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The Talk Exchange |
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The Talk Exchange |
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This site is published for the benefit of the model engineering hobby. |
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Dr Michael Bailey and John Glithero |
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Email: m.r.bailey@talk21.com or john_Glithero1@yahoo.co.uk
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“The Engineering & History of Stephenson's 'Rocket'” |
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In 1999, the speakers undertook, for the Science Museum/National Railway Museum, a comprehensive survey of 'Rocket'. They stripped it down, examined every component to understand its material, method of manufacture and fitting, and established whether it was original, or from its several modifications/re-buildings. The work was accompanied by comprehensive archival research to establish 'Rocket's' history, including her several accidents. Visual aids needed: Screen (advise if unavailable). Speakers will travel any distance from Altrincham & Hyde, Cheshire, by arrangement. Fee £50 + expenses, + 2 beds accommodation if too far to return home same day. |
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Keith Catchpole |
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No Email at the moment. Tel: 020-8440-7863 |
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“Steam Railways - Some Personal Experiences” |
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Speaker was a Sapper in the Railway Operating Division of the Royal Engineers during WW2 and after. Subsequently he drove steam on the Festiniog Railway in Wales for 30 years, and is that Company’s Official Lecturer. He has a choice of thirty different talks available! Typically 60 mins but may be shorter or longer as required.
Visual aids: varies, according to talk. Flip chart board & easel. Speaker has his own 35mm projector and stand but would require a screen. TV and Video player needed for some talks. |
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Speaker will travel 45 miles from Cockfosters (N. London), possibly further by arrangement. No fee expected, expenses only. |
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Bill Purvis |
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Email: bill.AT.billp.org |
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“Rebuilding the Baby” |
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“Baby” was the world’s first digital electronic stored-program computer built in Manchester in 1947/48. As part of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations, a replica of this has been built, and speaker (a model engineer) assisted with this. The 90-min talk outlines the history of the original machine and that of its replica. Intended for an audience who are not specialists in computers! Visual aids needed: Computer Projector and Screen. (Speaker may be able to borrow these if not available locally). Speaker will travel up to 100 miles from Warrington, Cheshire, more by arrangement. No fee expected, expenses only. |
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