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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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Gradual progress made on Taff Vale steam locomotive No. 28

Over on the Taff Vale 28 Facebook page, an update has been…

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ScotRail records third period of high punctuality during coronavirus restrictions

ScotRail has confirmed that it has had its third period of high…

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Bodmin and Wenford Railway announce summer closure – railways invited to hire steam locomotives

The Bodmin and Wenford Railway has confirmed that they have taken the…

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GB Railfreight signs multi-million-pound wagon leasing contract

GB Railfreight has confirmed that it has signed a multi-million-pound contract for…

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Steam locomotive spotted running on North Yorkshire Moors Railway

As coronavirus restrictions begin to be slowly eased, it's great to see…

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Swindon’s steam locomotive museum celebrates 20th anniversary

STEAM museum, in Swindon, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.

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ScotRail says it cannot guarantee social distancing at all stages of a journey

ScotRail has told its passengers to follow the five rules for travel…

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Mid Norfolk Railway completes work on ‘first for UK’ railway level crossing

The Mid Norfolk Railway has finished work on the refurbishment of the…

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Dovetail Games announce Train Sim World 2!

Dovetail Games has just announced Train Sim World 2, the next game…

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Avanti West Coast confirms new trains for Holyhead and Liverpool as Class 805s and 807s

Avanti West Coast has confirmed to RailAdvent that their new trains, from…

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