RAILDATE: the weekly newsletter of the Hursley Park Model Railway Society: http://www.ibmhursleyclub.org.uk/ss/hpmrs/
I have a surplus copy of the Oakwood Press book "Great Western Branches - A Pictorial Survey" by Colin Judge". It's brand new - I just bought it in error (I already have a copy!) Cover price is £6.95, but for £5 you can add it to your collection.
"Blue Pullman" is still available to members for the special price of £16.00 (usually £19.95).
One of those websites you'll wonder how you did without:
http://www.joyce.whitchurch.btinternet.co.uk/
Nottingham to Melton Railway:
http://www.nottm-melton-railway.co.uk/
Railways of North Wales:
http://www.page27.co.uk/nwales/
http://www.stayinwales.co.uk/detail.cfm?idnum=2658
News from former member, Rod Blakeman, who recently exhibited his updated Southdown layout at the Merstham garden railway show. This was the third since its revamp, and once again, it was a great success. Things are evidently going really well with the layout at shows, and it seems to be very much appreciated by the paying public:
http://www.cslr.co.uk/Southdown2005.htm
HPMRS member Lawrence Hanney and Melissa recently had a break on the Isle of Wight and have put some pictures of their visit to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway here:
http://www.lchanney.plus.com/200505IOW/200505IOW.html
Moors Valley Railway:
http://www.moorsvalleyrailway.co.uk
Gordon Jones recently visited Midford and has put several photographs at:
http://www.gebejay.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/sdrail.html
Graham Bean has started loading his 1960s pictures onto fotopic at:
http://graham8308.fotopic.net/
Geoff Greenslade's current images:
http://geoffgreenslade.fotopic.net
And finally... from Renaud (Ron) Olgiati...
Heard somewhere on London Underground:
"Beggars are operating on this train, please do NOT encourage these professional beggars; if you have any spare change, please give it to a registered charity, failing that, give it to me."
Woking-Basingstoke closed over Bank Holiday: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/dorset/4582569.stm
Company sees off slam-door trains: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/dorset/4581585.stm
Reduced delays boost Network Rail: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4581637.stm
A bridge with planning permission to convert into housing: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/4576409.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/4581845.stm
North rail route is most scenic: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4580759.stm
Bradford railway reopens for walkers: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bradford/4571287.stm
Councillors oppose railway plans: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/4582535.stm
"Safety" strike action on Midland Mainline: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/derbyshire/4584647.stm
Union demands rail safety device: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4575065.stm
| Discovery's programmes are no longer included, but their daily schedules are here: http://tinyurl.com/3fczf | ||
| Sat May 28 | 2030-2130 | BBC4 'Alchemists of Sound' The BBC Radiophonic Workshop |
| Sun May 29 | 0315-0415 | BBC4 'Alchemists of Sound' The BBC Radiophonic Workshop |
| Tue May 31 | 2200-2300 | BBC4 'Himalaya with Michael Palin' |
| Fri Jun 03 | 1340-1515 | Channel 4 'The Lavender Hill Mob' Classic 1951 crime caper |
See Mainline Steam Tours page for up-to-date info on many of these tours, and others, often with timings.
| For up-to-date information on many of the tours mentioned in RAILDATE (and others) often with timings, see the Steam Tours pages at: http://www.uksteam.info/index.shtml | ||
| All details are correct to the best of my knowledge. No responsibility is taken for inaccuracies or changes. | ||
| Sat May 28 | ? | Crich Tramway Village: 50th Anniversary Cavalcade http://www.tramway.co.uk |
| Sat May 28 - Sun May 29 | 1030-1730(Sat) 1000-1700(Sun) |
Risborough & District MRC RAILEX
Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Harvey Road, Aylesbury Bucks 1030-1730 (Sat), 1000-1700 (Sun) http://www.rdmrc.nildram.co.uk |
| Sat May 28 - Mon May 30 | ? | Didcot Railway Centre: Spring Holiday Activity Steamdays http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk |
| Sat May 28 - Mon May 30 | ? | Great Central Railway: Day Out with Thomas http://www.gcrailway.co.uk |
| Sat May 28 - Mon May 30 | ? | Churnet Valley Railway: Whit Bank Holiday Service http://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk |
