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:
7966 Articles

Progress for steam locomotive 5551 The Unknown Warrior

Progress has been made by the LMS Patriot Project with the frames…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Yorkshire train cleaners go on strike

The RMT Union says that its members, who are cleaners at Hitachi…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Steam locomotive 41241 set for Welsh trip

Blaenavon's Heritage Railway has announced that Ivatt No. 41241 will be visiting…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

‘Widespread IT issue’ causes rail disruption across the country

Passengers are being warned to check before travelling this morning after a…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Your chance to own a Falcon in 7mm scale!

The Corris Railway has unveiled details of an upcoming Falcon locomotive in…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

HS2 tunnels underneath London are half complete

A milestone has been reached in London with the HS2 team completing…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Essential bridge work begins at the Great Central Railway

Work has begun on Bridge 302A on the Nottinghamshire section of the…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Cans of ale and Train Simulator sale to celebrate West Somerset Railway anniversary

This week, the West Somerset Railway are celebrating their 150th anniversary, and…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

ScotRail Class 158 set to arrive on Train Sim World 4

Train Sim World 4 players will soon have the chance to take…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Staffordshire steam locomotive takes step towards return to service

Batt Holden, who own and operate the S160s based at the Churnet…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden