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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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Great Western Society to ‘consider’ offers for steam locomotive 7027 Thornbury Castle

The Great Western Society has held a board meeting over the weekend…

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Talyllyn Railway steam locomotive ‘Talyllyn’ to return in new livery after overhaul

The Talyllyn Railway has announced that their locomotive, No. 1 'Talyllyn', is…

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45596 Bahamas: Jubilee steam locomotive renamed at Swanage for anniversary of South Atlantic conflict

To mark the 40th anniversary of the South Atlantic conflict, LMS Jubilee…

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Steam locomotive 34067 Tangmere to pass through Oxenholme Lake District this Saturday

34067 Tangmere will be back in steam on the mainline and will…

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ScotRail to add more train services for Scotland v Republic of Ireland this weekend

More seats and more trains will be made available for football fans…

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Mainline new build steam locomotive groups meet for second time in Sheffield

Six new-build steam locomotive groups have held a successful second meeting at…

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WATCH: New train for Tyne and Wear Metro goes on test in Switzerland

The first new Stadler built train for the Tyne and Wear Metro…

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New Super Saloon carriage launched into service on the Ffestiniog Railway

The newest carriage in the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway's fleet has…

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