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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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Dean Forest Railway announce second visiting steam locomotive to Royal Forest of Steam Gala

The Dean Forest Railway has announced the second visiting steam locomotive for…

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Class 504 Preservation Society – 21st April 2018 Working Party update

The Class 504 Preservation Society have released a quick update as to…

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A further update on steam locomotive No. 60163 ‘Tornado’

Following on from Tornado's failure on 'The Ebor Flyer' at Sandy last…

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No railtours in the near future for steam locomotive No.60009 ‘Union of South Africa’

The group looking after the Facebook page for 60009 'Union of South…

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Steam locomotive No. 45212 to return to Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

This afternoon, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway have announced that steam…

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‘Cool Run’ for Virgin Trains and Wolverhampton Bobsled Team

The mother of an inspirational teenage cancer sufferer has travelled to London…

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Network Rail planning flood alleviation scheme for Hele

Network Rail has announced that it is planning to carry out a…

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Farewell to steam Locomotive ‘Earl of Merioneth’ staff train raises £3,200 for charity

On Sunday 8th April 2018, staff and volunteers from the Ffestiniog and…

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Epping Ongar Railway give new home for steam locomotive No. 3837

The Epping Ongar Railway has announced that it has given steam locomotive…

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WORLD FIRST: Hop on board steam locomotive ‘Samson’ live at the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway

Tomorrow sees the return of steam locomotive 'Samson' to the Romney Hythe…

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