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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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New Leicestershire home for steam locomotive No. 2012 Teddy

Peckett locomotive, No. 2012 'Teddy' has arrived at its new home ahead…

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Steam locomotive 6989 Wightwick Hall set for Bluebell Railway visit

The Bluebell Railway has announced that they will be welcoming GWR Hall…

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Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway to welcome Bury-based steam locomotive

The Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway has announced that they will be…

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Steam locomotive 46100 Royal Scot to pass through Todmorden and Manchester this Monday

46100 Royal Scot is set to return to Crewe this Monday (20th…

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Walsall, Chesterfield and Fleetwood railway projects receive extra funding

Wendy Morton, Rail Minister, has announced funding worth £15m to develop 9…

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Steam trains to Whitby cancelled due to RMT Strike action

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced that they have made some…

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Royal Scot steam locomotive set to visit Edinburgh, Newcastle and York this Sunday

46100 Royal Scot is set to return to London this Sunday (19th…

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Bahamas Locomotive Society preparing for busy weekend ahead

The Bahamas Locomotive Society are preparing themselves for a busy weekend ahead,…

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First replacement driving wheels cast for steam locomotive 5551 The Unknown Warrior

The LMS Patriot Project has released an update on the construction of…

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