Hornby Release New Rolling Stock In Time For Christmas
Still thinking about Christmas presents? Well, Hornby has just released some new rolling stock on to their online shop. Be it trucks or carriages, Hornby…
Author: 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.
NRM To Restore Royal Carriage Owned By Queen Victoria
The National Railway Museum at York is to restore the outside of a Royal Carriage once used by Queen Victoria. This is the first time…
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Restore LNER Grain Van
A Grain Van built by the London North Eastern Railway that worked between Grimsby and Louth’s Malt Kiln has been restored by the Lincolnshire Wolds…
Severn Valley Adds Extra Santa Specials After Snow Cancellations
The Severn Valley Railway has added an extra date for its Steam Santa Specials after heavy snow and power loss caused the line to shut…
Experience Christmas During World War 2 With The Watercress Line
This December, why not join the Watercress Line and experience what they did on a World War 2 railway during Christmas. Join the Mid-Hants line…
Lappa Valley Railway Win Top Award
The Lappa Valley Railway, in Cornwall, has announced it has won Silver in the Small Attraction of the Year at the 2017/18 Cornwall Tourism Awards. The…
Riley & Sons to operate and maintain 60103 Flying Scotsman in 2018
Riley and Son (E) Ltd have announced that they have been picked to operate and maintain A3 60103 Flying Scotsman for the 2018 season. The…
Festive Cheer at Reedham Railway Station This Friday
Commuters using Greater Anglia services will see a warm welcome upon returning home to Reedham station tomorrow (15th December 2017). Passengers will alight to carol…
Julie Walters to visit the Welsh Highland & Talyllyn Railways in the final episode
Coastal Railways with Julie Walters will screen its final episode this weekend. It will feature the Welsh Highland Railway and the Talyllyn Railway in North…
Your last chance to book on a Santa Special at the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Railway
The Sittingbourne and Kemsley Railway have only a few places left on their Santa Specials for 2017. You have to book by Friday to travel…