| Sat May 28 - Sun Jun 05 | ? | Eastleigh Lakeside Railway: Day Out with Thomas http://www.steamtrain.co.uk |
| Mon May 30 | 1330-1700 |
Woodbine Cottage Garden Railway
Church Lane, Off Danes Road, Awbridge, near Romsey (Grid reference: SU 320326) 1330-1700 Entrance and unlimited train rides: £2.00 Teas and stalls including books, bric-a-brack, produce and bring and buy Proceeds to Cancer Research UK |
| Tue May 31 | 1930 |
West Somerset Railway Association, Bristol Branch
BAWA, Southmead Road, Filton The Welsh Highland Railway - Tony Ward 1930 for 1945 start; admission £2.00 http://www.wsra.org.uk/ |
| Wed Jun 01 | ? |
ITS Transport History Workshop
Institute of Railway Studies & Transport History, York 1400hrs Imperial railways, railway imperialism Gary Goldfinch Steel in the Sand: The History of Egypt and its Raillways Di Drummond (Trinity and All Saints College, Leeds) Railway development and British imperialism: cultures of dominant technology? All welcome - refreshments will be served. All workshops held in the Yorkshire Rail Academy at the NRM Please use either public entrance to the NRM and tell staff at the desk that you are attending the IRS&TH workshops |
| Thu Jun 02 - Sun Jun 05 | ? |
Dean Forest Railway: Day Out With Thomas
http://www.deanforestrailway.co.uk |
| Sat Jun 04 | 1030-1530 |
Reading Rail-Bus 2005 (Collectors' Fair)
Rivermead Leisure Complex, Richfield Avenue, Reading 1030-1530 Free Routemaster bus from Reading station http://www.tobaz.co.uk |
| Sat Jun 04 | ? |
Thomas and Friends 60th Anniversary Party
Hatfield House, Hertfordshire http://www.thomasandfriends.com |
| Sat Jun 04 | ? |
Main Line Steam - Cathedrals Express
Weymouth & return ('King Edward I') mailto:info@steamdreams.co.uk http://www.steamdreams.co.uk |
| Sat Jun 04 | 1000-1630 |
Diesel and Electric Modellers United Showcase Event 2005
Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton-Upon-Trent, Staffs 10.00-16.30 The show for the D&E era modeller featuring D&E era layouts in 7mm, 4mm and 2mm plus full trade support and modelling demonstrations Kestrel Railway Books will be formally launching their new title 'Blue Pullman' by Kevin Robertson Ample free parking http://www.demu.co.uk/ |
| Sat Jun 04 | ? | Peak Rail: Pie & Pea Supper and Real Ale Evening http://www.peakrail.co.uk |
| Sat Jun 04 - Sun Jun 05 | ? | Didcot Railway Centre: Steam and Railcar days http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk |
| Sat Jun 04 - Sun Jun 05 | ? | Kew Bridge Steam Museum: Kew Bridge Model Boat Show http://www.kbsm.org |
| Sat Jun 05 | 1000-1500 |
Romsey Signal Box Open Day
1000-1500; Admission free (donations welcome!)
Romsey Infants School, Plaza Parade, Winchester Rd, Romsey Car park in school grounds AGM at 1530 http://www.romseysignalbox.org.uk |
| Sun Jun 05 | ? | London Country Bus Rally - Hertford http://freespace.virgin.net/ian.smith/buses/CBR/CBR01.htm |
| Sun Jun 05 | ? | Great Central Railway: Quorn Swopmeet http://www.gcrailway.co.uk |
| Sun Jun 05 | ? | Peak Rail: Steam - Story - Song - Special http://www.peakrail.co.uk |
| Wed Jun 08 | ? |
Main Line Steam - Cathedrals Express
Bath & Bristol & return (Black 5) mailto:info@steamdreams.co.uk http://www.steamdreams.co.uk |
| Sat Jun 11 | ? |
Main Line Steam - Cathedrals Express
Gloucester & return (Black 5) mailto:info@steamdreams.co.uk http://www.steamdreams.co.uk |
| Sat Jun 11 | ? | Peak Rail: Renown Repulse Restoration Group Evening Dining and Real Ale Train http://www.peakrail.co.uk |
| Sat Jun 11 - Sun Jun 12 | ? | Didcot Railway Centre: Steamdays http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk |
| Sat Jun 11 - Sun Jun 12 | 1100-1700 | Pendon Museum: Dartmoor Layout 50th Anniversary Weekend 1100-1700 both days http://www.pendonmuseum.com |
| Sat Jun 11 - Sun Jun 12 | 1000-1700 |
Chatham & District MRC Chatham Show 2005
Chatham Historic Dockyard 1000-1700 both days http://www.chathamshow.co.uk |
| Sat Jun 11 - Sun Jun 12 | ? | Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Duffield Station Open Days http://www.e-v-r.com |
| Sat Jun 11 - Sun Jun 12 | ? | Peak Rail: Arts and Crafts Fair http://www.peakrail.co.uk |
| Sat Jun 11 - Sun Jun 12 | 1000-1700 |
Wingfield Railway Group 10th Peak Model Railway Exhibition
Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, Derbyshire Features HPMRS member, Derek Gillkerson's, 'New Stanton Lees' 1000-1700 both days http://www.wingfieldrailwaygroup.co.uk |
| Sun Jun 12 | ? | Crich Tramway Village: Tramathon (all working trams operating) http://www.tramway.co.uk |
| Cheers, Howard. editor@raildate.co.uk | ||