Raildate is a weekly listing of interesting railway-related internet links, forthcoming events and TV & radio programmes. This is not a discussion group, so there is no restriction on anyone joining in order to subscribe. Contributions are always welcome, but will only be included at the editor's discretion. The editor's contact details are given in each issue.

There will only ever be one Raildate in a week, so you are recommended to choose "Individual emails" when you join.

I'm always happy to receive information about forthcoming events to publish in Raildate - no matter how far ahead (I already have dates on file for a year hence!) Ideally, send details in the format that I use here. (Please don't ask me to go searching around a website to glean the information... I'm sorry, but life's too short...!)

A brief history of Raildate has been added to the group's Files section.

The picture is taken at Wirksworth, Derbyshire, and shows the DMU set used for the press day on 7th March 2008, prior to the public opening of the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway to Idridgehay the following day. (Photo: Howard Sprenger)