Michael Holden
I have had an interest in Railways for as long as I can remember. I am a member of a number of heritage railways and actively volunteer at 2 of them. I enjoy all types of railways, real life, model and simulations. I started RailAdvent in 2014 and am the main editor of the site.
Steam locomotive 60009 Union of South Africa on the mainline tomorrow
Steam locomotive No.60009 Union of South Africa will be back in steam on the mainline and will be in London and Worcester on Saturday 16th February...
Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas in Carlisle tomorrow
Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas will be back in steam on the mainline and will be on the move tomorrow!
The Jubilee locomotive is heading from...
Second locomotive announced for West Somerset Diesel Gala
The West Somerset Railway has announced their second guest for this year's diesel gala.
The "Vintage Diesels to the Seaside II" gala will be held...
Great Western Railway to open Long Rock Depot doors in aid...
Great Western Railway has announced that they will be opening the doors of their Long Rock Depot to the public in 2019.
The open day...
Stagecoach to continue East Midlands Trains franchise
Stagecoach has announced that is to continue operating East Midlands Trains for at least another five months. This follows a new agreement with the...
Locomotive 821 Greyhound to visit the Spa Valley Railway
The Spa Valley Railway has announced that Class 42 'Warship' D821 'Greyhound' will be visiting the line for a period in 2019.
Greyhound is visiting...
Steam locomotive 30587 to visit the Bluebell Railway
The Bluebell Railway has announced that Beattie Well Tank 30587 will be visiting the line in 2019.
The London and South Western Railway locomotive will...
Private steam railway set for closure
Adrian Shooter has announced that his private steam railway, the Beeches Light Railway, will be closing this year.
The railway will be closing after 15...
Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado on the mainline tomorrow
Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado will be back in steam on the mainline and will be on the move tomorrow!
The A1 locomotive is heading from...
Virgin Trains launches first ever Vegan Society registered wrap
Virgin Trains has announced that it has launched a new wrap approved by the Vegan Society. This comes after they formed a partnership with...
