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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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Children from Leeds Childrens Hospital to head to Old Trafford this weekend thanks to Northern

Northern are set to host children from Leeds Children's Hospital this weekend.

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Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas to haul London to Swanage tour this Thursday

45596 Bahamas will be back on the mainline this Thursday (22nd September)…

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Steam locomotive 46115 Scots Guardsman to visit Carlisle this Thursday

46115 Scots Guardsman will haul part of this week's York - Carlisle…

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Class 43 locomotive successfully tested with in-cab signalling in Leicestershire

The East Coast Digital Programme has reached another milestone as Network Rail's…

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway welcomes steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley

After completion of its overhaul and subsequent maintenance, LNER A4 No. 4498…

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Wheelset assembly order placed for steam locomotive 3840 County of Montgomery

The Churchward County Trust has signed a contract with Riley & Son…

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Train drivers union announces new October dates – affecting 12 train operating companies

ASLEF, the train drivers union, has announced new strike dates for October,…

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An update on Swindon and Cricklade Railway-based steam locomotive No. 6695

Last week, No. 6695 passed its boiler test and made its first…

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