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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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Leighton Buzzard Railway celebrates successful gala

The Leighton Buzzard Railway has announced that its centenary gala was one of…

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Steam locomotive 825 passes mainline tests!

It has been announced that Southern locomotive, 825, has passed its mainline…

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CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING: November changes to trains near Corby

Network Rail and East Midlands Railway are urging passengers to check train…

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Steam locomotive 71000 Duke of Gloucester set for 2020 completion?

The BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that 71000 Duke…

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Second brand new railway carriage arrives in Ravenglass

The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway has announced that their second brand new…

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Steam trains SUSPENDED at the Churnet Valley Railway

The Churnet Valley Railway has announced that their trains today have been…

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New locomotive arrives at the Gwili Steam Railway!

The Welsh Railway Trust has announced that Peckett 5014 has arrived at…

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REMINDER: Two Liverpool stations set for closure

Passengers are being reminded by Network Rail about a major signalling upgrade…

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Vivarail to move manufacturing base as business booms

Vivarail has announced that they will be moving their manufacturing base to…

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Class 153s set to be modified into cycle carriages for ScotRail

ScotRail has announced that designated carriages for bikes and large sporting equipment…

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