DRS to sell three Class 20 diesel locomotives
Direct Rail Services have announced that three of their Class 20 diesel locomotives are up for sale. No’s. 20304, 20308 and 20309 are all stored…
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.
Brown Bear Locomotive departs Groudle Glen Railway
Steam locomotive ‘Brown Bear’ has left the Groudle Glen Railway on the Isle of Man and is heading for Old Hall Farm Engineering, in Cumbria, where…
Free Guided Railway Walks in Norfolk and Suffolk
The Bittern Line and Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnerships have launched a series of free guided walks in Norfolk and Suffolk. The walks are free…
New £40 million Rail Depot For Exeter
Great Western Railway has announced that contracts have been signed for work to start on a new train maintenance depot (TMD) at Exeter. It is…
Engagement at the Midland Railway Butterley
Santa Special trains at the Midland Railway – Butterley is one of the most popular events operated by the railway. The railway is used to…
Railway DVD Giveaway
We are really pleased to announce our first DVD giveaway. This is your chance to win a copy of the 2017 7¼” Gauge Society Annual…
Cheap fares with Club 55 and Arriva Trains Wales
Arriva Trains Wales have relaunched their Club 55 scheme which sees low cost, off-peak travel offers for customers aged 55 or over. Passengers can travel…
Grab a Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Calendar for just £1.99
The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway have a few of their 2018 calendars left and are selling them off for just £1.99! All proceeds from the…
Railway Museum in York Unveils New Highlights Exhibition
The National Railway Museum has announced its new exhibition of significant items from the national collection. They are being displayed together for the first time.…
Govia Thameslink provides support for those with communication difficulties
Govia Thameslink Railway is introducing new aids to help people who have problems when it comes to communication, such as hearing or learning difficulties. The…