for more about Friday meetings.
* This will be a 'hybrid' Zoom evening: the meeting will take place at The Manor, and everyone is encouraged to attend in person; but for those who are unable to do so, the presentation will also be shared via the Zoom video conferencing software: please contact Frank Taylor to take part.
04 Nov 2022 – Christian Wolmar
"Crossrail"
-
UPDATE THESE:
- [Research notes]
- Crossrail project website
- Wikipedia: Crossrail
- Links from Christian Wolmar's website:
- Christian Wolmar "The Story of Crossrail" (Revised and Expanded Edition 2022)
- "The Story of Crossrail" (2022) - much longer 'précis' of the Crossrail project
- Financial Times review of the original 2018 book
- Link to the tunnel photo used for the banner ad (found via DuckDuckGo search)
Photo caption:
"A view of Crossrail tunnels during construction. – (Cover detail from original 2018 edition of Christian Wolmar's book, 'The Story of Crossrail')"
ALT text:
"A modern, recently completed railway tunnel with some orange-clad construction workers in the distance. Two tracks lead from a large diameter, circular tunnel, into two smaller divergent tunnels that curve off in opposite directions."
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
04 Nov 2022
Crossrail
Christian Wolmar
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Crossrail is a new railway line under central London. Its route runs from Reading and Heathrow in the west, to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east, using 42kms of new tunnels.
Since project approval in 2007, Christian Wolmar has closely followed the construction of the line, and visited many of the construction sites. His book, "The Story of Crossrail" was due to be published shortly before the anticipated opening of the line in 2018...
Some four years later, the Elizabeth Line – as it is now known – is finally (almost) fully open. Wolmar has published a revised and expanded edition of his book to record the many tribulations, delays and cost increases that beset the project over those years.
Christian Wolmar is an award-winning writer and broadcaster specialising in transport and is the author of a series of books on railway history. He is acknowledged as one of the UK's leading commentators on transport matters, and we are delighted that he is making a welcome return visit to The Manor.
Please see the Programme page for more about Friday meetings.
28 Oct 2022 – Keith Smith
"West Somerset revisited"
Original image from Wikimedia Commons
– Source caption: "D7017 arriving at Stogumber on the West Somerset Railway with a train from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead."
31 August 2014 – Geof Sheppard – from Wikimedia Commons (CC-by-SA-4)
Photo caption:
"British Railways Class 35 'Hymek' diesel-hydraulic, D7017, arriving at Stogumber on the West Somerset Railway with a train from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead. – 31 August 2014 – Geof Sheppard – from Wikimedia Commons (CC-by-SA-4)"
ALT text:
"A smartly restored diesel locomotive pulls a summertime passenger train into a station on a heritage railway in the Somerset countryside. The station, which is surrounded by a good number of trees, has been restored to its 1930s appearance, with period fittings and platform furniture."
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
28 Oct 2022
West Somerset Revisited
Keith Smith
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Illustrated talk. Re-opened in 1976, the West Somerset Railway is the longest standard gauge heritage line in the UK. The route from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard has often been the destination for steam and diesel excursions from the national network, via the junction at Norton Fitzwarren.
Gordon Adams is descended from a family who lived in the area before the Railway Age and worked for the railways for over 120 years until his father retired in 1981. He knows Eastleigh well from his days as a trainspotter and visits to the Running Shed and Workshops.
(Photo: British Railways Class 35 'Hymek' diesel-hydraulic, D7017, arriving at Stogumber on the West Somerset Railway with a train from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead. – 31 August 2014 – Geof Sheppard – from Wikimedia Commons (CC-by-SA-4))
Please see the Programme page for more about Friday meetings.
21 Oct 2022 – Gordon Adams
"Eastleigh"
- [Research notes]
- Previous talk by Gordon Adams: "Railways of Southampton" - 20th Jan 2017
- (There may be others, but haven't looked hard.)
Photo caption:
"SR Lord Nelson Class 850 'Lord Nelson' during major overhaul at Eastleigh Works in 2002. – Gordon Adams"
ALT text:
"A partly-refurbished 4-6-0 tender locomotive, without its boiler casing, standing inside a spacious early 20th-century railway engineering workshop."
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
21 Oct 2022
Eastleigh –
from Railway Junction to Railway Centre
Gordon Adams
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Illustrated talk about Eastleigh in Hampshire, covering the period from 1839, when the railway first passed through the area, to the present day; giving an overview of the development of the Town, the Station, the Engineering Workshops and the Running Shed.
Gordon Adams is descended from a family who lived in the area before the Railway Age and worked for the railways for over 120 years until his father retired in 1981. He knows Eastleigh well from his days as a trainspotter and visits to the Running Shed and Workshops.
(Photo: SR Lord Nelson Class 850 'Lord Nelson' during major overhaul at Eastleigh Works in 2002. – Gordon Adams)
Please see the Programme page for more about Friday meetings.
14 Oct 2022 – Mike Shanahan
"Further Reminiscences..." – MEETING CANCELLED
MEETING CANCELLED:
After 4 attendees of the previous week's meeting subsequently tested positive for covid (including the original speaker, John Coke), it was decided to cancel the meeting for this week to let everything settle down. Instead of this banner ad, a top-of-page warning was shown from 12th October. (See index-snippets.html for copy.)
[UPDATE THESE]
'MEETING CANCELLED alerts posted on Social Media (Twitter on Wednesday, Facebook on Friday):
Twitter ––
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Programme Change:
Originally: "Photographic Recollections of Members past and present"
John Coke was going to show photos/film including (present and) former SWRS members, the idea being to spark memories and discussions; however, John caught Covid the weekend before so this was a hurried re-schedule.
Original image from Wikimedia Commons
– Source caption: "Ex GWR locomotive runs from night work on District Line to Lillie Bridge depot, c.7 a.m."
1968 – User:8474tim – from Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)
Photo caption:
"Kensington Olympia station in 1968: London Transport pannier tank locomotive L.92 heads for Lillie Bridge Depot with a short engineer's train after night work on the District line. The ex-GWR 57xx class 0-6-0 loco (formerly 5786) has since been preserved. – User:8474tim – Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)"
ALT text:
"A short train of 4-wheel engineering wagons being hauled though an inner-city station by a London Transport steam locomotive in 1968."
Not publicised on social media.
"Friday Nights at The Manor"
14 Oct 2022
>> Programme Change <<
Further Reminiscences...
