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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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Steam locomotive ‘Holy War’ withdrawn from service at the Bala Lake Railway

The Bala Lake Railway have announced that steam locomotive 'Holy War' has…

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‘First Sod’ cut for Mid Suffolk Light Railway extension

The Mid Suffolk Light Railway have staged a small ceremony for the…

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Extra trains for Godiva Festival passengers this weekend

West Midlands Railway has announced that it is providing more train services…

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Railway reopens after successful Bank Holiday upgrades

Network Rail has announced that the national rail network has reopened after…

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An update on the overhaul of steam locomotive No.60007 Sir Nigel Gresley

The Railway Museum has released an update on the overhaul of steam…

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Steam locomotive 70000 Britannia to visit the Severn Valley Railway

The Severn Valley Railway has announced that steam locomotive No.70000 Britannia will be visiting the…

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Steam locomotive in Settle and Carlisle this Tuesday – where and when to see it

Steam locomotive 45699 Galatea / 48151 will be back in steam on…

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CANCELLED – Steam locomotive 70000 Britannia to run test runs this week!

Update 28/08/2018 at 3 pm: We have been informed that all paths…

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Steam Sounds Supreme release 9F steam locomotive pack for Train Simulator

Steam Sounds Supreme have released their 9F steam locomotive enhancement pack for Dovetail…

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