LINCOLN RAILWAY SOCIETY

2018 PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS

8 Jan / YORK TO EDINBURGH AND BEYOND – Mike Eggenton
Mike takes a look at the changing motive power scene on the East Coast main line north of York, from the steam and diesels of the 1960’s to the modern traction of today.
12 Feb / ANOTHER SHED MISCELLANY – Chris Banks
Just when you thought there were no more loco sheds to visit, the Shed Master comes up trumps with yet another selection of BR steam loco depots from around the country.
12 Mar / 35 YEARS OF DELTIC PRESERVATION – Murray Brown
The Deltic Preservation Society Chairman looks back at the significant progress made by the DPS since the mighty Deltics finished their BR mainline career in 1982.
9 Apr / NORTH EAST AND SOUTH WEST AROUND 1960 – Peter Groom
The inimitable Peter Groom returns to examine BR steam around the North East of England before taking a brief look at the West Country and the valleys of South Wales.
14 May / SPIRIT OF SANDRINGHAM – Brian Hall
The Chairman of the B17 Steam Locomotive Trust updates us on their ambitious project to build and operate a new B17 class locomotive, No.61673 ‘Spirit of Sandringham’.
11 Jun / OLD FLAMES – Granville Dobson
Former BR fireman Granville regales us with his memories of the many locomotives and characters that were once part of his daily life working out of Bradford Low Moor depot.
9 Jul / AMERICA 2016 - DENVER TO BARSTOW – Roger Childs
Using pictures taken during a recent holiday in the USA, Roger takes a look at the various trains and locomotives currently working between these two US rail centres.
13 Aug / 125 GROUP - PRESERVING THE HST – John Zabernik
The Communications Director of the 125 Group explores the history of the HST and details the group’s work in restoring prototype power car 41001 to running condition.
10 Sep / THE EAST LINCOLNSHIRE RAILWAY – Mike Fowler
Retired broadcaster, film producer and railway historian, Mike Fowler traces the origins, development and decline of the East Lincolnshire Railway from Grimsby to Boston.
8 Oct / THE HOPE VALLEY LINE – Stephen Gay
Stephen makes a welcome return to the society to take us on a Picture Postcard Railway Ramble along this highly scenic route through the Peak District from Sheffield to Edale.
12 Nov / SOCIETY AGM PHOTO COMPETITION
A review of the past year and your chance to have a say in the workings of the society, followed by judging of this year’s photo competition entries by you the members!
10 Dec / WANDERINGS ON WONDERFUL RAILWAYS – Graeme Wade
Join us as our secretary takes us on a tour of European railways, showcases some modern photography in Eastern England and also looks back at some past LRS visits.

Venue: St Hugh’s Church, North Hykeham (meetings commence at 7.30pm)

Contact: Graham Lightfoot on 01522 698085