Mike Shanahan
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
In a change to the scheduled programme, tonight will be a members' evening. Unfortunately, John Coke has caught Covid and is unable to be with us, so "Photographic Recollections of Members past and present" will be rearranged for another day.
For part of the evening, SWRS member Mike Shanahan will be giving us some more of his reminiscences as a life-long railway enthusiast. Mike's interests and knowledge are far-reaching and include signalling, railway accidents, train ferries, the railways of West London, and much more.
For the remainder of the evening we shall be watching videos on the big screen.
(Photo: Kensington Olympia station in 1968: London Transport pannier tank locomotive L.92 heads for Lillie Bridge Depot with a short engineer's train after night work on the District line. The ex-GWR 57xx class 0-6-0 loco (formerly 5786) has since been preserved. – User:8474tim – Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain))
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
07 Oct 2022 – Keith Hoffmeister
"The HS2 Project"
- [Research notes]
- HS2 Website
- Wikipedia: High Speed 2
- Chiltern Society – HS2 Photo Diary
- An act of betrayal by the PM? – A response by Nigel Harris, Managing Editor, Rail Magazine, to the (then proposed, later actual) cancellation of the HS2E extension. Provides an excellent summary of the many operational railway benefits provided by HS2 (in its original form).
Original image from Wikimedia Commons
Source caption: " Artist's impression of HS2 train to be built by a Hitachi and Alstom joint venture"
– 10 December 2021 – Hitachi Rail – from Wikimedia Commons (CC-by-3.0)
Photo caption:
"Artist's impression of HS2 train to be built by a Hitachi and Alstom joint venture – 10 December 2021 – Hitachi Rail – Wikimedia Commons CC-by-3.0"
ALT text:
"Artist's impression of the highly streamlined high speed passenger train for HS2 to be built by a Hitachi and Alstom joint venture."
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
7 Oct 2022
The HS2 Project
Keith Hoffmeister
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
_400px.jpg "Artist's impression of HS2 train to be built by a Hitachi and Alstom joint venture – 10 December 2021 – Hitachi Rail – Wikimedia Commons CC-by-3.0")
HS2 is the largest infrastructure project in Europe; conceived to significantly increase railway capacity by moving fast trains from the East Coast, West Coast, and Midland main lines. The project has attracted more than its fair share of controversy: critics will cite ballooning costs and environmental impact; proponents will argue the need for network improvements, the jobs created, and the benefits to the public and the economy. Whatever your viewpoint, HS2 is more than just a high-speed railway line.
Keith Hoffmeister, a member of the Chiltern Society, has been photographing the HS2 route ever since the plans were first revealed in 2010. He covered the whole route from Euston to Birmingham and published a DVD in 2012 as part of the Stop HS2 campaign.
(Photo: Artist's impression of HS2 train to be built by a Hitachi and Alstom joint venture – December 2021 – Hitachi Rail – Wikimedia Commons CC-by-3.0)
Please note that this is a change from the programme advertised in the Triangle magazine earlier in the year. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Please see the Programme page for general information about the meeting.
30 Sept 2022 – Wolfgang Meyenberg
"History of China"
Photo caption:
"Chinese Temple – 06 September 2019 – Wolfgang Meyenberg"
ALT text:
"A traditional, and very old, Chinese temple with modern concrete buildings either side. A road runs past the front of the temple. The two are separated by a wide verge carpeted with colourful flowers."
Not YET publicised on social media.
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
30 Sept 2022
History of China
Wolfgang Meyenberg
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
_Cropped(400px).jpg "Chinese Temple – 06 September 2019 – Wolfgang Meyenberg")
The history of China is a subject so vast that it would need a lecture lasting for some years! Rather than attempt that, Wolfgang will be shedding some light on the differences between European and Chinese histories, that is, why they evolved in very different ways. He will also briefly introduce how the Chinese script works.
Wolfgang Meyenberg is a friend of the SWRS who we met as a result of the Zoom meetings held during the Covid Lockdowns. To start this evening, Wolfgang will tell us how a German interested in railway signalling came to live in China for a couple of years and became smitten by the country, the culture, and the cuisine.
Since Wolfgang lives in Germany, this evening will be a Zoom presentation at The Manor on the big screen. (There is the possibility for others to join the Zoom meeting remotely, please contact SWRS Secretary, Frank Taylor, if this applies to you.). By the way, Wolfgang's English is excellent!
Please see the Programme page for general information about the meeting.
23 Sept 2022 – Steve Ollive
"A-to-Z of Swiss Railways – Part 1"
- [Research notes]
- RCTS Windsor and Maidenhead: 21 December 2020 · Branch AGM followed by “A-Z of Swiss Railways” final part
- RCTS Branch: Windsor and Maidenhead [MHD]
Original image from Wikimedia Commons
– Source caption: "This is the train that took us up. Now it is going down. As you can see, on the way up the locomotive pushes, not pulls, the wagons."
22 September 2007 – User:aforero – from Wikimedia Commons
Photo caption:
"Preserved VRB H 2/3 standard gauge rack railway locomotive no. 16 (SLM No.2871, built 1923) with a train of 4-wheel coaches on the Vitznau-Rigi Bahn. The VRB climbs Mount Rigi by Lake Lucerne in Switzerland – 22 September 2007 – User:aforero – Wikimedia Commons CC-by-2.0"
ALT text:
"A small steam locomotive pushes two red, wooden, 4-wheel carriages up a steep rack railway on a grassy mountain slope. To one side is a traditional wooden Swiss chalet, complete with window box of flowers and Swiss flag. On the far side of the track is a grove of pine trees, with a deep, wide valley beyond, and a continuous backdrop of hazy mountain peaks."
Not YET publicised on social media.
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
23 Sept 2022
A-to-Z of
Swiss Railways
– Part 1
Steve Ollive
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
In this series, Steve will cover a multitude of aspects of the railways of Switzerland, including: the private railways, the vehicle classification system, the four different types of rack railways, a potted history of the various railway companies, and views of current rolling stock.
Steve Ollive is Chairman of the Windsor and Maidenhead branch of the Railway Correspondence & Travel Society (RCTS).
(Photo: Preserved H 2/3 steam loco and carriages on the standard gauge VRB rack railway in Switzerland – 22 Sept 2007 – User:aforero – Wikimedia Commons CC-by-2.0)
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
16 Sept 2022 – Rob Smith
"Shipwrecks of the Thames"
- [Research notes]
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/rob-smith-footprints-of-london-1394683923
- Virtual Tour – Shipwrecks in the Thames
- https://footprintsoflondon.com/guides/rob-smith/\
- Footprints of London – walks by Rob Smith
Original image from Wikimedia Commons
– Source caption: "SS Richard Montgomery taken from aboard the PS Kingswear Castle."
