Does anyone have memories of train travel in the Summer of 1969. An author has been in contact enquiring about travelling from London to York.
On average how long would it take?
What would be the cost of a second class ticket?
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- Thu Dec 10, 2020 12:02 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: MORE TRAIN TRAVEL IN 1969.
- Replies: 1
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- Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:04 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: TRAIN TRAVEL IN 1969
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1301
TRAIN TRAVEL IN 1969
Can anyone help? This enquiry was received via the Society website. I am currently writing a novel in which the main character is making a train journey from Fareham, Hampshire to Harrogate in Yorkshire in 1969? I need to know the details of the journey, Would they change at Southampton and then wou...
- Thu Jul 02, 2020 7:32 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: 43014 THE RAILWAY OBSERVER
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12542
Re: 43014 THE RAILWAY OBSERVER
Hornby have now released an 00 scale model of 43014 THE RAILWAY OBSERVER paired with 43013 MARK CARNE. Reference is R3769. They are now available from the Rails of Sheffield and Hattons where they are priced at £260.
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:29 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: PRINTED 2019 RO INDEX
- Replies: 0
- Views: 16529
PRINTED 2019 RO INDEX
Printed 2019 RO Index. Copies of the 2019 RO index are now available from Alan Cooke upon receipt of C5 sized SAE. Alan’s address is 60 Hayse Hill, Windsor, SL4 5SZ. Alternatively they will be available for collection at national events.
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 5:29 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: VICTORIAN RAILWAYS
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13813
VICTORIAN RAILWAYS
Can someone advise who is being talked about here? This was received by RCTS Enquiries. Greetings, Possibly someone at your organisation will be able to provide an answer. About twenty years ago I was watching a television program on our educational channel. The subject was the early days of railway...
- Thu Dec 19, 2019 2:47 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: RAILWAYS OF VIETNAM
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11532
RAILWAYS OF VIETNAM
Can any member out there assist John Hennis [22732] with his enquiry? I am visiting Vietnam for a month in March/April next year. I am flying in to Saigon, travelling by train eventually finishing in Hanoi for the F1 GP. I wonder if there is anyone in the society to advise on any railway interest, b...
- Sat Oct 20, 2018 6:18 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Brilliant Members Week End in Bournemouth
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8369
Re: Brilliant Members Week End in Bournemouth
The food was very good especially the Saturday evening dinner which I reckon was the best in many years.
- Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:50 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: BINDING THE RO
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10238
BINDING THE RO
I have been using DJ Bookbinders to bind my ROs for many years, they do a pretty good job. Unfortunately, the proprietor, Dave Roberts is retiring.next year so I may have to look for an alternative bookbinder. Can anyone suggest an alternative, preferably one that they have used and are happy with t...
- Sat Sep 01, 2018 1:37 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: RAILWAY OBSERVER CHANNEL
- Replies: 169
- Views: 525135
Re: RAILWAY OBSERVER CHANNEL
The ropostbox@rcts.org.uk email address can now be used - it has been forwarded from Robert's new Hotmail address.
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ALAN COOKE
- Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:56 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Free Membership for 2018
- Replies: 6
- Views: 20339
Re: Free Membership for 2018
For the RCTS to have a long term future it is imperative that we recruit new members. The size of the membership is also important to individual members as the more members we have the better chance the Society has of maintaining membership rates at an affordable level, as our fixed costs remain the...