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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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Steam trains to return to the Llangollen Railway!

The Llangollen Railway has announced that they will be bringing back steam-hauled…

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Blackburn and Bolton trains disrupted as “suspicious item” found at Darwen

The British Transport Police has said that they are currently attending an…

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REVIEW: Steam On The Eastern & Midland by David Knapman

In this weeks book review, we take a look at Steam on…

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Keighley and Worth Valley Railway announce second visiting diesel locomotive

The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway has announced that they will be…

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Steam locomotive set to pass through Settle this Tuesday

One of the steam locomotives based at Carnforth will pass through Preston…

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Steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower to visit Chertsey this Tuesday

Steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower will be hauling the Sunset Steam Express this…

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K1 steam locomotive set for Welsh Highland Railway return this September

The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways have announced that Garratt K1 will…

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Mayflower steam locomotive to visit Windsor this Tuesday

61306 Mayflower will be on the mainline again this Tuesday, as it…

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Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado set for more Northern Belle duties

Northern Belle has told RailAdvent that LNER A1 60163 Tornado will be…

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West Coast Railways to operate steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line this August

The Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society has announced that their locomotive, 35028…

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