The Last Ever Open Day At The Electric Railway Museum
The Electric Railway Museum is set to hold their last ever open day on the 8th October 2017, before their closure after 10 years. The…
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.
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway – Annual Steam Gala 2017 (4K)
On the 2nd September, we find ourselves visiting the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway for their annual steam gala for 2017 – our first visit…
Featured Fridays – 06/10/2017 – East Lancs Railway Autumn Diesel Gala
Featured Fridays returns this week, with our new series starting off with images from Liam Barnes and is a collection of images from his day…
Ffestiniog Railway – Victorian Weekend 2017 – Information
Its that time of year again when the Ffestiniog Railway goes back in time. Yes, that’s right, its time for their annual Victorian Weekend. For…
Northern Reaches 30 Refurbished Trains
Last week, Arriva Rail North reached a milestone when they sent out 150276 into service. It means they have refurbished 30 units into the new…
Construction Starts On New Seaton Station
Construction has started on a brand new, state of the art station at Seaton on the Seaton Tramway in Devon. Plans for the £2million tramway…
Great Central Railway – Autumn Steam Gala 2017 – Information
Tomorrow, Thursday 5th October 2017, sees the start of the Autumn Steam Gala at the Great Central Railway, with the event being held until Sunday…
Featured Fridays are back!
This Friday, the 6th October, will see the return of our popular series, Featured Fridays, where we give you the chance to have your photos…
London Midland Celebrates Successful Year For Community Rail
London Midland have been celebrating a successful year in community rail and the achievements of the rail operators ‘Adopt a Station’ scheme are being celebrated.…
Railway Worker Buys His Own Steam Locomotive
Paul Middleton, who has worked on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for the past 21 years, has bought one of the smallest steam locomotives in…