Michael Holden avatar

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.
Editor
Follow:
7822 Articles

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…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

First cylinder cast for GWR steam locomotive 4709

Following successful trials, the first of two cylinders for GWR steam locomotive…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Rivet Games’ Arosa Linie is coming to Train Sim World 2!

Dovetail Games and Rivet Games has announced that the Arosa Linie: Chur…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Throwback Thursday: Santa Steam Trains on the West Somerset Railway

Whilst we are all waiting for the day that steam trains return,…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Avanti West Coast partners with charities and organisations to distribute surplus food

Avanti West Coast, the train operator that runs on the West Coast…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Steam locomotive No 6 steams for first time since overhaul at Middleton Railway Leeds

The Middleton Railway in Leeds has announced that Swanscombe No. 6, a…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

£300,000 loan for East Lancashire Railway secured in fight for survival

The East Lancashire Railway has announced that it has received an interest-free…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Never seen before photos uncovered after 50 years of the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway

A previously unseen collection of the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway photos has…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Severn Valley Railway Spring Steam Up Will Go Ahead As Planned

Following the Government statement yesterday regarding the easing of lockdown restrictions, the…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Bedfordshire’s Fancott Miniature Railway launches Track Improvement and Ticket Office appeal

The Fancott Miniature Railway, found at the Fancott Pub in Fancott, Bedfordshire…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden