Social Calendar of Events . . .
20th October 2011
Speaker - Phil Lockwood & Enid Vincent
Diesels in the Peak Distric
A show with views throughout the Peak District over a period of thirty-five years, 1975 – 2010.
17th November 2011
Speaker - Tony Vernon
The Yorkshire Engine Company
An illustrated look at this well known company.
15th December 2011
Christmas Social
A review of 2011 by Mervyn Allcock, quiz, fireworks, pie & peas supper. Starting at 7.30pm. Cost £1.50 members, £2.00 guests - pay on the night. But if you haven't ordered your pie yet, please contact Alexa Stott c/o the Roundhouse office before 12th December. .
19th January 2012
Speaker - Les Nixon
Fifty Years of Railway Photography – Part 4
A welcome return by Les to present another random selection from his extensive collection. Steam, diesel,, electric – British and foreign.
16th February 2012
Speaker - David Birtle
Photo Charters 2001-2004
Slides taken on preserved lines and depots, including Barrow Hill.
15th March 2012
P S O V
Mainline 2011
A DVD review of another year of steam activity on the mainline, undoubtedly including the major highlights. Held in conjunction with The Little Midland Society.
19th April 2012
Speaker - Tony Icke
Great Western Lines in South and Mid Wales
Includes Cardiff to Fishguard, lines to Brecon and The Cambrian. Mainly steam in the sixties but with some diesel shots too, as well as a number of ‘then and now’ shots.
17th May 2012
Speaker - Tom Clift
Grand Central Railway -
Connecting New Destinations
Grand Central Railway is the only independently owned main line operator of scheduled passenger services in the UK. It commenced running in December 2007 on the route linking Sunderland-Hatlepool-Eaglescliffe-Northallerton-Thirsk-York-London Kings Cross using a fleet of 3 x HSTs. In May 2010 it introduced services from Bradford-Halifax-Brighouse-Wakefield Kirkgate-Pontefract Monkhill-Doncaster-London Kings Cross using 5 x Class 180 DMUs. Its principle purpose is to provide a link to/from London for communities not previously so provided. It has gained a reputation for friendly staff, trains with plenty of legroom & luggage space. In the rail passengers’ watchdog National Passenger Survey, it has consistently produced scores for ‘overall satisfaction’ of 94-95%. Tom Clift, its Managing Director since October 2007, will provide an insight into the trials & tribulations of introducing a brand new ‘Open Access’ operation.
21st June 2012
Speaker - Peter Crawley
During the Blues – Another Special Brew!
Following on from his August 2011 presentation, Pete C. has again delved into his colour slide collection and this time will show photographs taken during BR's "Blue Period". It is now over 40 years since BR went "blue", so be prepared to see a variety of things from times gone by ~ and not just locomotives ! Another 2 hours of 'modern' railway nostalgia !!
19th July 2012
Speaker - Gavin Morrison
Railway Photography 1955 – 1980
Gavin delves into his extensive photographic collection to give a taste of how the railway used to be. A mix of steam, diesel and electric.
16th August 2012
Speaker - Ken Grainger
Rhapsody in Blue
A look at the Great North of Ireland Railway. Includes steam, diesel, petrol. electric and horse power.
20th September 2012
GB Productions
Steaming Through Britain
A DVD presentation of preserved steam at work
around Britain, both on the mainline and at Heritage Railways.
18th October 2012
Speaker - Mike Eggenton
Penistone to Nottingham Victoria and Derby
Friargate (with bits inbetween!)
The show starts with shots taken around Penistone by Mike’s dad in the Forties, including the Gresley Garrett and a few early G.C. locos on goods and passenger work. The show continues all the way to Nottingham Victoria on the G.C., but also includes the M.R. line, Staveley Works and industrials on the way. Concludes at Derby Friargate.
15th November 2012
Speaker - Rhys Jones
All Line Railrover
A pictorial journey from Sheffield to Sheffield via here, there and somewhere. Slides from the early sixties to the mid Nineties.
20th December 2012
Christmas Social
Details and prices to be advised.
