The Talk Exchange

The Talk Exchange

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George Ray
Email: georgeray@admes.andover.freeuk.com

“The Bluebell Railway”
This talk describes the origins and history of the Bluebell Railway since 1960. Illustrated by slides taken over the 40 years of the preservation society’s existence. Talk can be from 1 hour up to a maximum of 2 hours.

Visual aids needed: none. Speaker has his own 35mm projector and screen.

Speaker will travel up to 50 miles from
Andover, Hants: further distances by arrangement. No fee expected, expenses only, but a donation to the Bluebell Railway will be requested.

George Ray
Email: georgeray@admes.andover.freeuk.com

“Strong Rubber Bands”
This talk is a canter through Royal Naval fixed wing flying prior to the Sea Harrier with emphasis on the flight deck machinery involved, i.e., steam catapult and arresting gear.

Visual aids needed: Overhead projector (with spare bulb — a must!)and screen.

Speaker will travel up to 50 miles from
Andover, Hants: further distances by arrangement. No fee expected, expenses only, but a donation to the Bluebell Railway will be requested.

Doug Hewson
Email: doug@the-hewsons.demon.co.uk

"Building a 5" gauge BR Standard 2-6-4 Tank".

Doug has created the drawings and parts for this excellent model, the building of which was described in EIM from July 1999.


1 hour. Requirements: No visual aids required.

Speaker
prefers a prompt 7.30 p.m. start and will travel up to about 150 miles from Barnetby-le-Wold (North Lincs), further distances (requiring overnight stop) by arrangement. No fee expected, expenses only.