Springwell Branch

Upcoming events at Springwell Branch

Springwell Branch is a museum in Barrow Hill. Near Here currently lists 5 upcoming events, including Viaduct Tunnel Signal, Penzance - Paddington Part 4: Exeter and Crewe in Steam Days.

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Viaduct Tunnel Signal

Speaker – Gavin Lake British Railways had, and still has some outstanding viaduct, tunnel and signalling structures. This presentation takes a nationwide journey viewing some of the great classics with modern traction included. We travel from Harringworth to Saltash, Severn Tunnel to Box and Syston to Wrawby plus many, many more. All presentations are held in the Roundhouse lecture theatre and finishing between 21.45 and 22.00. Doors is via the Commercial entrance (electric gate), which is open between approximately 19.00 and 19.25 to allow a prompt are held on the third Thursday of every month unless otherwise indicated. Hot and cold drinks are available from the buffet before 19.30 and during the interval. Admission is normally £3.00 for members and £5.00 for non-members. Free parking on site.

Thu 20 Aug20:30Springwell Branch

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Penzance - Paddington Part 4: Exeter

Speaker – Richard Binding Featuring steam and diesel traction from the 1890s to 2000s, broad gauge to HST – no Hitachi IETs or Voyagers to be seen. As well as the varied motive power we will look at the structures and signalling. The journey continues from Exeter towards London, including Kingswear and Ilfracombe. All presentations are held in the Roundhouse lecture theatre and finishing between 21.45 and 22.00. Doors is via the Commercial entrance (electric gate), which is open between approximately 19.00 and 19.25 to allow a prompt are held on the third Thursday of every month unless otherwise indicated. Hot and cold drinks are available from the buffet before 19.30 and during the interval. Admission is normally £3.00 for members and £5.00 for non-members. Free parking on site.

Thu 17 Sept20:30Springwell Branch

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Crewe in Steam Days

Speaker – Steve Armitage Lots of previously unseen gems from Victorian times onwards. North and South Sheds, Crewe Works and of course action in and around the station. All presentations are held in the Roundhouse lecture theatre and finishing between 21.45 and 22.00. Doors is via the Commercial entrance (electric gate), which is open between approximately 19.00 and 19.25 to allow a prompt are held on the third Thursday of every month unless otherwise indicated. Hot and cold drinks are available from the buffet before 19.30 and during the interval. Admission is normally £3.00 for members and £5.00 for non-members. Free parking on site.

Thu 15 Oct20:30Springwell Branch

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More Outings From Platform 5

Speaker – Robert Pritchard Highlights from up and down the UK (mainly) featuring new trains and old, including a few from around Europe including Denmark, Italy, Czech Republic, France and Russia, during the period 2017-2019. All presentations are held in the Roundhouse lecture theatre and finishing between 21.45 and 22.00. Doors is via the Commercial entrance (electric gate), which is open between approximately 19.00 and 19.25 to allow a prompt are held on the third Thursday of every month unless otherwise indicated. Hot and cold drinks are available from the buffet before 19.30 and during the interval. Admission is normally £3.00 for members and £5.00 for non-members. Free parking on site.

Thu 19 Nov19:30Springwell Branch

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Christmas Social

Speakers – Alexa Stott and Mervyn Allcock Review of the year by Alexa Stott and Mervyn Allcock, entertainment and pea and pie supper. All presentations are held in the Roundhouse lecture theatre and finishing between 21.45 and 22.00. Doors is via the Commercial entrance (electric gate), which is open between approximately 19.00 and 19.25 to allow a prompt are held on the third Thursday of every month unless otherwise indicated. Hot and cold drinks are available from the buffet before 19.30 and during the interval. Admission is normally £3.00 for members and £5.00 for non-members. Free parking on site.

Thu 10 Dec19:30Springwell Branch

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