Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway’s – Snowdonian Limited 2017
The 10th of June 2017 saw us back at the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways for their second Railtour of the year, this time being…
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.
Celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter at the NYMR
This weekend (24th, 25th & 26th June 2019) you can celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Monday 26th June…
New Station Opens on the GWSR
On the 6th June 2017 a new station opened on the GWSR. The Halt, Hayless Abbey was originally opened in 1928, but was closed by…
Nene Valley Railway – 40th Anniversary Gala – Information
This weekend, the Nene Valley Railway are celebrating 40 years of preservation with a special anniversary weekend with an intensive timetable and two visiting mainline…
Swanage Railway Services Return To Wareham
The Swanage Railway is set to make history next month when Swanage and Corfe Castle will once again be reconnected to the mainline at Wareham.…
Fairbourne Railway – Steam Gala 2017 – Information
This weekend, the Fairbourne Railway are holding their annual Steam Gala – this year, steam locomotive ‘Sian’ will be visiting from the Windmill Farm Railway…
Severn Valley Announce First Three Visitors To Autumn Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has, on Monday (22/05/17) announced the first 3 of 4 visiting steam locomotives to its Autumn Steam Gala later this year.…
Ffestiniog Railway – Quirks & Curiosities II (4K)
Over the weekend of 28th April 2017 to the 1st May 2017 the Ffestiniog Railway held their Quirks and Curiosities event, this is the sequel…
Midland Railway – Butterly Brick Week 2017 – Information
The Midland Railway, at Butterly, Derbyshire are holding a very special event during half term (from 27th May to 4th June 2017) in the form…
3 Locos Make It To RHDR 90th Birthday Celebration!
The Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway are celebrating their 90th Birthday this year. To celebrate, they are holding a special Steam and Diesel Gala, of…