The Three Contemporary Models of the Blenkinsop/Murray Locomotives by Dr Michael Bailey

Evening buffet, train ride and talk about the contemporary models of Salamanca and others, our earliest locomotives as seen on our crest.

The three Blenkinsop/Murray models are believed to be the world's oldest locomotive models. Recent research has added further information about their history. The model now displayed at the Leeds Industrial Museum has been closely examined during the past twelve months revealing new information about its origin and purpose. The talk will be illustrated with detailed photographs of the model's components taken during the study, including those taken with a CT scan

This is part of the Rail 200 celebrations. We are running a series of talks and train rides on Summer Saturday evenings. Doors open at 17:45 for a buffet and non alcoholic drinks at 18:00. A diesel hauled train will run at 18:30 followed by a talk at 19:00 which will end around 20:15. The price of the event is £15 which includes all of the above.

You may also like the following events from Middleton Railway, Leeds:

• This Sunday, 8th June, 10:00 am, Sentinel Sunday in Leeds
• Next Saturday, 14th June, 09:00 am, Model Railway Exhibition 2025 in Leeds
• Next Sunday, 15th June, 10:00 am, Model Railway Exhibition 2025 (and Fathers Day!) in Leeds