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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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Corris Railway – Wild West Days In The Dulas Valley – Information

The Corris Railway will be staging a two-day event themed around the…

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First fully accessible train enters service on the Cambrian Line

Arriva Trains Wales has announced that the Cambrian Railway line has received…

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Heritage steam railway in North Wales takes on first ever apprentice

The Talyllyn Railway has announced it has taken on its first ever…

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10 years since the first steaming of steam locomotive No.60163 Tornado

Today, 1st August 2018, marks 10 years since steam locomotive No.60163 Tornado…

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Birmingham Moor Street receives plaque celebrating 20 years of listed building status

Chiltern Railways have announced that the Moor Street Historical Society has revealed…

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Network Rail boss visits Llangollen Railway’s Corwen Central station

The Llangollen Railway has announced that Andy Thomas, Network Rail Managing Director…

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12 Southern trains rebranded to celebrate Brighton & Hove Pride 2018

Southern has announced that 12 trains have rebranded with the colours of…

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Steam locomotive hauled trains return to the North Norfolk Railway

The North Norfolk Railway has seen steam locomotive hauled trains return to…

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Over 65s encouraged to ‘Ask Annie’ to plan journeys

West Midlands Trains and Viaqqio are trialling a new personalised travel assistant…

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Locomotive Maltby officially named at the Groudle Glen Railway

The Groudle Glen Railway have officially re-named Baguley locomotive, Maltby. Despite the…

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