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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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Norfolk’s Bure Valley Railway tests new bio-coal for steam locomotives

The Bure Valley Railway, based in Wroxham, Norfolk, has completed the most…

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Thomas the Tank Engine set to return to the East Lancashire Railway

The East Lancashire Railway has announced that Thomas the Tank Engine will…

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Armstrong Powerhouse records sounds of Class 45 locomotive at Peterborough’s Nene Valley Railway

Last week, Train Simulator developer, Armstrong Powerhouse, visited the Nene Valley Railway…

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BOOK REVIEW: Britain’s Second Hand Trams – An Historic Overview

Recently released from publishers Pen and Sword, this book is a pictorial…

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Steam locomotive 419 to visit the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway

The Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway has announced that they have agreed…

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Surrey based company to examine Coanda effect on steam locomotive 2007 Prince of Wales

The P2 Steam Locomotive Company / A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced…

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Vintage Trains release update on steam locomotive 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe

Vintage Trains has released an update on diesel and steam locomotives as…

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West Somerset Railway release Seaward Way railway level crossing statement

The West Somerset Railway has announced that the Seaward Way Level Crossing…

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Merseyrail wins Best Performing Operator at this years Golden Whistle Awards

Merseyrail has announced that it has named Best Performing Regional Rail Operator…

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Full steam ahead at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is continuing to welcome passengers to its…

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