WEST MIDLANDS BRANCH

Branch Organiser: Richard Shaw, email: west.mids@swissrailsoc.org,  Phone 07804126706 (Mobile). All meetings are scheduled to take place in Kidderminster Railway Museum on the last Wednesday of the Month at 19:30. from August to April.

28 October 2026: 2026 Interrailing continued – July to October 2026
25 November 2026: David Stevenson – 2026 in Austria
December 2026: No meeting
27 January 2027: Richard Shaw – Interrailing continued plus a Scandinavian Adventure
24 February 2027: Bernard Davis – East German steam in the early 2000
31 March 2027: Topic to be advised
28 April 2027: Topic to be advised
26 May 2027: Topic to be advised

Report on the Branch’s 2017 Excursion is below:

On the 19th July 2017 members of the West Midlands Group enjoyed an excellent day visiting the Severn Valley Railway. Prior to joining the former GWR Observation Saloon for two return trips to Bridgnorth hauled by the ex-GWR 0-6-0 saddle tank 813, a tour of the Kidderminster Carriage Works was undertaken. Members were provided with an informative and fascinating insight into the detailed work undertaken there. During the trips to and from Bridgnorth, a range of splendid refreshments were served, photo stops were provided and footplate rides enjoyed. A big thank you is due to Richard Shaw for organising the event and to the SVR staff and volunteers who made it all so enjoyable. Top Job!

Photos and write-up by Don Gatehouse