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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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Hull Trains appoint new director

Hull Trains have announced that one of their long-serving members of staff…

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Steam locomotive No.60163 Tornado begins running in at the Nene Valley Railway

Steam locomotive No.60163 Tornado has taken its first steps to returning to…

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Class 40 locomotive has turbo failure and can’t attend Autumn Diesel Gala

The East Lancashire Railway has, unfortunately, had to replace 40012 Aureol with 40145…

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Steam train in Carlisle this Saturday – where and when to see it!

Steam locomotive 45699 Galatea will be back in steam on the mainline…

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Steam locomotive in Blackburn this Saturday – where and when to see it!

A steam train is set to pass through Blackburn on its special…

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Steam locomotive Lyn arrives at the Welsh Highland Railway

The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways have announced that steam locomotive Lyn…

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Class 50 locomotive to visit the Nene Valley Railway

The Nene Valley Railway have announced that Class 50 locomotive 50015 Valiant…

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An update on the Heritage Lottery funded second platform at the East Somerset Railway

The East Somerset Railway has released an update into the Heritage Lottery…

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