9 July 2011 – Clem Rutter – from Wikimedia Commons
Photo caption:
"The wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery in the Thames Estuary – Clem Rutter – 9 July 2011 – Wikimedia Commons CC-by-3.0"
ALT text:
"Three steel masts sticking up at a slight angle out of the grey waters of the Thames estuary."
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16 Sept 2022
Shipwrecks
of the Thames
Rob Smith
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
_(cropped)_400px.jpg "The wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery in the Thames Estuary – Clem Rutter – 9 July 2011 – Wikimedia Commons CC-by-3.0")
With so many ships visiting London, it is hardly surprising that there have been thousands of shipwrecks in the Thames.
Rob will be telling the story of 12 ships that have sunk in the Thames, from a Roman cargo ship, to a mysterious sinking in the Cold War, by way of the 17th century ship whose sinking shocked Samuel Pepys, and the ship full of explosives that still sits at the bottom of the Thames Estuary.
Rob Smith is a qualified tour guide with Footprints of London.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
9 Sept 2022 – Frank Taylor
"History of Cliveden"
Photo caption:
"Cliveden House from the Parterre showing the restored 19th-century planting scheme"
ALT text:
"A formal garden featuring triangular beds of colourful flowers, surrounded by precisely-cut hedges, with an extensive Victorian stately home in the background."
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
9 Sept 2022
History of Cliveden
Frank Taylor
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
When Frank is not on duty as SWRS Secretary he spends his time as one of the Volunteer National Trust Historians at the Cliveden Estate.
Tonight, the 350+ years of the Mansion estate will be explained. A place known for Power, Politics and Passion with a little bit of scandal. The talk will cover the history from the beginning up to the current day.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
02 Sept 2022 – John Coke & Members
"Memories of "81S" – the Stoke Place Railway"
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Research notes:
- (Original) caption from 'picture page':
- "'Horatio', a 2 foot gauge Simplex diesel, formerly owned by SWRS and used on the narrow gauge railway at Stoke Place in Slough. The railway was sold a few years ago and the loco is seen here at the Devon Railway Centre at Bicton – 30th August 2003"
- [UPDATE] – Spot the deliberate mistake! The Devon Railway Centre is at Bickleigh not Bicton! Not corrected until after the event (when
picture_page.htmlwas corrected too.)
Photo caption:
"'Horatio', Devon Railway Centre, Bickleigh – 30/08/03"
ALT text:
"'Horatio', Devon Railway Centre, Bickleigh – 30/08/03"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
02 Sept 2022
Memories of "81S"
– The Stoke Place Railway
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Just to the north of Slough, on the way to Stoke Poges, may be found Stoke Place, a 17th century Queen Anne mansion house – now a hotel – set within 26 acres of Capability Brown landscaped gardens.
Many years ago, somewhat remarkably, in a corner of those lush gardens, members of the Slough & Windsor Railway Society were able to build a 2-foot gauge railway. It was essentially a large loop, with a few sidings and an engine shed, using carriages and two engines from the Knebworth House Railway, which had closed in 1990.
This evening is an opportunity to see film, video and photos of the railway, which is also the site where No.3's restoration commenced.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
05, 12, 19, 26 Aug 2022 –
"Members' Presentation Evenings"
Photo caption:
"Big Screen Transport Mix Presentation (P Jewell)"
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ALT text:
"Big Screen Transport Mix Presentation (P Jewell)"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
05, 12, 19, 26 August 2022
Members' Presentation Evenings
7:30pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
.jpg "Big Screen Transport Mix Presentation (P Jewell)")
'Anything Goes' evenings: big screen video, ciné, projected prints, or slides, presented by SWRS members and featuring railway or other transport subjects from Great Britain or further afield. (It's open to all, not just SWRS members!)
If you have films or photos to share with fellow enthusiasts, please bring them along on Friday. (And if you contact info@swrs.co.uk in time, we can advertise your contribution in advance.)
29 Jul 2022 –
"Rail Enthusiasts' Barbecue"
Photo caption:
"'Bar-B-Que sausages' – Photo by User:Salimfadhley – from Wikimedia Commons"
Original image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption: "'Bar-B-Que sausages'"
– Photo by User:Salimfadhley – from Wikimedia Commons
ALT text:
"Sausages on a barbecue"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
29 July 2022
Rail Enthusiasts' Barbecue
7:30pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
A chance to munch on a burger or hot dog in the sunshine, chat to fellow enthusiasts, and watch the trains go by.
The Manor forecourt has a grandstand view of Slough Railway Station and the trains passing on the GW main line – an ideal venue for our annual barbecue.
(Although primarily a social event, this is also a fund-raising exercise, so admission fees still apply and you will need some cash to pay for your food.)
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
22 Jul 2022 –
"Mystery Rail Trip"
Image: – P Jewell's question-mark montage. Use wide version for Facebook.
Source image (low-res/website): SWRS Unknown Photo Image (Mk1) - Small
Source image (wide/Facebook): SWRS Unknown Photo Image (Mk1) - Wide
Photo caption:
"Mystery Rail Trip"
ALT text:
"Lots of question marks"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
22 July 2022
Mystery Rail Trip
Meet: outside The Manor,
6:30pm latest
SWRS members are venturing out for an evening social trip away from The Manor. Our mystery destination is always a place of interest in the region, accessible easily by train from Slough, and the trip usually rounds off at a pub.
This year it's not such a mystery, unfortunately, as the original plan fell through, but we'll still be heading for the Bourne End branch line and a good pub for a pint or two and a chat.
We will meet at The Manor by 6:30pm latest – note the earlier time – catching the 19:01 train, so don't be late! As well as beer money, you will need £4.40 for the return rail fare (assuming we have sufficient railcards for group travel for all, otherwise the fare is £6.70).
