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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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Steam locomotive 45562 Alberta to pass through Settle this Thursday

45562 Alberta will be on the mainline this Thursday, 29th September 2020,…

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Eight Simplex locomotives operate together for first time on Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway

For the very first time in 60 years, the Lincolnshire Coast Light…

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£149,000 grant for the Midland Railway – Butterley

The Midland Railway Trust has announced that it has been awarded £149,156…

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ScotRail reports best performing September since start of franchise

New figures have shown that the work completed by ScotRail to prepare…

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Beamish Open Air Museum receives “vital” £970,000 Government grant

Beamish has announced that it has been awarded £970,000 thanks to the…

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Aurora – the name for East Midlands Railway Class 810 trains

Aurora has been chosen by East Midlands Railway as the new name…

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Major accolade for steam locomotive 2999 Lady of Legend

The Didcot Railway Centre has announced that GWR Saint No. 2999 Lady…

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New Alstom locomotives approved for 120kph running in India

Electric locomotives, built by Alstom, have been approved by the Ministry of…

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Wheelset fundraising appeal opened for steam locomotive 35011 General Steam Navigation

The General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society has opened a new fundraising…

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UV lights installed on London Underground escalators to keep passengers safe

As passengers in London get used to the Tier 2 restrictions, Transport…

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