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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 heading for Chertsey this Tuesday

A steam locomotive will be heading into the sunset with the Sunset…

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Cashless vending machines installed at Northampton Station

Rail passengers using Northampton station now benefit from the latest in Japanese…

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Steam locomotive heads for Windsor this Tuesday

A steam locomotive will be heading from London to Windsor this Tuesday…

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War memorial unveiled at Newton Heath Depot

60+ years after a memorial was moved from the carriages works on…

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Wagon Update from the Mid Hants Railway

The Mid Hants Railway has released an update on the wagons that…

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World Class service with ScotRail Staff

ScotRail has announced that over 100 members of their staff have received…

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Free London theatre tickets for kids

Families visiting London during the school holidays can take advantage of free…

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Steam locomotive 34046 Braunton passing through Dawlish tomorrow

Steam locomotive No.34046 Braunton will be back in steam on the mainline…

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WATCH: Class 66 locomotive departs Preston

Thursday 4th July 2019 saw DB Cargo Class 66 66099 depart Preston…

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CANCELLED: Where to see steam locomotive 34046 Brauton this Monday

This movement has now been cancelled! Steam locomotive 34046 Braunton will be…

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