Michael Holden
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Michael Holden posted a new post. a week ago
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to visit ChesterLNER A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will visit Chester on Friday (13th December) as it hauls a Steam Dreams Excursion. The train will depart…
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Michael Holden posted a new post. a week ago
Steam locomotive 4144 set for Nene Valley visitThe Nene Valley Railway has announced that GWR Large Prairie No. 4144 will visit them for the 2025 season. The locomotive, which is on loan…
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Michael Holden posted a new post. a week ago
New Class 99 locomotives to use vegetable oilGB Railfreight has today announced that its new Stadler-built Class 99 locomotives will run off electricity or renewable fuels such as HVO, or Hydrotreated Vegetable…
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If they use hdrogenated veg oil, then the chips are down the them! -
I think GBR and BR are going too far with what fossil fuels. They used coal in the 1800s-1950/60s and we currently have diesel which is from crude oil and now we have vegetable oil 😂😂. The railways are sure… Read more -
being GBRf, I guess they will put at least one or two in a fictious livery like what they are doing with the Class 69s- View 2 replies
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
Ruislip Lido Railway Steam Gala joins the RailAdvent Plus Streaming LibraryArriving early ahead of general release is our trip to the Ruislip Lido Railway for their 2024 Steam Gala. Over the early May Bank Holiday,…
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Michael Holden posted an update 2 weeks ago
2 weeks ago (edited)
IMPORTANT UPDATE
The Met Office has upgraded weather warnings and means the Midland Pullman tomorrow can’t run
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/events/the-edinburgh-christmas-pullman-2
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The Edinburgh Christmas Pullman
TOUR CANCELLED THROUGHOUT AT SORRY NOTICE DUE TO A RED WEATHER WARNING This tour boards
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
Blackpool's Heritage Trams suspended after becoming 'increasingly difficult' to operateAfter a review, it has been decided to suspend the Heritage Tram Tours in Blackpool. The heritage trams usually operate alongside the modern fleet, but…
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Agree, it was the only reason left to visit this decaying vision of hell. -
This morning, I feel, as did when my late father told me as a youngster, that all steam trains were being withdrawn. Some of my earliest memories are of alighting the holiday train from Manchester Exchange… Read more
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Damn shame. I was up there late August and really loved seeing these old girls trundling around. Some even have names, like 'Sir Ken Dodd'. - View more comments
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
First signs £500m deal with Hitachi for new Open Access trainsFirst Group has signed a deal with Angel Trains and Hitachi to lease 14 brand new Class 80X electric, battery electric or bi-mode trains at…
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Will it be Class 802 and Class 803. With Grand Central to order new IETs that could be classed as Class 804, Class 806, Class 808 or Class 809. As GWR have got Class 800 and Class 802, LNER have got Class &… Read more -
Lumo could of ordered few more Class 803s and to run 10-Car service from London King’s Cross-Edinburgh Waverley and Hull Trains to order few more Class 802 Paragons to also run 10-Car service to Hull Paragon. -
My suggestion would be for Hitachi to continue on manufacturing more IET “AT300” rolling stocks and perhaps manufacture more AT200 Commuter just like what ScotRail have got that the Class 385 are based on. And… Read more
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
New Lancashire home for steam locomotive 34081 92 Squadron34081 ’92 Squadron’ is to leave its current home of the Nene Valley Railway for pastures new at the East Lancashire Railway. The move is…
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Overall, I think the movement of 34081 is a positive as the locomotive will have more freedom to the mainline if The Battle of Britain Locomotive Society ever get mainline certificates. Overall, the movement… Read more
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
Jacobite Steam Train: West Coast releases carriage updateWest Coast Railways has released an update on one of the carriages that is used on The Jacobite. Essential maintenance work is being carried out…
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Hmmmm, just get on with it, or pass the franchise to a company that is prepared to operate within the rules.
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West Coast Railways "clown like" stance enters into another stage ( excuse..it's like a soap opera !). How this company engenders customer loyalty or confidence is beyond beyond belief. The bottom line is… Read more
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Michael Holden posted an update 2 weeks ago
The next arrival to our shop features the Ruislip Lido Railway as well as locos from the Fairbourne Railway and the Littlehampton Miniature Railway!
Take a look here: http://www.railadvent.co.uk/RLR24
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Ruislip Lido Railway – 2024 Steam Gala – 2 Disc Set
Over the early May Bank Holiday, the Ruislip Lido Railway welcomed Sherpa from the Fairbourne Railway in North Wales for their Steam Gala.
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