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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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Eastleigh Lakeside steam locomotive heading to the Bluebell Railway

The Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway has announced that their A4 steam locomotive, Sir…

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New heritage lighting at Lowestoft station installed

Greater Anglia has announced that new lighting, with a heritage style touch,…

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Updates as train derails outside Sheffield station

Northern has announced that some lines are blocked after a train has…

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Order placed for boiler design work for steam locomotive No.2007 Prince of Wales

The P2 Steam Locomotive Company has announced that they have placed an…

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5000 people travel behind steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman at the East Lancashire Railway

The East Lancashire Railway has announced that around 5000 passengers travelled behind…

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ORR open investigation into Northern and Govia Thameslink Railway

The Office of Rail and Road has announced that it has opened…

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Mid Hants Railway to hold sponsored walk this November

The Mid Hants Railway has announced that the sponsored walk of the…

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Meet the ORRs new Interim Chief Executive

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced that it has…

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Corris Railway carriage building to continue throughout winter

The Corris Railway have announced that carriage works at Maespoeth along with…

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An update on steam locomotive 35005 Canadian Pacific

The Mid Hants Railway has released an update on the overhaul work…

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