First new Avanti all-electric trains enter service in Liverpool
Avanti West Coast‘s Class 807s, which were built by Hitachi, have been launched into service today (11th November 2024). The first run in service took…
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.
Watch: Steam locomotives Sherpa and Russell in action on the Fairbourne Railway
As a test for our then-newly purchased DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (more information by clicking here), we made a visit to the Fairbourne Railway back…
Steam locomotive to haul Armistice special through Kent
LMS Black 5 No. 44871 is to pass through Kent this Monday (11th November) as it hauls The Armistice Steam Express. Departing London Victoria at…
Watch: Transport Fever 2 Playthrough – Making the network efficient!
We are back on Transport Fever 2 once again as we continue our play through of the game with lots of mods for trains.
Ajax steam locomotive finds new Northamptonshire home
1918-built Barclay locomotive, Ajax, has found a new home in the West Midlands after a fond farewell from its current home, the Isle of Wight Steam Ra…
Classic electric locomotive to visit Blackpool this Saturday
A Class 86 locomotive will visit Blackpool as part of UK Railtours‘ Blackpool Can Can tour. Departing London Euston at 07:13, the tour will pass…
High Speed Train set to pass through Yorkshire this Friday
The 125 Group’s HST will be passing through Yorkshire this Friday (8th November) as it operates The East Lancastrian Warrior. Departing Derby at 12:05, the…
Competition: Win a copy of Steam on the Eastern and Midland by David Knapman
Details on how to enter the competition are below. You can view all our current competitions by clicking here. Please note! There are 2 parts to entry, firstly…
Classic diesel locomotive to visit Newcastle this week
45118 is set to haul ‘The Pennine Peak’ this Friday (8th November) as part of an Intercity tour. Departing Crewe at 08:23, the train will…
Dog found abadoned with injuries gets new home
One of Northern's staff members has given a home to 12-year-old Boxer, Molly, who was found abandoned near Blackpool Depot sidings.