RailAdvent Updates

We have launched a brand new website and all-new community. We are excited to bring you new updates and features, on this page, you will find what we have released.

Have some ideas on what you would like us to have on the site / improve on? Let us know over on our Ideas Page by clicking here.

October 2024

Tuesday 22nd October
Redesigned Streaming Page
Today we have launched our brand new streaming page, showcasing all of the DVDs and videos that are available for Gold Members to watch. We have also split the page into a 'by railway' section. Take a look by clicking here.
Tuesday 22nd October
Wednesday 9th October
GIFs Now Available
We are pleased to announce that we have introduced GIFs on the LocoStop platform and are able to be used on posts and private messages.
Wednesday 9th October
Tuesday 8th October
Panel Menu
The Panel menu (shown on Desktop users down the left hand side) now shows more options for Plus members.
Tuesday 8th October

September 2024

Friday 27th September 2024
Epping Ongar Railway Now Streaming
Available before release for RailAdvent Plus - Gold members is our latest DVD release covering the Epping Ongar Railway's Saint and Hall Weekend.

Head over to the streaming library to watch instantly.

Not yet a member? Sign up today and get instant access.
Friday 27th September 2024
Thursday 26th September 2024
Messaging Update!
If you are in a live conversation with another member, you will get a typing notification and you will also no longer need to refresh the page to receive the new message, it will arrive automatically and display for you to read.
Thursday 26th September 2024
Saturday 21st September 2024
Improved Mobile Menu
For those of you using the site on a mobile device you should now see a better organised menu with links to all the popular sections.
Saturday 21st September 2024
Wednesday 18th September 2024
LocoStop Messaging Now Live!
Private messaging is now live over on LocoStop. This much requested feature now has a new look and new fuctionality.

You can click here to find out more info.
Wednesday 18th September 2024
Tuesday 17th September 2024
LocoStop FAQ / Help Page
We have made changes to our LocoStop FAQ / Help page, allowing you to see how to get the most out of LocoStop.

You can click here to find out more info, if you need any further help please do not hesitate to get in touch
Tuesday 17th September 2024
Monday 16th September 2024
RailAdvent Plus Homepage Fix
We have fixed an issue where the RailAdvent Plus homepage was not displaying correctly for some users
Monday 16th September 2024
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Profile Menu (Desktop Users)
We have updated the profile dropdown menu found by clicking your name in the top right corner. This menu now provides links to your membership as well as any orders you have placed.
Tuesday 3rd September 2024

August 2024

Saturday 31st August 2024
Desktop Shortcut Panel
For website users on a desktop PC / Mac, we have now introduced a shortcut menu down the left hand side that contains shortcuts to photos, timeline, and streaming library. It also gives some clues as to whats coming soon on the website!
Saturday 31st August 2024
Saturday 31st August 2024
Simulation Page Now Live!
We host a number of Train Simulator downloads for our partners, and the Simulation page, containing the latest news and downloads, is now live again following the revamp. Click here to view the Simulation page
Saturday 31st August 2024
Friday 30th August 2024
Log Out Button
A number of users pointed out that we were missing a log out button on the mobile site. This can now be found on the left hand menu in the top left corner.
Friday 30th August 2024
Wednesday 28th August 2024
New Look Website!
We have now launched a new look website, with all-new LocoStop community!
Wednesday 28th August 2024