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Presentation events - Aug 2026
- Thu 20 Aug 2026 Barrow Hill Roundhouse (Presentation) More...
- Viaduct Tunnel Signal
Speaker - Gavin Lake
Thursday 20 August 2026
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 commencing at 19.30 and finishing between 21.45 and 22.00. Doors open at 19.00.
Entry is via the Commercial entrance (electric gate), which is open between approximately 19.00 and 19.25 to allow a prompt start at 19.30.
Presentations 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.
Barrow Hill Roundhouse
- Sat 22 Aug 2026 The Fifty Fund (Presentation) More...
- The Class 50 Story: The British Rail Years with Geoff Hudson
Saturday 22 August 2026
A NEW Visual and Audio Presentation on the History of the Class 50
??Saturday 22nd August 2026
??Station Tea Room, Kidderminster Town Station Severn Valley Railway DY10 1QX
? 19:45 - 22:15 (Including a 15-minute break)
We are delighted to welcome back our Honorary President, Geoff Hudson, for new installation in the history of the class.
Tickets: £10
Book in advance or pay cash on the door.
To reserve your place, email sales@fiftyfund.org.uk with the subject line:
"Geoff Hudson Talk"
All funds raised during the evening will be kindly donated by Geoff to the Class 50 Alliance to support the ongoing upkeep and preservation of the fleet.
??Most conveniently it's a 2 round trip to Bridgnorth class 50 diagram on this date.
About the Presentation
Geoff Hudson, former Area Fleet Manager at Plymouth's Laira Depot, will explore the origins and development of the Class 50 locomotives. The presentation will cover their operation and maintenance, the refurbishment programme, and their final years in British Rail service, including the historic farewell railtour.
Refreshments
Refreshments will be available during the 15-minute break from the King & Castle Pub, located next door to the venue.
Many will remember Geoff's excellent previous talk, and we look forward to another enjoyable and insightful evening.
If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch with me.
This event has been arranged by The Fifty Fund
