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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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82045 on the Mainline? – A May 2018 update on steam locomotive No.82045

The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust have released a May 2018 update on…

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Care home residents raise nearly £1,000 for the steam railway

The Mid Hants Railway have announced that train enthusiasts at a nearby…

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Devon and Cornwall train passengers advised to check before travelling

With two different projects coming up which will affect Great Western Railway…

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Fancy being a Grand Central station ambassador? Heres how!

This week is Volunteers Week, and Grand Central is calling for more…

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Five steam locomotive line up for Epping Ongar Railway Steam Gala

The Epping Ongar Railway have confirmed their line up for their 2018…

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No train services in the Lake District for two weeks as Northern Rail introduce temporary timetable

Train operating company, Northern Rail, has announced major changes to its timetable…

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Newbury electrification will continue this weekend!

Great Western Railway is reminding passengers that this Saturday and into next…

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5305 Locomotive Association to hold Open Day in July 2018

The 5305 Locomotive Association have announced that they will be holding an…

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Steam locomotive Palmerston to visit the Bala Lake Railway

The Bala Lake Railway have announced that steam locomotive Palmerston will be…

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Cardiff station adopters call for more volunteers

A group of station adopters from Llanishen are calling for more people…

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