Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Restore LNER Grain Van
A Grain Van built by the London North Eastern Railway that worked between Grimsby and Louth’s Malt Kiln has been restored by the Lincolnshire Wolds…
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.
Severn Valley Adds Extra Santa Specials After Snow Cancellations
The Severn Valley Railway has added an extra date for its Steam Santa Specials after heavy snow and power loss caused the line to shut…
Experience Christmas During World War 2 With The Watercress Line
This December, why not join the Watercress Line and experience what they did on a World War 2 railway during Christmas. Join the Mid-Hants line…
Lappa Valley Railway Win Top Award
The Lappa Valley Railway, in Cornwall, has announced it has won Silver in the Small Attraction of the Year at the 2017/18 Cornwall Tourism Awards. The…
Riley & Sons to operate and maintain 60103 Flying Scotsman in 2018
Riley and Son (E) Ltd have announced that they have been picked to operate and maintain A3 60103 Flying Scotsman for the 2018 season. The…
Festive Cheer at Reedham Railway Station This Friday
Commuters using Greater Anglia services will see a warm welcome upon returning home to Reedham station tomorrow (15th December 2017). Passengers will alight to carol…
Julie Walters to visit the Welsh Highland & Talyllyn Railways in the final episode
Coastal Railways with Julie Walters will screen its final episode this weekend. It will feature the Welsh Highland Railway and the Talyllyn Railway in North…
Your last chance to book on a Santa Special at the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Railway
The Sittingbourne and Kemsley Railway have only a few places left on their Santa Specials for 2017. You have to book by Friday to travel…
1st Year Anniversary for Anglesey Station Adoption
Volunteers from the Women’s Institute of Bordorgan are celebrating since they adopted Arriva Trains Wales Bordorgan railway station on Anglesey. The six volunteers have planted…
Grand Central Rail Company Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Train Operating Company (TOC), Grand Central Rail, are celebrating their 10th Anniversary of being in business and to celebrate are holding special promotions. Grand Central…