M&GN CIRCLE

The study group for anyone interested in the former Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway from its beginnings right up to the present day URGENT NEWS - Due to Covid 19 restrictions the Circle is not holding any meetings until further notice. Provisional date for 2021 AGM 17th April. The Bulletin is still being sent to members at the beginning of each month and online activity continues as normal - keep watching for updates

Bulletin Index

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The Circle Founded in 1959 and still going strong with nearly 300 members
The Railway A brief history of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway
Meetings & Events Where we meet and some of the subjects covered
The Bulletin Over 60 years of a monthly Bulletin with a comprehensive index
Photo Archive Nearly 30 000 items of M&GN and related railway subjects
Archives Thousands of items of documents and ephemera
Drawings A comprehensive archive of original and recent drawings
Publications Covering many aspects of the railway and its people
Railway Staff Have a preview of our database of ex M&GN staff
Modelling How our members are re-creating scenes of the old line
Locos & Stock Brief notes on the various types used to operate the line
Architecture Some notes on the distinctive styles of architecture along the line
Signalling Signalling provided by the parent companies and locally

Latest News and Forthcoming Events

NEXT MEETING
URGENT NEWS - 2020 AGM Cancelled - keep watching for updates Further details in the Bulletin or use the 'Get in touch' section

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