Members living to the west can optionally meet us at Maidenhead station in time for the 19:25 Bourne End train. Coincidentally, that return fare is also £4.40.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
15 Jul 2022 – John Coke & Members
"Slough Estates No.3 Evening "
Photo caption:
"Slough Estates No.3 on the Middleton Railway, Leeds – 1st Jan 2019 – Andrew Johnson"
ALT text:
"Steam locomotive 'Slough Estates No.3' on a tree-lined railway"
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15 July 2022
Slough Estates No.3 Evening
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
_crop_400px.jpg "Slough Estates No.3 on the Middleton Railway, Leeds – 1st Jan 2019 – Andrew Johnson")
"Slough Estates No.3" is an 0-6-0ST steam locomotive built by Hudswell Clarke, of Leeds, in 1924. It spent its entire working life on the Slough Trading Estate railway, and is now in the custodianship of Slough & Windsor Railway Society.
On closure of the Estate railway in 1973, No. 3 moved to the fledgling Mid Hants Railway. Slough & Windsor Railway Society took over custodianship during the 1980s, rescuing the parts and returning them to Slough.
After a lengthy restoration, No. 3 was returned to steam in 2000 and spent many happy years at the Swindon & Cricklade Railway. 2011 saw No. 3 move to its present home at the Middleton Railway in Leeds, close to where it was built, and is currently undergoing its second rebuild in preservation..
This evening is an opportunity to see film, video and photos of No. 3 at work in Slough, and during its restoration and subsequent preservation life.
(Photo: No.3 at the Middleton Railway, Leeds – 1st Jan 2019 – Andrew Johnson)
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
08 Jul 2022 – Members
"Members' Hobbies and Interests Evening"
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Research notes:
- Gunnersbury Triangle is a nature reserve in West London. (Wikipedia article)
- Lots of useful photos in Commons showing volunteers doing interesting things!
- Wikimedia Commons: Gunnersbury Triangle
Photo caption:
"A volunteer checking nestboxes for spiders at the Gunnersbury Triangle nature reserve in West London. The boxes are then cleaned, repaired, and reused. – Ian Alexander – 19 November 2019 [Wikimedia Commons - CC-by-SA-4.0]"
ALT text:
"A volunteer examining a row of bird nestboxes before cleaning and repair."
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"Checking nestboxes for spiders in Gunnersbury Triangle. The boxes are then cleaned, repaired, and reused.
– Ian Alexander 19 November 2019 [Wikimedia Commons - CC-by-SA-4.0]"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
08 July 2022
Members' Hobbies and Interests Evening
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
A chance for SWRS members to take the floor and give us a short talk about their hobbies and pastimes, and what interests them (besides coming to Railway Society meetings on a Friday night).
A number of speakers are already lined up for a 5-10 minute (possibly, illustrated) talk, but there's always space for more. It's a great opportunity to learn something new about volunteering, canals, music, ocean liners, model railways, or whatever else members get up to in their spare time!
(Photo shows a volunteer at the Gunnersbury Triangle nature reserve (West London), checking bird nestboxes for spiders before cleaning. Just a useful photo to illustrate the evening!)
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
01 Jul 2022 – Gary Heelas
"High Speed Train – 125 Group"
Photo caption:
"Ex-works High Speed Train set in the original British Rail 'corporate' blue and grey livery, with the distinctive yellow and blue power cars. (at Chesterfield). – Phil Sangwell 04 March 2007 [Wikimedia Commons - CC-by-SA-2.0]"
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"This was an ex-works set (at Chesterfield).
– Phil Sangwell 04 March 2007 [Wikimedia Commons - CC-by-SA-2.0]"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
01 Jul 2022
High Speed Train
– 125 Group
Gary Heelas
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
.jpg "Ex-works High Speed Train set in the original British Rail 'corporate' blue and grey livery, with the distinctive yellow and blue power cars. (at Chesterfield). – Phil Sangwell 04 March 2007 [Wikimedia Commons - CC-by-SA-2.0]")
The InterCity 125, or High Speed Train, with its distinctive streamlined power cars, marked a step-change in the fortunes of Britain's railways, and arguably brought about the renaissance of passenger travel in the UK. Introduced in 1976, the record-breaking HST sets heralded an era of faster travel in greater comfort. Their success and popularity has ensured a long life: more than forty-five years on, the units still form the mainstay of certain services.
Gary Heelas is chairman of the 125 Group, an organisation formed in 1994 to share news about HST set operations and development. The charity has since started acquiring and restoring Class 43 power cars and Mk 3 coaches in order to preserve and operate representative HST trains on heritage and mainline railways.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
24 Jun 2022 – Peter Robins
"West Germany and Zimbabwe"
Yes, this was published with an old caption.
Photo caption:
"A trolleybus running on Reading Transport's main line from the Three Tuns to the Bear in Tilehurst, seen at the Three Tuns terminus. – 30 Mar 1966 – [Alan Murray-Rust - Geograph via Wikimedia Commons - CC-by-SA-2.0]"
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"National Railways of Zimbabwe 'Garratt' steam locomotives 16A class 2-8-2+2-8-2 no. 612 (built by Beyer Peacock in 1938) and 14A class 2-6-2+2-6-2 no. 515 (built by Beyer Peacock in 1953) perform a run-past between Mbalabala and Bulawayo with the 'Union Limited Zambezi' train, Zimbabwe. 30 July 1992 [via Wikimedia Commons - CC-by-SA-4.0]"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
24 Jun 2022
West Germany and Zimbabwe
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Peter Robins will be describing his visits to the areas on tours with the Locomotive Club of Great Britain (LCGB) tour.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
17 Jun 2022 – Graham Bilbe
"Trains and Trolley Buses"
Photo caption:
"A trolleybus running on Reading Transport's main line from the Three Tuns to the Bear in Tilehurst, seen at the Three Tuns terminus. – 30 Mar 1966 – [Alan Murray-Rust - Geograph via Wikimedia Commons - CC-by-SA-2.0]"
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"A trolleybus running on Reading Transport's main line from the Three Tuns to the Bear in Tilehurst, seen at the Three Tuns terminus. For more information see the Wikipedia article Reading Transport Ltd.
– Alan Murray-Rust 30 March 1966 [Geograph via Wikimedia Commons - CC-by-SA-2.0]"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
17 Jun 2022
Trains and
Trolley Buses
Graham Bilbe
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
.jpg "A trolleybus running on Reading Transport's main line from the Three Tuns to the Bear in Tilehurst, seen at the Three Tuns terminus. – 30 Mar 1966 – [Alan Murray-Rust - Geograph via Wikimedia Commons - CC-by-SA-2.0]")
Graham Bilbe is a man of many talents: expert valuer of model railways for an auction house; driver, mechanic, and restorer of trolleybuses; management committee member for the British Trolleybus Society and the Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft (near Doncaster) – the largest collection of trolleybuses in Europe – and he is a published author on the subject too.
