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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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Llangollen Railway PLC invites bank to appoint receivers

The Llangollen Railway PLC directors have invited the bank to appoint receivers…

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Department for Transport apply for Northern Trains Limited Direct Award

The Department for Transport is looking to obtain a Direct Award for…

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Scottish Highland Railways – a new book showing off the best of railways in Scotland

A new book has been released by The Crowood Press and author…

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Hull Trains announce return date for Hull Paragon to London Kings Cross trains

Managing Director of Hull Trains, Louise Cheeseman, has drawn up a strategy…

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Steam locomotive 72010 Hengist and project recognised with official Made in Sheffield mark

The Standard Steam Locomotive Company Limited has announced that they have been…

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Designs for new Euston emergency shaft revealed by HS2

HS2 Ltd has revealed the final design plans for a headhouse, which…

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Special G5 steam locomotive cake for project engineer’s 70th birthday

David Elliott, the G5 Project engineer, turns 70 today, and the group…

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REVIEW: East Anglia and The East Coast Railways: The Late 1940s to Late 1960s

Recently released by authors Brian Reading and Ian Reading by publishers Amberley…

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Revised book launched covering the story of railways in the Lake District

Staycations are set to be popular in 2021 as the UK recovers…

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Class 33 and 40 locomotives join Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Bash allocations

Class 33, 33108, and Class 40, 40106, have been announced by the…

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