Michael Holden
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 5 weeks ago
WIN a copy of Rail Freight: Yorkshire and North East England by Paul ShannonDetails on how to enter the competition are below. You can view all our current competitions by clicking here. Please note! There are 2 parts to entry, firstly…
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 5 weeks ago
New Battery powered locomotive arrives in NorfolkThe Bure Valley Railway in Norfolk has welcomed the arrival of its new battery-electric locomotive. Weighing in at 13.6 tonnes, the locomotive arrived at Aylsham…
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 5 weeks ago
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to visit York this weekLNER A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is set to visit York this Saturday, 16th November 2024, as it hauls The Christmas White Rose. Departing…
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This does appear to be exploiting the none-regular railway enthusiast and ordinary members of the public with a Christmas Labelled Steam Train. It offers a poor day out as far as both speed and route mileage… Read more
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 5 weeks ago
New train service will link Wales, England and Scotland for first time455 miles and 22 stations will be connected thanks to a new service from CrossCountry. The service, described by CrossCountry as the first of its…
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Which could also mean that CrossCountry could inherit the Class 222 Meridian from East Midlands Railway and to use them on Cardiff Central-Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Carlisle, Newcastle,… Read more -
Would be nice if CrossCountry would run some services from East Anglia apart from Stansted Airport. Maybe CrossCountry could run new services from Norwich to Cardiff Central, Birmingham New Street,… Read more- View 1 reply
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The new timetable shows one direct train between Cardiff and Waverley each way per weekday, costing more than twice as much as journeys with one change, and not any quicker. Hardly an attractive proposition. - View more comments
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 5 weeks ago
WATCH: Double headed steam trains in YorkshireIts Tuesday once again, which means we take a look at one of our popular DVDs over on our YouTube channel. It is time for…
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 5 weeks ago
Luxury steam train to pass through Kent this Thursday35028 Clan Line will be out on the mainline this Thursday (14th November 2024), hauling another Belmond British Pullman tour. Departing London Victoria at 10:59,…
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 5 weeks ago
60th anniversary set to be celebrated with bumper Lancashire model railway exhibitionThe Pendle Forest Model Railway Exhibition is to be held this weekend at Park High School in Colne, Lancashire. It is the 60th anniversary of…
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 5 weeks ago
First new Avanti all-electric trains enter service in LiverpoolAvanti West Coast’s Class 807s, which were built by Hitachi, have been launched into service today (11th November 2024). The first run in service took…
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Why don't the Government contrive to get the Hitachi train assembly plant in Durham to produce more trailers coaches? -
I’ve been pretty much satisfied with my few jaunts up to Crewe on the 805s so far. The acceleration away from a standing start is particularly impressive. -
A lot of comments, OH for a MK1 FO, have traveled once on 800 series Bath to Bristol, that was enough, it was better than a Ryanair 737. Why in 2024 do we have to put up with this rubbish. HST weekend… Read more
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 6 weeks ago
Watch: Steam locomotives Sherpa and Russell in action on the Fairbourne RailwayAs a test for our then-newly purchased DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (more information by clicking here), we made a visit to the Fairbourne Railway back…
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 6 weeks ago
Ajax steam locomotive finds new Northamptonshire home1918-built Barclay locomotive, Ajax, has found a new home in the West Midlands after a fond farewell from its current home, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
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