In a welcome return visit, Graham will be sharing more of his knowledge and photographs of trains and trolleybuses. Being Reading-based, it is likely Graham's talk will include local vehicles such as the Reading Transport trolley in the photo.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
10 Jun 2022 – Geoff Burch
"The Ramblings of a Railwayman"
Tales of a former Southern Region steam locomotive driver.
Photo caption:
"Steam on the Southern: Bulleid wartime Q1 class 0-6-0 33027 passing through Clapham Junction station with a down milk train, 18 July 1964. (Ben Brooksbank – Geograph [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)"
Photo ALT text:
"Archive view of an austerity-design steam locomotive, a Bulleid Q1, hauling a train of milk tank wagons through a large inner-city station in London."
Image from Geograph via Wikimedia Commons –
Source caption: "Down milk empties at Clapham Junction (Windsor Lines).
View eastward, towards Waterloo etc.: ex-LSW and LB&SC major junction, also connecting with West London Extension Line. The train, probably from the Milk Depot at Vauxhall, is passing under the great 'A' signalbox (with its wartime steel canopy) and along the Platform 4 line towards Putney, Richmond etc., headed by Bulleid wartime Q1 class 0-6-0 No. 33027 (built 7/42 as C11, withdrawn 1/66). – Ben Brooksbank: 18 July 1964".
[CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
10 June 2022
The Ramblings of a Railwayman
(Tales of a former Southern Region steam locomotive driver.)
Geoff Burch
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
_Down_milk_empties_geograph-2646794-by-Ben-Brooksbank_400px.jpg "Steam on the Southern: Bulleid wartime Q1 class 0-6-0 33027 passing through Clapham Junction station with a down milk train, 18 July 1964. (Ben Brooksbank – Geograph [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)")
A rare opportunity to hear stories of the days of steam direct from someone who experienced them first-hand on the footplate.
Really looking forward to this evening.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
03 Jun 2022 – AT THE MANOR!
"The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Barbecue"
Photo caption:
"Slough & Windsor Railway Society meeting place 'The Manor' sporting bunting ready for the Jubilee barbecue – Photo by Frank Taylor (29 May 2022)"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
03 June 2022
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Barbecue
7:30pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Seventy glorious years!
Congratulations ma'am, from all at Slough & Windsor Railway Society!
What better way to celebrate our gracious monarch's marvellous achievement than a barbecue in the sunshine, chatting to fellow enthusiasts, and watching the trains go by?
The Manor forecourt has a grandstand view of Slough Railway Station and the trains passing on the GW main line – an ideal venue for our barbecue. Burgers, hot-dogs and drinks will be available for a moderate charge, plus a complimentary glass of Prosecco to toast the Queen.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
27 May 2022 – John Coke
"Steam Ciné Finale"
Photo caption:
"Former LMS Class 5 4-6-0 44949 at Manchester Victoria station, 1968 – Phil Sangwell. (CC BY-SA 2.0 – Flickr via Wikimedia Commons)"
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"Former LMS Class 5 44949 at Manchester Victoria station. – Phil Sangwell: 1968"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
27 May 2022
Steam Ciné Finale
John Coke
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Among the railwayana collected by our Social Secretary, John Coke, are ciné films and home movies from the past.
This evening John will be showing us some of the films from the late 1960s documenting the end of steam traction on British Railways.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
20 May 2022 – Dave Grant
"The Broad Gauge Project"
Photo caption:
The 2005-built replica broad gauge 2-2-2 locomotive 'Fire Fly', in steam at Didcot Railway Centre – 23 Apr 2011. – Tony Hisgett – [CC-by-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons"
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"Fire Fly 1
– Tony Hisgett: 23 Apr 2011 [CC-by-2.0]"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
20 May 2022
The Broad Gauge Project
Dave Grant
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
(400px).jpg "The 2005-built replica broad gauge 2-2-2 locomotive 'Fire Fly', in steam at Didcot Railway Centre – 23 Apr 2011. – Tony Hisgett – [CC-by-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons")
The Broad Gauge Project is a collaboration between the Broad Gauge Society, the Great Western Society and the Fire Fly Trust. Based at Didcot Railway Centre, the project aims to research, record and display images of the GWR's broad gauge era in full size or model form and in publications.
This evening will be a review of the project by SWRS Historian (and member of the aforementioned groups) Dave Grant.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
13 May 2022 – Geoffrey Warren
"GB 1971: Travels around Britain, 50 years ago."
Photo caption:
View from a Western Region station in 1971, featuring Class 08 shunters, Hymek diesel-hydraulics, Class 31s and Derby DMUs, all in Rail Blue. – Geoffrey Warren"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
13 May 2022
GB 1971: Travels around Britain, 50 years ago.
Geoffrey Warren
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
.jpg "View from a Western Region station in 1971, featuring Class 08 shunters, Hymek diesel-hydraulics, Class 31s and Derby DMUs, all in Rail Blue. – Geoffrey Warren")
This is a look at the national railway in 1971.
It was very much the "traditional" railway that evolved over the previous century, but coloured BR Rail Blue all round. Home was Basingstoke so the Southern Region is well represented, but Geoffrey also visited all the other Regions plus the Isle of Man. There will be plenty of opportunity for you to correct his memories!
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
06 May 2022 – Simon Colbeck
"The Masked Gricer"
Photo caption:
"Tamworth station: an enthusiast takes a photo of a distant, north-bound Virgin West Coast Class 390 Pendolino train – 10 Jan 2012. – Matt Buck – [CC-by-SA-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons]"
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"A Virgin West Coast Class 390 Pendolino approaches Tamworth heading north.
– Matt Buck: 10 Jan 2012 [CC-by-SA-2.0]"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
06 May 2022
The Masked Gricer
Simon Colbeck
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
The mask in question is believed to be the personal protective device to be worn on public transport, although it could be a tenuous reference to Zorro...
And 'Gricer'? – a word of obscure origin – someone interested in trains and railways; a term used by rail enthusiasts to describe themselves, rather than 'train spotter' which has become a pejorative and now finds use beyond the realms of ferroequinology.
Am I right? Well, you'll have to join us for Simon's talk on Friday to find out!
(PS – the chap in the photo is not Simon!)
