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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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Football academy students get free travel with Great Northern and Thameslink

Govia Thameslink Railway has announced that six future footballers from Luton, Stevenage,…

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See steam locomotive 70013 Oliver Cromwell’s last TPO run LIVE

As 70013 Oliver Cromwell approaches her final days in steam before her…

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New audio guide from Arriva Trains Wales

Arriva Trains Wales has introduced an audio guide that has been designed…

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Steam locomotive 34053 Sir Keith Park returns to passenger service

The Swanage Railway has announced that Bulleid 34053 Sir Keith Park has…

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Northern announce cancellations this Friday evening due to lack of conductors

Northern has announced a number of cancellations of Friday afternoon/evening services from…

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Steam locomotive 34052 Lord Dowding to haul passenger trains at the West Somerset Railway

West Somerset Railway has announced that steam locomotive 34046 Braunton (in the…

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Steam locomotive 6430 to visit the Nene Valley Railway in 2019

The Nene Valley Railway has announced that steam locomotive No.6430 will be…

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Steam locomotive 70000 Britannia to return to the mainline this October

The Royal Scot Locomotive & General Trust have announced that steam locomotive…

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Santa steam trains at the Groudle Glen Railway

With Summer officially over, the volunteers at the Groudle Glen Railway have…

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Llangollen Railway to stop work on steam locomotive No.45551 The Unknown Warrior

The Llangollen Railway has announced that they have made a decision not…

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