South Western Circle @LSWR_SWC
The South Western Circle, formed in 1962, is a society for railway historians and enthusiasts interested in the London & South Western Railway (LSWR). lwsr.org Joined January 2016-
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We have our membership stand at the Scaleforum exhibition today at The Cressex School, High Wycombe doors close at 4pm. Come along and say hello, if you are not already a member of the South Western Circle you can join us at the show.
We have our membership stand at the Scaleforum exhibition this weekend at The Cressex School, High Wycombe. Come along and say hello, if you are not already a member of the South Western Circle you can join us at the show.
We have our membership stand at the Scaleforum exhibition this weekend at The Cressex School, High Wycombe. Come along and say hello, if you are not already a member of the South Western Circle you can join us at the show. Details below.
Our next meeting (non members welcome) & Zoom is next Saturday 6th September at The Mint Methodist Church in Exeter with Colin Duvall's presentation "Do you really call this progress Mr Marples?" - Closing the Old Road and Salisbury & Dorset Junction" lswr.org/Exeter.html
Our July 2025 Circular and Circle News members publication are landing in the letter boxes of our members this week. If you are not yet a member and therefore missing out on our excellent publications, you can join the Circle here lswr.org/joining.html
Fun fact! Waterloo station once had a track running through the concourse (past where WH Smith is now) to Waterloo East. There was a drawbridge for level access for passengers & staff
Fun fact! Waterloo station once had a track running through the concourse (past where WH Smith is now) to Waterloo East. There was a drawbridge for level access for passengers & staff https://t.co/EsM54GyxD2
Today I explored the rooftop of @LondonWaterloo: the views are superb! Had a good view of scaffolding & cradle, which enable replacement of 12,000m2 concourse roof panels with polycarbonate: it’s a huge project, with a couple more years to go. Thanks to @NetworkRailSE for access
🎂🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY @LondonWaterloo 🎂🎂 Today marks London Waterloo's 177th birthday and to celebrate we worked with @MrTimDunn to provide 10 fun facts about @SW_Help's busiest station as part of our @railway200 mini series. From the roof to the vaults, there is a lot to learn
Our display and membership stand is all set up at this weekends EXE Model Railway Society exhibition See here for details exemrs.co.uk/model-railway-…
We have our display and membership stand at this weekends EXE Model Railway Society exhibition See here for details exemrs.co.uk/model-railway-…
#Onthisday in 1840, the London and Southampton Railway commenced services between Nine Elms and Southampton - the backbone to the London & South Western! @SW_Help still run over this route between Queenstown Road and Northam. #Railway200
Our membership and sales stand is at the EM Gauge Society Expo EM South exhibition in Bracknell this weekend. emgs.org/shows-exhibiti… Come along and say hello. @EMGauge
We have our membership stand at Expo EM in Bracknell this weekend.
We have our membership stand at Expo EM in Bracknell this weekend.
Our next meeting is this Saturday 3rd May 2pm at Salisbury and on Zoom. Stuart Isbister will present on Waterloo B Box to Clapham Junction signalling. Open to non members too! lswr.org/Salisbury.html #LSWR #RailwayHistory #rail200
💥BRAND NEW ANNOUNCEMENT! We are delighted to announce a new Hornby Collector Club exclusive, the striking LSWR ‘A1’ Class ‘Terrier’ 0-6-0T No. 734 (R30392). With only 500 available, don't miss out👉bit.ly/4lsB9TA #Hornby #Modelrailway
Something for the weekend... our members are receiving their latest issues of our quarterly South Western Circular and Circle News publications. If you are not already a member and missing out you can join the South Western Circle here lswr.org/joining.html
A big well done to @SW_Help for all their dedicated hard work (and their contractors) in restoring the canopy at #RichmondStation to its former art deco glory. It was a pleasure to be part of the journey and we next look forward to the booking hall transformation. @BOLarchitect
Railway 200 exhibition train to visit Waterloo click below for details
Railway 200 exhibition train to visit Waterloo click below for details
We have our Circle membership and sales stand at the London Festival of Railway Modelling at Alexandra Palace on 15/16th March. We are stand 94 come along and say hello and if you are not already a member you can join on the day. lswr.org #lswr #railwayhistory
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