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
29 Apr 2022 – Paul Joyce
"Reading's Pivotal Role in the Dunkirk Evacuation"
Photo caption:
"Operation Dynamo: tea and sandwiches are offered to evacuated troops aboard a train at Addison Road station, London, 31 May 1940. – Mr Saidman (War Office official photographer) – [Public Domain: Imperial War Museum Non-Commercial Licence, via Wikimedia Commons]"
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"The British Army in the UK- Evacuation From Dunkirk, May-june 1940
Tea and sandwiches are offered to evacuated troops aboard a train at Addison Road station, London, 31 May 1940. One of the soldiers is wearing a captured German helmet. – Mr Saidman (War Office official photographer): 31 May 1940
[Public Domain – Imperial War Museum Non-Commercial Licence]"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
29 April 2022
Reading's Pivotal Role in the Dunkirk Evacuation
Paul Joyce
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Author and historian Paul Joyce is well known to SWRS members for his talks about canal restoration and the railways around Reading and the South.
For this evening, Paul will draw from his extensive photographic collection to explain how the town's railways played a crucial part in Operation Dynamo.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
22 Apr 2022 – Peter Latham
"Train Holidays in the United Kingdom"
Photo caption:
Riding on the 3ft narrow gauge Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This 2010-built DMU aims to recreate the experience of the original 1833 Giant's Causeway Railway. – Peter Latham"
Letterbox-friendly photo used for Facebook:
Image from Wikimedia Commons –
Source caption: "New Rolling Stock at the Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway – 15 July 2010".
[Public Domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
22 April 2022
Train Holidays in the United Kingdom
Peter Latham
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Hybrid Zoom meeting *
SWRS Member and Magazine Editor Peter Latham reviews some recent holidays with UK rail holiday companies in an illustrated talk.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
* This will be a 'hybrid' Zoom evening: the meeting will take place at The Manor, and everyone is encouraged to attend in person; but for those who are unable to do so, the presentation will also be shared via the Zoom video conferencing software: please contact Frank Taylor to take part.
15 Apr 2022
Good Friday Railwayana & Miscellaneous Auction
Photo caption:
"Christie's Auction Room (edited) - Plate 006 from 'Microcosm of London' (1808) - (Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)"
Original image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption: "Christie's auction room in London: This engraving was published as Plate 6 of Microcosm of London (1808). [Public domain]"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
15 April 2022
Good Friday Railwayana & Miscellaneous Auction
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Experience John Coke's unique style of auctioneering, join in the witty banter, and bag yourself a bargain, or ten... Yes! It's nearly time for the legendary SWRS Auction!! (raising money towards the upkeep of Slough Estates No.3).
So, dig through your cupboards, lofts and shelves for any spare railwayana, unwanted Christmas presents, and all those other things you never use.
Bring it along on the night, for us to sell...
...and don't forget your wallet: we need you to buy things as well!
Further Details: eg what kind of things to bring...
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
08 Apr 2022 –
Slough & Windsor Railway Society – Annual General Meeting
One of PRJ's photos of No. 3 (DSCF1661.JPG) from SWRS Middleton Trip, 2015, used for these:
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
08 April 2022
Slough & Windsor Railway Society
Annual General Meeting
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
All members are encouraged to attend this important meeting. Further details here.
The aim, as always, is to finish the official business of the evening by half-time, so that in the second half (after 'drinks and nibbles') we can enjoy watching something on the big screen.
In previous years, John Coke has shown ciné or video featuring Slough Estates No. 3, local railway happenings (eg railtours), or historical footage of Society activities. (But it could be anything...!)
This will be a 'hybrid' Zoom evening: the meeting will take place at The Manor, and everyone is encouraged to attend in person; but for those who are unable to do so, the presentation will also be shared via the Zoom video conferencing software: please contact Frank Taylor to take part.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
01 Apr 2022 – Frank Banfield
"Narrow Gauge and more, from the Smokey Past"
Photo caption:
"Early days of preservation at Abergynolwyn station on the Talyllyn Railway in Wales. Ex-Corris Railway 0-4-2T No. 3 'Sir Haydn' waits to take a train down the valley, 26 September 1953 (Ben Brooksbank – Geograph [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)"
Photo ALT text:
"With mountainous scenery in the background, a small, narrow gauge steam locomotive waits by a low station platform with a short passenger train. An archive view of the early days of preservation on the Talyllyn Railway."
Image from Geograph via Wikimedia Commons –
Source caption: "Abergynolwyn station, Talyllyn Railway with train, 1953.
View NE, at the upper terminus at the time of the TR narrow-gauge line to Towyn. The train about to go down the valley is headed by 0-4-2T No. 3 'Sir Haydn' (ex-Corris Railway). – Ben Brooksbank: 26 September 1953".
[CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
1st April 2022
Narrow Gauge and more,
from the Smokey Past
(archive 16mm ciné films)
Frank Banfield
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Frank Banfield presents another of his very popular evenings of archive 16mm ciné film, shown using a vintage projector on our big screen.
Previous evenings have included documentaries, BTC publicity, vintage adverts, cartoons, and excerpts from home movies. Films mostly feature railway subjects, but trams, buses, canals, docks, heavy road haulage and air travel may also make an appearance.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
25 Mar 2022 – Members
"Members' Hobbies and Interest Evening"
Photo caption:
A portion of the OO-scale layout 'Redbridge Wharf': a model of the sleeper works and associated timber wharf on the River Test, near Southampton; exhibited by Winchester Railway Modellers at the London Festival of Railway Modelling, Alexandra Palace, 19th March 2022 – Peter Jewell"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
25 March 2022
Members' Hobbies and Interest Evening
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
A chance for SWRS members to take the floor and give us a short talk about their hobbies and pastimes, and what interests them (besides coming to Railway Society meetings on a Friday night).
A number of speakers are already lined up for a 5-10 minute (possibly, illustrated) talk, but there's usually space for more. It's a great opportunity to learn something new about volunteering, canals, music, ocean liners, model railways, or whatever else members get up to in their spare time!
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
18 Mar 2022 – Mike Fenton
"Teenage Camera of Michael Preston"
Photo caption:
"BR Standard 4MT 2-6-0 No. 76030 approaches Wimbledon with the 17:12 Basingstoke-Waterloo service. – 15 May 1964 (Ben Brooksbank – Geograph [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)"
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"Basingstoke - Waterloo train approaching Wimbledon.
