World First For The East Coast Mainline
2017 will see the East Coast Mainline hold a ‘World First’ event as Flying Scotsman will join a trio of Virgin Trains East Coast High…
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.
Isle Of Wight Steam Railway Gifted Ryde Pier Tram
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has been gifted a former Ryde Pier Tram by the Isle of Wight Council. The tram is the latest…
Union of South Africa Set For Nene Valley Visit
A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa will be visiting the Nene Valley Railway in September 2017. Whilst on its visit it will run with ‘Battle…
S160s Only Weekend at Churnet Valley Railway
No. 5197 and 6046 will be headlining an S160 Exclusive event at the Churnet Valley Railway later this year (6/7 May 2017). Nos. 5197 and…
4 Guests Announced For Mid Hants Gala
The Mid Hants Railway ‘The Watercress Line’ are celebrating 50 years since the end of Southern Railway Steam. To celebrate this, the railway is planning…
East Lancashire Railway – Lostock Hall Steam Gala – 2017 (4K)
On the 11th March 2017, we found ourselves setting off for another day filming at a gala. This time round its the East Lancashire Railway…
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Announce 3 Visitors To Steam Gala
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway has announced 3 visitors to their Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala, which will take place at the end of May 2017. Black…
Trawsfynydd & Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway Launch Appeal For Volunteers
The Trawsfynydd and Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway, in Wales, are looking for volunteers to help them with their bid to reopen the seven mile line of…
Pullman Coach ‘Lydia’ arrives at the West Somerset Railway
The West Somerset Railway has welcomed Pullman Car Lydia to the railway. The privately owned coach has come to the railway for recommissioning and the…
Derbyshire Tramway Village Seeking Donations After Winter Mould
Crich Tramway Village, in Derbyshire, is seeking donations to carry out the improvements to its depot which caused trams to be damaged by winter mould. It…