RPSI at 60 talk: 4 October 2024 at 1930. BY ZOOM

[leslie10646]

I think that most pf you know that I was involved in the RPSI from the inaugural meeting.

When an English society asked me to give them I talk the RPSI, I also offered the IRRS London the same talk, as they have had to postpone our October meeting.

So, an extra IRRS London meeting - by ZOOM only.

I will publicise the Zoom codes nearer the day. It's a great story and I have great illustrations from Charles Friel and Lance King to back me up.

All are welcome to join in.

"RPSI at 60

Tonight we celebrate the 60^th anniversary of the founding of the RPSI (on 30 September 1964).

Leslie McAllister was one of the attendees at that inaugural meeting addressed by Lord O’Neill, and from 1972 to 1990 was the Society’s London Agent, with a responsibility for encouraging British enthusiasts to cross the Irish Sea to enjoy the delights of main line steam travel in Ireland. This is very much an Exile’s view, but Leslie travelled on many of the early tours and especially the “Two Day” tours which made the Society famous.

The talk will cover some of those early tours in great detail and then offer a history of the Society through the lives of its steam Locomotives and vintage coaches; right up to today when it has an extensive, well-equipped Workshop and Museum at Whitehead. Photographs from Charles Friel (acknowledged by all as the Society’s “Official Photographer”), the late Lance King, Joe Cassells and a few from the speaker.

Log in tonight and share memories of a remarkable six decades of mainline steam and successes the Founders couldn’t even have dreamt of!"

[leslie10646]

Dear IRRS Member or IRM Friend

Here's the Zoom details. Sign up for a night of nostalgia!

Not many railway societies have got to sixty and NONE has run as many mainline tours - I can promise you a night of super photos taken by good camermen as they "chased" the RPSI all around Ireland over the last six decades.

For younger friends, an opportunity to see what the Society got up to before you were born and in the days before Health and Safety and when, God Bless Them, the Railway Companies and their staff made the impossible, possible - they still do!

I hope to see dozens of you. There is no compulsory charge, but donations will help with the RPSI's work, as my fundraising group will match donations made on the day.

 

“RPSI AT 60” by Leslie McAllister We are pleased to present a special meeting to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland on 30th September 1964.   Leslie McAllister was one of the attendees at that inaugural meeting addressed by Lord O’Neill, and from 1972 to 1990 was the Society’s London Agent, with a responsibility for encouraging British enthusiasts to cross the Irish Sea to enjoy the delights of main line steam travel in Ireland. This is very much an Exile’s view, but Leslie travelled on many of the early tours and especially the “Two Day” tours which made the Society famous. The talk will cover some of those early tours in great detail and then offer a history of the Society through the lives of its steam Locomotives and vintage coaches; right up to today when it has an extensive, well-equipped Workshop and Museum at Whitehead. Photographs from Charles Friel (acknowledged by all as the Society’s “Official Photographer”), the late Lance King, Joe Cassells and a few from the speaker. Log in tonight and share memories of a remarkable six decades of mainline steam and successes the Founders couldn’t even have dreamt of!"   Register to join this meeting by clicking REGISTER   and fill in your details to be sent a personalised link.

[Markleman]

Leslie

As the email I got on  Monday from IRRS London did not have a date, it is perhaps worth reminding everyone that this is on Friday 4 Ocotber at 19:30.

i know you had the date in the heading on this site but anybody reading the IRRS announcement would not find it there.

i wasn't around that early, my first trip being the excellent Dalriada and then the two day trips to Athlone and Cork (one to remember).

Jim

[leslie10646]

Thanks, Jim

You should have received an "All IRRS" Newsletter this morning which does state the the date and time correctly.

If people tune in at 6pm, I'll be having my tea!

It's 1930, this Friday, 4 October.

Yes, Jim, the Cork tour of 1969 was one to remember - I will be showing shots involving ALL THREE DERAILMENTS!!!!!

[leslie10646]

Tonight's the Night!

I hope that some of the members of this forum will tune in and find out what I spent 60 of my 78 years supporting.

Sign-in details above!

I hope to "see" some of you there!

Leslie

[jhb171achill]

On 2/10/2024 at 10:14 AM, leslie10646 said:

Thanks, Jim

You should have received an "All IRRS" Newsletter this morning which does state the the date and time correctly.

If people tune in at 6pm, I'll be having my tea!

It's 1930, this Friday, 4 October.

Yes, Jim, the Cork tour of 1969 was one to remember - I will be showing shots involving ALL THREE DERAILMENTS!!!!!

I missed that - my first tour was 1970! Hope to sign in later - readers in general, this will be a great show!

[Bob229]

On 4/10/2024 at 1:13 PM, leslie10646 said:

Tonight's the Night!

I hope that some of the members of this forum will tune in and find out what I spent 60 of my 78 years supporting.

Sign-in details above!

I hope to "see" some of you there!

Leslie

Enjoyed the talk on Friday night well done to you and RPSI on 60 years great achievement, in my first year of membership have some catching up to do

[leslie10646]

Hi Bob,

Thank you for your kind words.

To help you catch up, I can recommend the Society's website which covers the history very well indeed.

Leslie

[Bob229]

23 hours ago, leslie10646 said:

 

 

Just now, Bob229 said:

 

Thanks Leslie,  will do