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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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Flying Scotsman to move to Crewe – where and when to see it!

World famous locomotive Flying Scotsman will be back in steam on the mainline and…

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Innovative rail ideas in line to bid for millions in government grants

Jo Johnson has announced that innovative ideas that could transform rail travel…

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Breich railway station redevelopment completed

Network Rail has announced that Breich station has re-opened to passenger trains…

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An update on steam locomotive 5239 Goliath – 19th September 2018

The East Somerset Railway has released a further update on the overhaul…

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Steam locomotive 44871 to replace B1 61306 Mayflower on tours with Flying Scotsman

Steam Dreams have announced that Black 5 44871 will be replacing 61306…

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New waiting room at Broxbourne railway station

Greater Anglia has announced that passengers that use Broxbourne station will be…

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Essex to be showcased by Essex Community Rail Group at Cambridge rail station

Greater Anglia has announced that the good things about Essex are set…

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1000s of passengers use trains to attend the V&A official opening

ScotRail has announced that the number of passengers travelling to Dundee grew…

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Steam locomotive No.80078 to visit The Watercress Line

The Mid Hants Railway has announced that Standard 4MT steam locomotive No.80078…

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Graduates start work with South Western Railway training programme

South Western Railway has announced that four graduates have began their career…

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