Michael Holden avatar

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.
Editor
Follow:
7801 Articles

DB Cargo UK launch new recruitment drive

DB Cargo UK has launched a new major recruitment drive to attract…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Steam locomotive No.61306 Mayflower unable to visit the Nene Valley Railway

The Nene Valley Railway have announced that B1 No.61306 Mayflower will not…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Main frame plates ordered for steam locomotive No.3840

The Churchward County Trust has announced that they have placed the order…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Work continues on steam locomotive No.3650 (28th July 2018)

Work on pannier tank No.3650 has continued this weekend, and the Didcot…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Liverpool Lime Street railway station reopens after 8 week transformation

Network Rail has announced that train services have returned to Liverpool Lime…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Vacancy opening at the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that they have an exciting…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

New Great Western Railway train arrives into Paignton for the first time

Great Western Railway has announced that the 12:10 arrival from London Paddington…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

WATCH: Spectacular drone footage of steam locomotive hauled trains at the Snowdon Mountain Railway

The Snowdon Mountain Railway has released some stunning drone footage of their…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Drive a steam locomotive for FREE if your called Katie at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway will be running driver for a fiver…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Steam locomotive Gelert returns to steam at the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway

The Welsh Highland Heritage Railway has welcomed back resident steam locomotive 'Gelert'…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden