Steam Locomotive ‘Tornado’ to mark anniversary of ‘Fifteen Guinea Special’
The history of British steam ended fifty years ago on Saturday, August 11, 1968. The curtain went down on the history when a special ‘Fifteen…
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.
Steam Loco freight demonstrations this Half Term at the North Tyneside Railway
The North Tyneside Railway will be running demonstration freight trains with steam locomotives Peckett & Sons Ashington No.5 and Kitson A. No.5. Peckett & Sons Ashington…
East Midlands Trains & Virgin Trains East Coast certified as Top Employers in the UK
Train operating companies East Midlands Trains and Virgin Trains East Coast have both been certified as top employers in the UK for the second year…
Railway News on your Amazon Echo Device
As you may know, we have been beta testing our Amazon Alexa Skill for Echo devices. We are pleased to announce that the skill is…
Aberdeen railway upgrade gets underway
The newest phase of the Aberdeen to Inverness Improvement Project to upgrade the railway is underway in Aberdeen. Over the next 2 months, extensive de-vegetation work…
Steam locomotive 60163 ‘Tornado’ set for Midland Railway – Butterly visit
The Midland Railway – Butterly has announced that steam locomotive A1 No. 60163 ‘Tornado’ is to visit the railway in April. The dates of its…
Check before travelling… railway upgrade between Cardiff and Newport this February
Network Rail is urging people to check before travelling ahead of modernisation work which is taking place between Cardiff and Newport this February. The work…
Nene Valley Railway announce steam locomotive No. 60009 to ‘Pacifics Weekend’
The Nene Valley Railway has announced that A4 No. 60009 ‘Union of South Africa’ is to return to the heritage railway in 2018. The locomotive…
Steam locomotive ‘King Edward II’ confirmed for Severn Valley Railway Gala
Recently, we reported that Didcot Railway Centre was to let steam locomotive No. 6023 ‘King Edward II’ see the rest of its boiler ticket out…
Network Rail and Councils working to stop Aqueduct fly tipping
Network Rail is working alongside Corsham Town Council and Wiltshire Council to try and stop fly-tipping at the Potley Lane aqueduct in Corsham. The aqueduct was installed…