No 3 with the 'Moonraker' train, Swindon and Cricklade Railway, March 2010

Special Events

Railwayana Auctions

'Winter':   (date TBA) 9th Feb 2024

'Spring':   (date TBA) 26th April 2019

'Good Friday':   (date TBA) 7th April 2023

'Summer':   (date TBA) 6th August 2021

'Autumn':   (date TBA) 27th October 2023

'Winter':   (date TBA) 2nd December 2022 18th Nov 2016 <– NOTE CHANGE OF DATE!!

No further auctions scheduled for 2016.

Members are requested to bring along items for us to sell: unwanted railwayana, model railways, transport-related ephemera, books, models, etc; or any other tools or miscellaneous items that might appeal to a group of railway enthusiasts. Then all can join in the fun of bidding.

The auction is always an enjoyable evening, with great camaraderie, where members can often pick up a real bargain!

All proceeds go to the continued upkeep and future repairs of No.3 (pictured).

(Don't forget your wallets!)

For 2021 only, our first alfresco auction! Yes, the 6th August Summer Railwayana and Miscellaneous Auction will be held outside (weather permitting!) because the Manor is not fully ready for meetings yet.

SWRS Annual General Meeting

Friday, TBA 12th April 2024

All members are invited and encouraged to attend this important meeting.

Due to the Government's Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, this year's AGM will be held online using the Zoom video conference software. Details of how to take part will be circulated by email to SWRS members on the mailing list.

The following important areas will be covered:

  • A review of the Society's activities over the past year;
  • plans for the current year;
  • review of the Society's accounts;
  • election of Society officials
  • presentation of the Alan Christmas Award to the Society member (non-Director) who has made a substantial contribution to the operation of the Society over the past year;
  • and more...

The remainder of the evening will be filled with entertainment.

The official business will be kept to a minimum, so that the remainder of the evening can be used for socialising and some kind of illustrated talk; however, this year you will have to provide your own 'drinks and nibbles'!

For the benefit of members who are physically unable to be present at The Manor on the night, the proceedings will also be made available online over Zoom. Details will be shared nearer the time via email to members on the SWRS Mailing List.