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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 35028 Clan Line heading for Exeter this Saturday

Steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line will be back in steam on the mainline…

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Southeastern franchise extended to April 2020

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed a further extension to the…

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Steam locomotive heading for Carlisle this Weekend

Steam locomotive 45690 Leander will be back in steam on the mainline…

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Woman convicted following Nottingham railway station fire

A woman who set fire to Nottingham railway station and caused over…

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Steam locomotive Pilgrim returns to service at the Watford Miniature Railway

A 10.25" gauge steam locomotive has returned to steam following an overhaul…

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Steam locomotive heading for Aberdeen this Thursday

Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado will be on the mainline this Thursday as…

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Moseley Railway Trust to celebrate golden anniversary

The Moseley Railway Trust will be entering its second half century in…

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Volunteers Day to be held at Whitehead Railway Museum

The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland will is holding a Volunteers Day…

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Whaley Bridge: Some train services reinstated following severe flooding

After several days of disruption due to flooding and damage to the…

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Steam locomotive Chaloner to visit Shrewsbury Flower Show

The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway has announced that Chaloner will be…

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