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Michael Holden posted a new post. 4 weeks ago
Where to see steam locomotive 45212 this SaturdayThe Northern Belle is running once again this weekend (Saturday 24th October) and this time it will be part hauled by LMS Black 5 No.…
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 4 weeks ago
Urgent safety advice released after Manchester train derailmentThe Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released urgent safety advice following a freight train derailment in Manchester. The freight train, which was travelling between Peak…
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 4 weeks ago
National Railway Museum provides update on steam locomotive 60103 Flying ScotsmanThe National Railway Museum has sent RailAdvent an update on Flying Scotsman, with the locomotive currently based at Locomotion at Shildon.
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Good news. It will be nice to see this national treasure operating with the new custodians. Looking at Northern Steam's web site, they have done some great projects over the years and it will be nice to see… Read more
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 4 weeks ago
RAIB releases report as driver injured in Kent incidentThe Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its report into a collision between on-track machines back in 2023. On the 16th of November 2023, at…
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 4 weeks ago
Calls made to allow Transport for London to appoint operator on London Overground and Elizabeth LineThe London Assembly Transport Committee have made calls to amend the Public Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill 2024-25 to allow Transport for London to appoint…
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So how comes that TfL wants 10 more Class 345 trains as HS2 is now to extend to London Euston and HS2 will be terminating at London Euston instead of terminating at Old Oak Common. The Elizabeth Line doesn’t… Read more
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 4 weeks ago
Win a steam train mug in our latest giveaway!Details on how to enter the competition are below. You can view all our current competitions by clicking here. You can view our range of mugs here Please…
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Michael Holden posted an update 4 weeks ago
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If you missed last week’s Friday Film, we headed to the East Lancashire Railway for their Summer Diesel Gala.
Where will we head this week? Find out on Friday!
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 4 weeks ago
RAIB releases full statement following train collision in Mid-WalesThe Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its first full statement following yesterday’s train collision on the Cambrian Line. They have said that their investigation…
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My impression of RAIB report is that the wheels picking up or skid was the result of the two trains suddenly confronting each other on the same (Single line)! A panic emergency stop! The loop was 800 metres… Read more- View 1 reply
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Surely what we need nationwide is for Network Rail to cut back/prune line side vegetation which has been allowed to grow exponentially.
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Michael Holden posted an update 4 weeks ago
Brand New Streaming Page Launched
We are pleased to announce that we have launched a brand new streaming area, allowing you to easily access the streaming video available to Gold members and see what’s about to be released.
Anyone can browse the library here: http://www.railadvent.co.uk/my-streaming-library
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New Additions West Somerset RailwaySpring Steam Gala 2023Coming 24th October Epping Ongar RailwaySaint & Hall Weekend 2024 Welsh Highland RailwayWHR100: South Snowdon Severn Valley RailwaySpring Steam Gala 2022 The Full Collection You can scroll down this page to browse, or … Continue reading
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 4 weeks ago
Slippery rails cause disruption to trains across WalesTransport for Wales is urging passengers to plan ahead, as slippery rails caused by the autumn leaf-fall season is causing delays across the network.
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That is yet to be determines. The RAIB is only in the very earliest stages of the investigation. But, it seams likely. Though with the ERTMS signalling which takes into account rail condition data in… Read more -
It's a very real problem...... but almost a quarter of the way into the 21st century, and approaching the railways' 200th birthday, how can we be in a situation where there appears to be no effective remedy… Read more- View 1 reply
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The RAID has suggested that low adhesion could be a factor, but they have not positively ascribed any reason for the collision as yet. This collision is a bit different from the Salisbury one though. There… Read more - View more comments
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