Railway Societies
The Locomotive Club of Great Britain offers overseas and UK rail tours and branch meetings at many locations with visits to places of railway interest. Light Rail Transport Association A very comprehensive review of light rail systems throughout the world is available through and on this site. The role of the Association is described together with profiles of many of the systems in use. The SLS was founded in the UK in Autumn 1909 for the study of rail transport and locomotives. Meetings are held around the country. The Railway Performance Society RCTS member's site The site shows railway traction performance for British and European trains. Details of start to stop average speeds and milepost timings are given for many routes. last updated: 03/11/11 |