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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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A New Station Announced at the East Lancashire Railway

A New Station Announced at the East Lancashire Railway. The East Lancs…

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An Afternoon of Trains at Leeds Railway Station

Last weekend, we visited Leeds for a spot of shopping - but…

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Ffestiniog Railway – May Day Weekend – Part 3

Over the bank holiday weekend, we visited the Ffestiniog Railway as they…

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Diana takes her first passenger train on the Bala Lake Railway

Today, at the Bala Lake Railway, an engine (called "Diana") will get the…

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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway – 1940s Weekend

This weekend (13/14/15th May 2016) the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway are…

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Throwback Thursdays – Episode 22 – Romney, Hyth & Dymchurch Railway

Back in 2015, we made our first visit to the Romney Hyth…

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New Loco For The Nene Valley Railway

The Locomotive, called "Newstead", built in 1929. "Newstead" was an industrial steam locomotive used…

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Ffestiniog Railway – May Day Weekend – Part 2

Over the bank holiday weekend, we visited the Ffestiniog Railway as they…

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A New Build at the Ffestiniog

The Ffestiniog Railway is going to build a new Double Farlie Locomotive.…

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Ffestiniog Railway – May Day Weekend – Part 1

Over the bank holiday weekend, we visited the Ffestiniog Railway as they…

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