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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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Hattons Model Railway brand bought by Sheffield company

Rails of Sheffield have announced that they have brought Widnes-based Hattons Model

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Greater Manchester model railway shop offers Annual Plus members a discount

We are pleased to announce that Sawyer Models have joined the RailAdvent

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New Northern appointment wants to make buying train tickets as easy as possible

Northern has appointed a new head of retail, who wants to make

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Great Central Railway: Loughborough locomotive shed to be relocated

Loughborough Central locomotive shed is set to be moved to a new

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RAIB: Norfolk train hit fallen trees at 83mph prior to derailment

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is to investigate a derailment near Thetford,

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Shropshire trains cancelled as landslip closes railway line

Network Rail are on site carrying out emergency repairs to the railway

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Emergency work underway on Cumbrian railway viaduct

Urgent repair work is taking place on a railway viaduct over the

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Coalfish wagon heading for preservation

The National Wagon Preservation Group has acquired pioneer Coalfish wagon MHA 394001

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Flying Scotsman contract details emerge as tender opens

The National Railway Museum has opened up a tender to find the

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New London to Scotland train services given green light

Grand Union Trains has been given the go ahead to start a

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