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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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Rail Operations Group begin ETCS testing between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury on TfW Class 197s

Rail Operations Group will supply ETCS drivers and operational support for Transport…

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Boiler back on frames – An update on steam locomotive 75078

The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway has released a short update on…

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Sherwood Forester steam locomotive to pass through Brentford this Tuesday

Steam locomotive 45231 The Sherwood Forester will be hauling the Sunset Steam…

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TransPennine Express Class 68 to visit the East Lancashire Railway

The East Lancashire Railway has announced that a Class 68 locomotive will…

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Boiler extension approved for steam locomotive 2857

The 2857 Society has announced that GWR 2-8-0 No. 2857 has been…

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Durham Council approves Locomotion Shildon’s plan for new exhibition building

Durham County Council has approved plans for a new exhibition building at…

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WATCH: Steam locomotive 4930 Hagley Hall begins line testing at the Severn Valley Railway

GWR Hall No. 4930 Hagley Hall has completed its first test runs…

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Steam locomotive 2007 Prince of Wales’ cylinder block construction reaches major milestone

The A1 Trust has announced that a significant milestone has been reached…

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New date for Class 40 locomotive on The Dalesman between York and Carlisle

West Coast Railways has released an update on its planned trips with…

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