View SW, towards SW London suburbs, Woking etc.: ex-LSW Waterloo - Woking and the West main line. The 17.12 from Basingstoke is headed by BR Standard 4MT 2-6-0 No. 76030 (built 11/53, withdrawn 11/67 - last of class). Across the lines is Wimbledon West Yard; the line to Sutton branches left just beyond. – Ben Brooksbank: 15 May 1964"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
18 March 2022
Teenage Camera of Michael Preston
Mike Fenton
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Mike Fenton will be presenting a tale of two pre-1964 albums of railway steam train photographs; photos which capture a growing lad's interest during the last years of steam.
An intriguing story, with a musical accompaniment!
(Note - the above photo is by Ben Brooksbank, not Michael Preston.)
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
11 Mar 2022 – Frank Taylor
"Crystal Palace"
Photo caption:
"The transept facade (front entrance) of the Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London that housed the Great Exhibition of 1851, the first World's Fair. – (Contemporary engraving. [Public Domain], via Wikimedia Commons)"
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"The front entrance (transept facade) of the Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London that housed the Great Exhibition of 1851, the first World's Fair. – Contemporary engraving."
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
11 March 2022
Crystal Palace
Frank Taylor
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
A pictorial look at the Crystal Palace from its inception for The Great Exhibition of 1851, the relocation, its demise, the aftermath and today.
The evening will also cover the railways that served Crystal Palace Park, including the elaborate and long-demolished High Level Station; and some dinosaurs, maybe.
This will be a 'hybrid' Zoom evening: the talk will take place at The Manor, and everyone is encouraged to attend in person; but for those who are unable to get there, the presentation will also be shared via the Zoom video conferencing software: please contact Frank Taylor to take part.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
04 Mar 2022 – John Coke
"Pictorial Collection of Slough's Railways"
Photo caption:
"ex-GWR 56xx Class 0-6-2T no. 6664 in a siding adjacent to Slough loco shed (81B). On the right is Slough Goods Shed and the Horlicks factory chimney. October 1955 (J.A. Fleming – Geograph [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons)"
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"ex-GWR 56xx class 6664 at Slough. – J.A. Fleming: October 1955"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
04 March 2022
Pictorial Collection
of Slough's Railways
John Coke
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
An evening of great interest to local historians and railway enthusiasts alike: archive photographs of the railways in and around Slough, also featuring the Slough Trading Estate railway (where locos No.3 and No.5 worked).
John Coke will be showing photographs from his and the Society's collections.
Anyone who has appropriate archive photos is encouraged to bring them along to show. A 35mm slide projector will be available, along with an epidiascope for prints, and a laptop and LCD projector for digital images.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
25 Feb 2022 – John Laker & Keith Spillett
"Preserved Steam Part 4"
- [Research notes]
- J & K Video (homepage)
- John Laker, former official of the Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA) has visited SWRS solo several times, including in 2016 and 2017, with presentations about trams and tramways.
- Keith Spillett is a now-retired photographer (weddings and other).
- Together they run J & K Video, selling their DVDs of historic and heritage traction
Photo caption (also used on social media):
"Steam on the Underground" (01 Dec) – "Metropolitan Railway E-Class 0-4-4T no. 1 resting at Moorgate station – 9 August 2014. (CristianNX – [CC-by-SA-4.0] via Wikimedia Commons)".
Photo originally (and erroneously, as it turned out!) used for John Laker's talk on 01 Dec 2017.
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption: "Historic train at Moorgate Underground Station – User: CristianNX – 9 August 2014". CC-by-SA-4.0.
Original photo (the same photo as used for 'Preserved Steam Part 3', 5th Nov 2021), before update from John Laker:
Image from Wikimedia Commons –
Source caption: " City of Truro running with No 3717 at Didcot as part of the GWR 175 celebrations"
4 May 2010 (Tony Hisgett – [CC-BY-SA 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons)
Original photo caption:
"Great Western Railway 4-4-0 'City of Truro', with its later number 3717, running at Didcot as part of the GWR 175 celebrations – 4 May 2010 (Tony Hisgett – [CC-BY-SA 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons)"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
25 February 2022
Preserved Steam Part 4
John Laker & Keith Spillett
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
(400px).jpg "Metropolitan Railway E-Class 0-4-4T no. 1 resting at Moorgate station – 9 August 2014. (CristianNX – [CC-by-SA-4.0] via Wikimedia Commons)")
Videographer and tram enthusiast, John Laker, and retired photographer Keith Spillett, are presenting another evening of their high-definition video, complete with sound system and live commentary.
This evening's show is titled "Preserved British Steam Volume 3", and includes a major event at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, followed by a visit to the Midland Railway Centre. The second half covers the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway including a visit to newly opened Broadway when "Peninsular & Oriental" was running, The Severn Valley with "Sir Keith Park" is also included and Met 1 in operation on the Metropolitan Line.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
18 Feb 2022 – Hattie Frankl & John Coke
"Autism Awareness & Cumbrian Camera"
Photo caption:
"Former LMS Class 5 4-6-0 44949 at Manchester Victoria station, 1968 – Phil Sangwell. (CC BY-SA 2.0 – Flickr via Wikimedia Commons)"
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"Former LMS Class 5 44949 at Manchester Victoria station. – Phil Sangwell: 1968"
Original photo, before clarification from John Coke:
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"Dalegarth. 'River Mite' at rest, before the return journey to Ravenglass.
– Peter Trimming: 5 September 2018"
Original photo caption:
"Dalegarth: 'River Mite' at rest, before the return journey to Ravenglass. – 5 September 2018 (Peter Trimming / Dalegarth / CC BY-SA 2.0 – Geograph, via Wikimedia Commons)"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
18 February 2022
Autism Awareness
Hattie Frankl
– – – and – – –
Cumbrian Camera
John Coke
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
'Two for the price of one', this week, from our social events team...
In the first half, Hattie Frankl will be telling us about the characteristics of autism, and her personal experience as someone on the autism spectrum. (It is considered that over 1% of the population are on the autism spectrum, therefore it is useful for everyone to have an understanding of the condition.)
In the second half, John Coke will be showing a 40-minute silent home movie taken in Cumbria during 1963-1970. Starting at Shap, there are also fine views of the last steam workings out of Manchester Victoria.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
11 Feb 2022 – David Powell
"Health Benefits of Heritage & Railway Modelling"
- [Research notes]
- "Railway Modelling to help prevent Dementia" by David Powell (2017-08-17) – source for the biographical information in the banner
- "(UKMAMS-OBS = UK Mobile Air Movements Squadron – Old Bods Association) – correspondence from David Powell (20 May 2013) confirming link with Col Stephens Society.
