The Locomotive Club of Great Britain is pleased to announce its 75th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Reunion.
This will take place on the 11th of January between 11:00 (Doors open at 10:00) and 17:00, in the Gascoigne Suite at the Union Jack Club, London SE1 8UJ: Unfortunately the deadline for registration has now passed, no more registrations can be accepted. The price of admission to the event is £10, payable at the door or in advance, see below.
A celebratory dinner will be held after the meeting in the early evening; please indicate if you would like to attend.
Reunion Programme
Morning Session: 11:00 to 12:45
Introduction to the event by Cedric Spiller, Club Chairman.
Presentation The Pre-War Streamliners and Mallard’s World Record Run, by Chris Nettleton, Editor, The Gresley Observer, Journal of the Gresley Society.
Afternoon Session: 14:00 to 17:00
UK Tours 1955-62. Presented by Cedric Spiller
Review of Club OverseasTours held in 2024, including India, Bangladesh, Hungary, IGE Tour in Germany, Isle of Man and Dordrecht, followed by a preview of tours proposed for 2025.
Break c.15:40 to 16:00
Review of Past Overseas Tours: Greece, 1980; Midnight Sun: Sweden and Norway, 1982; and Hungary, 1983 and 1987, by Brian Garvin.
Location Details
The Reunion will take place on the 11th of January 2025, at the Union Jack Club, which is located at 1 Sandell Street, London SE1 8UJ. The event will take place in the Gascoigne Suite. There is step-free access into the building and within it. It is located within sight of Waterloo Railway and Bus Stations.
Things to note:
The Union Jack Club has military connections and therefore they are extremely security conscious. There is a requirement for participants to register for the meeting. There will be a requirement for participants to sign in & out at the start of the day and during lunchtime. Tea and Coffee will be available, from the Coffee Bar until 11am and then from the licensed bar. Participants are permitted to use the licensed bar. A range of sandwiches are available, or hot meals at lunchtime may be available in the restaurant depending on capacity. No food or drink brought in to the premises to be consumed.
Registration and Payment Procedure
The deadline for registration has now passed, no more can be accepted.
There is an admission charge of £10 for the day, which may be paid:
- On the day, at the door
- By Cheque, if registering by post
- By Bank Transfer to the LCGB, bank details: Sort Code 82-13-03 Account Number 20346642. Please use UJC 11/01/2025 and your LCGB Membership Number or Name of Other Society as Reference
Other Facilities
It will be possible to renew your membership at the Reunion. There will also be a selection of surplus Library and other books on sale.