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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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WATCH: Class 37 locomotives last day operating in the Lake District

Northern's Class 37 hauled trains in the Lake District finished for good…

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WATCH: Drone footage as steam locomotive Russell heads for Beddgelert

Drone footage has been released showing Russell heading for Beddgelert on the…

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Where has RailAdvent been in 2018? – Part 1

2018 is almost over, and what a year it has been. As…

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Steam locomotive 4144 to visit the Severn Valley Railway in 2019

The Severn Valley Railway has announced that GWR Tank No.4144 will be…

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12 Days Of Christmas Sales In The RailAdvent Shop

Christmas is here! To celebrate having over 2.5 million views in 2018,…

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Merry Christmas from all at RailAdvent

Well, another year is almost over. The decorations are up and Santa…

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Photos from the final 2018 Santa steam trains at the Llangollen Railway

On the 24th December 2018, the Llangollen Railway ran their final 2018…

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East Lancashire Railway welcome 40,000 passengers onboard steam locomotive hauled Santa Trains

The East Lancashire Railway has announced that over the past month, 40,775 passengers…

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Photos as a Pathfinder Tours train passes through Wrexham

On the 22nd December 2018, Class 56 56105 headed for Chester on…

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