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2026 June meeting – Pendon Model Railway Museum

Summer meeting for the club will be held at the Pendon Model Railway Museum on Monday 8th June at 7:30pm Members and guests are welcome to attend for an enjoyable evening at this renowned model railway museum. If you’ve never … Continue reading

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December Christmas Meeting

The Thames Valley Traction Engine Club will hold its Christmas Club Meeting on 8th December 2025 at Ashampstead Village Hall from 7pm ish. There is a car park on site and plenty of extra parking on the road outside too. … Continue reading

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September meeting – Kennet & Avon Canal History

Step back in time with us! Join us for a fascinating talk on the history of the Kennet & Avon Canal — from its 18th-century engineering marvels to its role in trade, industry, and leisure today. 📅 8th September📍 The … Continue reading

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RIP Derek Marder

It is with great sadness that the club announces the passing of early steam preservationist Derek Marder on the 22nd October. Derek was a longstanding TVTEC member and former  Committee  member who’s influence, knowledge and love for steam will be dearly  missed.  From … Continue reading

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September Club Meeting

We’re looking forward to seeing you all at the September club meeting (Monday 9th Sept) at the Angel pub, Woolhampton. This months meeting will be a slide show of working day pictures of various road steam engines and accompanying history, … Continue reading

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On The Road

Great to catch TVTEC members Harry Cotgreave and Simon Hutson roading Richard Hazell’s 1934 S6 Sentinel Waggon (8928) to Chiltern Steam Rally today, here’s a couple of shots as the Waggon dug in up the hill to Crays Pond.

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