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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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Swindon’s steam locomotive museum awarded TripAdvisor award

After being praised for its virtual tour during the March lockdown, STEAM…

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Mid Hants Railway awarded £600,000 Government grant

The Watercress Line (Mid Hants Railway) has announced that it has been…

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Bratton Fleming railway station is finally in the hands of Exmoor Associates

Exmoor Associates has announced that they have become owners of the former…

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway “on track” for Christmas fun this December

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is preparing itself for winter fun this…

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Transport for London completes Class 710 introduction

Transport for London has announced that they have introduced the final Class…

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Steam Dreams announce Christmas tours with steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower

Steam Dreams has released tickets for its upcoming Christmas tours, but has…

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Rail operator c2c joins Real Time Trains ‘Know Your Train’

Real Time Trains has announced that c2c has become the next train…

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New membership scheme for steam locomotive 72010 Hengist

The Standard Steam Locomotive Company Limited (also known as The Clan Project)…

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UPDATED: Trains resume after suspicious package found at Nottingham station

Nottingham station is currently closed, and a cordon is in place after…

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Central section of Heart of Wales line reopens after Storm Francis damage

The central part of the Heart of Wales line reopened this week…

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