THE Cumbrian Railways Association is holding a conference featuring aspects of historic rail transport.
It had an information stall and display at the recent Barrow Model Railway exhibition at Barrow Sixth Form College and is holding its day of talks on Saturday, November 10, at Newton Rigg College, Penrith.
Presentations include a look at photographs taken by Noel Machell on the change from steam to diesel on Cumbria’s railways.
Non-members are welcome at the conference and you can find out more from Ian Lydiatt on 01539 735886, or send an email to meetings@cumbrianrailways.org.uk
You can find out more about the work of the society on its website at www.cumbrianrailways.org.uk
Other talks at the Penrith conference include John Hammond with Around the Cumbrian Coast by Officer’s Saloon and Iain Pasons, from the London and North Western Railway Society, with North by North Western – From Castle to Carlisle.
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