Photo caption:
"OO-gauge model of Western Class diesel-hydraulic locomotive D1015 'Western Champion', by Lima, with heavy weathering effects – Peter Jewell – (Aug 2019)"
Not publicised on social media.
"Friday Nights at The Manor"
11 February 2022
Health Benefits of Heritage & Railway Modelling
David Powell
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
_400px.jpg "OO-gauge model of Western Class diesel-hydraulic locomotive D1015 'Western Champion', by Lima, with heavy weathering effects – Peter Jewell – (Aug 2019)")
David Powell is a "long term average railway modeller" (his description!), and has been part of the all-volunteer team which puts on the National Model Railway Exhibition at the NEC.
Apparently there is a low incidence of dementia amongst active railway modellers. Through a combination of observation and analysis (as he has no medical training!), David has been trying to understand why this might be. Considering the ageing demographic, this could be important research.
Should be an interesting evening.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
04 Feb 2022 – Graham Stacey
"Miscellaneous Transport"
Photo caption:
"Hawksworth '9400' Class 0-6-0PT no. 8436 at the head of an empty stock working, Paddington Station, 28 June 1962 (Ben Brooksbank – Geograph [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)"
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption:
"Large Pannier Tank on empty stock work at Paddington.
View outward from near barriers on Platforms 4/5. Hawksworth '9400' class 0-6-0PT No. 8436 (built 5/53, withdrawn 6/65) has brought in from Old Oak Common the stock for the next express from Platform 4. Note the trolleys piled with bags of Mail.
– Ben Brooksbank: 28 June 1962"
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
04 February 2022
Miscellaneous Transport
Graham Stacey
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
.jpg "Hawksworth '9400' Class 0-6-0PT no. 8436 at the head of an empty stock working, Paddington Station, 28 June 1962 (Ben Brooksbank – Geograph [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)")
Graham Stacey has previously given us several entertaining and educational evenings featuring select railway photographs from the historic Ken Nunn collection.
In a welcome return visit to The Manor, Graham will be showing a selection of his own railway photographs taken during and since the 1960s.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
28 Jan 2022 – Ian Silvester
"Travel Video"
Photo caption:
"A steam-hauled charter run in June 2000 in the Czech Republic. – Ian Silvester – (still from YouTube video)"
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Screen-grab from YouTube video: "Czech Republic Steam June 2000" – Source caption: "A charter run in June 2000 in the Czech Republic". – Ian Silvester
"Friday Nights at The Manor"
28 January 2022
Travel Video
Ian Silvester
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
Ian Silvester is a keen amateur steam railway and wildlife photographer (see www.dorneyphoto.com) and an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society.
In a welcome return visit to The Manor, Ian will be showing video footage from his railway adventures between 1993 and 2021: the Czech Republic, East Germany, Italy and the Isle of Man; then USA, Germany and the Spa Valley Railway (UK).
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
21 Jan 2022 – John Dodd
"Progress of the Underground Map – 1860-1960"
Photo caption:
"London Underground map from 1908 – ([PD-UK] via Wikimedia Commons)"
Image from Wikimedia Commons –
Source caption: "London Underground map from 1908"
([PD-UK] via Wikimedia Commons)
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"Friday Nights at The Manor"
21 January 2022
Progress of the Underground Map
1860-1960
John Dodd
7:45pm, at 'The Manor', Slough Station (directions)
The familiar map of the London Underground, drawn by Harry Beck in 1931, was revolutionary. It shows the layout of lines and stations in topological form, like an electric circuit diagram, rather than the strictly geographical form used until then. It has since become a cultural icon and inspired countless maps, worldwide.
But there were many maps of the Underground system before Beck's, and John Dodd is a published expert on the subject. This evening's talk will span a hundred years of progress, from the steam-powered Victorian trains of the cut-and-cover Metropolitan Railway, to the space-age Fleet Line with its automated, electric, deep-level tubes.
Please see the Programme page for the latest information.
14 Jan 2022 – Derek Spicer
"Travels with My Camera, 25 years ago – that's 1996!"
Photo caption:
"A special charter with steam locos 7802 and 5029 near to Cott, on the outskirts of Totnes, Devon – 24 February 1996 (Roger Geach – Geograph [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)"
Image from Geograph via Wikimedia Commons – Source caption: "Steam Excursion approaches Totnes, near to Cott, Devon, Great Britain. A special charter with steam locos 7802 and 5029 on the outskirts of Totnes. – Roger Geach – 24 February 1996"".
[CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Virtual!!
" ^ Friday Nights at The Manor"
14 January 2022
Travels with My Camera
25 years ago
(that's 1996!)
Derek Spicer
7:45pm, at a computer near you!
Derek Spicer is a keen videographer, and a member of Reading Transport Group. He spends many days each year capturing video footage of mainline steam tours and special events on heritage railways.
But in years gone by, Derek also brandished a stills camera, and (although he hasn't actually given any details yet) this evening's title suggests that it will feature his experiences from 1996.
This meeting will be held online using the Zoom video conferencing software.
Instructions to join the Zoom meeting are sent to the SWRS Members' Mailing List.
Please see the Programme page for further information.
07 Jan 2022 – Question master: Chris Zaremba
"New Years's Quiz"
Photo caption:
"Metropolitan Railway E-Class 0-4-4T no. 1 resting at Moorgate station, 9 Aug 2014 (CristianNX) – via Wikimedia Commons (CC-by-SA-4.0)"
Not publicised on social media.
Image from Wikimedia Commons – Source caption: "Historic train at Moorgate Underground Station – User: CristianNX – 9 August 2014". CC-by-SA-4.0.
Virtual!!
" ^ Friday Nights at The Manor"
07 January 2022
New Years's Quiz
(...about railways!)
Chris Zaremba
7:30pm, at a computer near you!
Quizmaster Chris Zaremba will preside over another of his popular Zoom Railway Quizzes. Questions could be on anything to do with rail transport, home or abroad (but mainly home!)
Don't worry if your railway knowledge is limited; the quiz is self-marked, with no prizes – just 'bragging rights' and a bit of fun. We always marvel at how many things we don't know about the railways of Britain!
As well as the quiz, there will be social time to chat to other members and to pass on any news you may have.
So, why not grab yourself a pen and paper, and a drink, and join us on Friday?
This meeting will be held online using the Zoom video conferencing software.
Instructions to join the Zoom meeting are sent to the SWRS Members' Mailing List.
Please see the Programme page for further information.
