Minor Railways Section – Biennial Technical Seminar

Saturday 12th November 2011

The third technical seminar of the Minor Railways Section will be held at the KidderminsterRailwayMuseum in Worcestershire on the above date. This meeting will be a continuation of the successful events held at the same location since 2009 and the theme this year is – “Signalling the Link”, which will concentrate on interfaces between Network Rail and Minor Railways.

Also new at the seminar this year will be the presentation of this years award for the Section’s “Volunteer S & T Technician of the Year”.

The meeting will be free to attend, but is limited to 100 persons, so advance booking using the form below is essential. Lunch will be provided free of charge to those attending with the generous support of the events sponsors. The programme for this meeting is still under development and will be issued to successful applicants nearer the date. From the confirmations received so far there will be an interesting and varied programme.

Members and guests wishing to register as a delegate should send the completed application by post or e-mail to the address below. For further information please contact Ian Hughes at or the Institutions office in London +44 (0)020 7808 1180.

There is still time for individuals and representatives of minor railways who would like to give a presentation or technical paper to get in touch and confirm their subject matter. Any one who has expressed an interest in making a presentation should get in contact again to confirm their requirements. For further information please contact Ian Hughes at or +44 (0)191 287 1399 as soon as possible.

Trade stands and exhibitors are welcome at this event, but their attendance will be subject to a small fee to help offset some of our costs. For further information please contact Ian Hughes at

Please note that the Institution and undertakings whose sites are visited cannot accept any responsibility for injury, damage or other difficulty which may arise. Delegates are therefore advised to ensure that their own insurance covers all appropriate eventualities.

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Send to: Major Ian Hughes TD. 8 Bamburgh Drive, Rosehill, Wallsend, North Tyneside, NE28 6JXby post or by e-mail to .

THIRD IRSE MINOR RAILWAYS SECTION TECHNICAL SEMINAR: Saturday 12th November 2011

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