Congratulations!

Saturday 21st November 1959, saw a gathering of 16 men and lads at the former L&NWR Hotel, Stafford, for the inaugural meeting of the Railway Preservation Society – West Midlands District.  The Railway Preservation Society was a national organisation born out of an idea by Noel Draycott of Swanley, Kent.

Sadly Noel, and others of similar vision, have not survived to see the 50th Anniversary of the idea.  Those of us involved in preservation today are deeply indebted to the early preservationists for their foresight and endeavours.

21st November 2009, was also been chosen for the Dedication Ceremony of the Chasewater Railway Museum, now approaching completion after many years of hard work putting the collection together.