The Society's indoor and outdoor members meetings
for 2026.
All indoor meetings are held at the
St Ann's Millennium Centre, View Road, Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 0LE.
(off Warrington Road, A57, near to Railway Station.
On site vehicle parking available but all registrations must be registered inside the Centre upon arrival).
All meetings commenced at 19:30hrs
Tea / Coffee and Biscuits served at end of the meeting for nominal cost.
for 2026.
All indoor meetings are held at the
St Ann's Millennium Centre, View Road, Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 0LE.
(off Warrington Road, A57, near to Railway Station.
On site vehicle parking available but all registrations must be registered inside the Centre upon arrival).
All meetings commenced at 19:30hrs
Tea / Coffee and Biscuits served at end of the meeting for nominal cost.
Monday, 11 May 2026
'The Story of BR Standard 4 locomotive, No 76077'
(The Forgotten Standard)
by Ian Crowder
Ian is the Marketing Director of the Toddington Standard Locomotive Ltd, who are restoring the former Sutton Oak (8G), St Helens locomotive, BR Standard 4, No 76077 to working order. This illustrated talk is about the life of the locomotive (& classmates) in BR days, as well as providing restoration progress todate which is taking place at the Gloucester & Warwickshire Railway.
'The Story of BR Standard 4 locomotive, No 76077'
(The Forgotten Standard)
by Ian Crowder
Ian is the Marketing Director of the Toddington Standard Locomotive Ltd, who are restoring the former Sutton Oak (8G), St Helens locomotive, BR Standard 4, No 76077 to working order. This illustrated talk is about the life of the locomotive (& classmates) in BR days, as well as providing restoration progress todate which is taking place at the Gloucester & Warwickshire Railway.
Non-members are very welcome to attend any of the above meetings
but will be subject to a small £2 entry charge per person.
but will be subject to a small £2 entry charge per person.
Saturday 11 July 2026
(Members Outdoor Summer Outing)
A visit to Llangollen Railway and Town
Travel by Executive Coach to Corwen, a ride on the Llangollen Railway by steam train to the town centre then time to amble around the town / bite to eat before returning to Rainhill.
£43.00 per person. First come, first served.
Further details, please contact Rhian Wood (Chairperson)
(Members Outdoor Summer Outing)
A visit to Llangollen Railway and Town
Travel by Executive Coach to Corwen, a ride on the Llangollen Railway by steam train to the town centre then time to amble around the town / bite to eat before returning to Rainhill.
£43.00 per person. First come, first served.
Further details, please contact Rhian Wood (Chairperson)
Below is a list of the events that the Societies PUBLICITY and SALES STAND are attending.
Please come along, say hello and have a friendly chat too.
Please come along, say hello and have a friendly chat too.
Saturday, 2 May 2026
(09:00 to 13:00)
Rainhill Farmers Market.
St Ann's Millenium Centre, View Road, Rainhill, L35 0LE
Monday, 25 May 2026
(11:30 to 16:30)
Rainhill Gala
St Ann's CoE School Field, View Road, Rainhill, L35 0LQ.
Saturday, 30 May 2026
(10:00 to 15:00)
St Helens Heritage Festival Day
St Helens Town Hall, Victoria Square, St Helens, WA10 1HP.
Saturday, 13 June 2026
(10:00 to 15:00)
North West Rail & Transport Collectors Fair
Crewe Alexandra FC, Alexandra Stadium, Gresty Road, Crewe, CW2 6EB
Saturday, 8 August 2026
(10:00 to 16:00)
Reeve Court Village Summer Fayre
Reeve Court, Elton Head Road, St Helens, WA9 5ST
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