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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.
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Dalesman steam train set to pass through Settle and Ribblehead this Tuesday

A steam locomotive will be back in steam on the mainline and…

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Steam locomotive to pass through Exeter this Sunday

Steam locomotive 45690 Leander will be back in steam on the mainline…

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Steam locomotive to depart Edinburgh for Aberdeen this Saturday

Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado will be on the mainline this Saturday, 11th…

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ORR publishes interim report into Hitachi train cracking

The ORR has today published its interim review into the Hitachi Class…

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GWR Hall steam locomotive replaces LMS Duchess for Severn Valley Gala

GWR Hall No. 4953 Pitchford Hall is set to make a special…

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Merseyrail opens doors to Class 777 train at Birkenhead North.

Yesterday, Tuesday 7th September 2021, Merseyrail and the Liverpool City Region Combined…

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Appeal Launched! Can you help the Clacton Express Preservation Group?

A new preservation group, The Clacton Express Preservation Group has announced that…

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EMR’s unique HST Brio model train raised £650 for Autism charity

East Midlands Railway has announced that a silent auction to win a…

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New simpler Super Off Peak tickets launched by South Western Railway

South Western Railway passengers now benefit from a new, simpler, Super Off-Peak…

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Lumo – the new name for First Group’s London to Edinburgh rail operator

First Group has unveiled the new name for its all-electric rail service…

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