CLOSURE OF THE LYSAGHT INSTITUTE
The Society have been advised that our meeting venue, the Lysaght Institute, will close at the end of this year.
Therefore, the December 2026 meeting will be the last to be held at the venue.
This news was unexpected as no previous indication had been given that closure was under consideration.
UPDATE Nov 2026
DUE TO THE PRESENT UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDING THE FUTURE OF THE LYSAGHTS INSTITUTE, THE SOCIETY HAS ARRANGED OUR MEETINGS FROM JANUARY TO JUNE 2027 TO BE HELD AT THE COLDRA COURT HOTEL, CHEPSTOW RD. FURTHER DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN OUR DECEMBER NEWSLETTER, FACEBOOK PAGE AND ON THIS WEBSITE
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While recognising that steam engines are still often the prime attraction to most enthusiasts, a careful balance between the past, present and future has enabled the Society to attract members with a wide variety of interests, including a number of professional railwaymen.
We have often been complimented on the fact that the Society strives to keep pace with the times. Every effort is made to record as much as possible for the changing contemporary scene for future reference.
For almost 40 years the Society organised railtours that toured the complex network of lines throughout South Wales, enabling enthusiasts from around the UK to navigate freight only lines that were normally inaccessible to the general public. The popularity of these tours was extraordinary, the public coming back for more year after year, many providing a profit and a much-valued income for the Society. They brought recognition to the Society and a great deal of pleasure to many enthusiasts from around the UK.
A permanent record of every one of our railtours has been compiled in the form of a slideshow and placed on this website. Click on the following link to access. MRS Railtours
In 2027 we will celebrate our 70th Anniversary, which will be quite unique and a fine achievement for a railway society of our type and size.
Visits are sometimes arranged to railway installations not normally accessible to the public, also there are occasional Spring/Summer trips for members, friends and family.
A programme of guest speakers presenting a wide range of railway related topics is arranged each month from September to June.
The magazine is published in March and September exclusively to members, and in addition a ‘Newsletter’ keeps members up to date with the latest news and events.
Early editions of the ‘Journal’ contain a wide array of interesting topics and photographs. A helpful gazetteer is available to trace any articles which may be of interest. Members can view the complete journals from 1987 to date under the MRS Media heading on this page or by clicking here.
