Welcome to the official website of the Reading Transport Group.
In you live in the Thames Valley within travelling distance of Reading, why not visit the friendly local club in your area. In our programme, we cover a wide range of transport subjects that take in land, sea and air travel, but the majority of shows are on railways to cater for the interests of most members.
Our meetings are on Wednesday evenings starting in late September and finish in late May. Meetings are held on the first floor of Church House, Church
Street, Caversham next to Waitrose. There is a small car park at the rear of the venue for 'blue disc' holders, additionally there is the Waitrose car park
at the rear of the St Martins precinct. The venue also has a lift to the first floor for those unable to use the stairs.
Reading buses stop nearby, services 22,24,27 and 28 plus Thames Travel X39/40 from Woodcote. We open at 7.30 and usually commence at 7.45.
There is a break during the meeting for refreshments. Tea and coffee are available at 20p.
We have a 'second hand' sales table stocked with magazines, books and jigsaw puzzles.
Our meetings are on Wednesday evenings starting in late September and finish in late May. Meetings are held on the first floor of Church House, Church
Street, Caversham next to Waitrose. There is a small car park at the rear of the venue for 'blue disc' holders, additionally there is the Waitrose car park
at the rear of the St Martins precinct. The venue also has a lift to the first floor for those unable to use the stairs.
Reading buses stop nearby, services 22,24,27 and 28 plus Thames Travel X39/40 from Woodcote. We open at 7.30 and usually commence at 7.45.
There is a break during the meeting for refreshments. Tea and coffee are available at 20p.
We have a 'second hand' sales table stocked with magazines, books and jigsaw puzzles.
Subscriptions are £20 per 'term' (as at October 2015) a term being September to December, and January to May. so £40 for a years membership.
Membership subscription is agreed at an AGM held in late February.
Visitors (that is non-members) are asked to make a donation of £3 to the Treasurer on the night.
From October 2014 we are pleased to announce the arrival of a lift for those with limited ability. This at the rear of the venue near the ramp leading from the
car park which also has a 'blue disc' parking area.
Membership subscription is agreed at an AGM held in late February.
Visitors (that is non-members) are asked to make a donation of £3 to the Treasurer on the night.
From October 2014 we are pleased to announce the arrival of a lift for those with limited ability. This at the rear of the venue near the ramp leading from the
car park which also has a 'blue disc' parking area.
Our next meeting;
Due to current conditions, of which we assume you are aware the Group management has
decided to continue with on-line meetings in 2021 starting January 6th 2021.
This means fortnightly meetings from the above date.
If there are any changes to the above, notice will be given here.
The web site will be kept up to date as usual and is available 24 hours.
We hope you understand our position.
A new section of images has started recently titled 'Highgrove Collection' which has a
base of around 2000 images. Some of these will be on display as and when loaded.
The Group is also available on Facebook.
at readingtransportgroup and ZOOM as an
alternative service to members on-line.
The zoom entry code has been sent to those
who qualify for this service, as a way to keep
in touch during the ongoing problems.
Zoom meetings held every fortnight with next date;
Wednesday April 14th. Severn Valley Railway. Two presenters. t b c.
Meeting dates are on the programme page.
Details available from this website or Mike/Derek.
Thank you.
Stop press news.
Special train expected on April 7th. 1Z36 with class 40 145 RDG pl 13 arr 12.36 dep 12.42.
Coming from Bristol area and going forward to Twyford 12.49.pl 4.
It's not steam but for now its an improvement on the present situation - so enjoy.
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Church House, 59 Church Street, Caversham. RG 4 8 AX.
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THE SECOND IS IN PLACE TO TEST REACTION TO THE SITE. IT IS A SURVEY, SO YOU CAN TYPE 'MEMBER' IF APPLICABLE.
ALL RESPONSES GO TO THE SECRETARY AND NO FURTHER.
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