Bracknell Railway Society on twitter
We’ve setup a twitter account to try and publish some of our events and raise awareness in the area.
You can ‘follow’ us at www.twitter.com/bracknellrail.
Cholsey and Wallingford Railway announce 2011 operating days
Wallingford Station in 1951. Image copyright www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com
The Cholsey & Wallingford Railway Preservation Society have announced their live steam running dates for 2011.
For anyone not aware, the railway has been under the Preservation Societies control since summer 1981. Read more
Bill Vanryne coming to Pinewood in January
Bill Vanryne, who was involved with the Bluebird Project at Coniston, is holding a talk at Bracknell Railway Society headquarters, Pinewood Leisure Centre, on Friday 28th January 2011.
Vanryne will be talking about Donald Campbell, who between himself and his father set eleven land and water speed records, and the famous Bluebird boat.
All members welcome. Email brssec@fsmail.net or click here for information on becoming a member.
First Great Western customers promised better service
Overcrowding for commuters travelling between Twyford and London could be a thing of the past as measures are being undertaken to improve the service.
Managing director of First Great Western Mark Hopwood met Maidenhead MP Theresa May before Christmas to discuss issues raised by commuters and said steps were being taken to improve travel from Twyford.
More here: www.getwokingham.co.uk/p/2085128
Time-lapsed view of Reading rail bridge installation
1,000 tonne bridge deck moved into place over Caversham Road as Network Rail completes first phase of six-year project to improve Reading’s railway.
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