Severn Valley Railway – Spring Steam Gala 2017 – Information
This weekend, the 17-19 March 2017, will see the Severn Valley Railway will be holding its annual Spring Steam Gala for 2017. 3 visiting steam locomotives will be…
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.
Throwback Thursdays – Ep. 61 – Ffestiniog 150 Years of Passenger Trains
This weeks Throwback Thursday takes us back to 2015 as we visit the Ffestiniog Railway for their Gala to celebrate 150 Years of Passenger Trains.…
EMU and DMU Action At Skipton, Settle, Ribblehead & Appleby (4K)
Last month, whilst out filming Tornado on the S&C, we had a bit of filming time at Skipton where we filmed various Class 333s arriving…
Steam Locomotive Returns To Steam At Snowdon Mountain Railway
No. 5 Moel Siabod is making its return to steam at the Snowdon Mountain Railway in 2017. This takes the number of steam locomotives up…
Traineeships Lottery Money For Ffestiniog Railway
The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways have received lottery money which will be used to teach people the skills to maintain track and rolling stock…
Flying Scotsman Railway Tours/Visits Page Updated
With 2017 in full swing, we have updated our Flying Scotsman page, this gives you the details of where to see Flying Scotsman in 2017…
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway On Track For Mothers Day
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway are on track to finish track works in time for Mothers Day services on the railway. Work started in early January…
Corris Railway – Spring 2017 Gala – Information
For 2017, the Corris Railway will be holding their Gala on Sunday May 28th. Trains will be operating between Corris and Maespoeth in a variety…
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway – Winter Steam Gala 2017 (4K)
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway held their annual Winter Steam Gala over the 3rd, 4th and 5th March 2017. We chose some new locations…
Land Secured For Welsh Narrow Gauge Railway
The Bala Lake Narrow Gauge Railway has announced that it has taken the first step in reopening the line to Bala Town. The narrow gauge railway…