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…
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.
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.
More Ffestiniog stock part of Bachmann announcement
Bachmann has today revealed a total of 168 new items for its Winter 2024 British Railways range. The new products are a culmination of 6…
Watch: Bahamas steam locomotive in action at Yorkshire railway
We have today released Part 2 of Disc 2 of our visit to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. We begin the video at Damems…
Luxury steam train to visit Kent this week
35028 Clan Line will be out on the mainline this Thursday (7th November 2024), hauling another Belmond British Pullman tour. Departing London Victoria at 10:59,…
Powys Train Crash: Investigators release initial findings
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its initial findings into the train crash in Powys. On Monday 21st October 2024, 1J25 18:31 Shrewsbury to…