Hopetown Darlington is pleased to welcome the North Eastern Railway Association with their programme of fascinating talks. These lectures focus on a range of railway topics, and include a Q&A session. MARCH 8TH Repression to Recognition: Walter Hudson and the growth of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants from 1867 to 1897 (Ian Mitchell) JUNE 7TH Getting to Wearhead: The S&DR and the NER in Weardale (John Addyman) SEPTEMBER 6TH William Bouch of Shildon Locomotive Engineer (Neil Mackay)