The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has been in danger of closure in recent months, but thanks to the NYMR Bridge and Wheels Appeal, over £660,000 has been raised to save the railway.
Originally built to successfully stem the decline of the port of Whitby in the early 1830s, the NYMR now generates around £30m per annum for the local ecomony and is a very popular tourist attraction.
However, in order to keep the railway running, one of the NYMR’s bridges – Bridge 30 between Goathland and Grosmont – needed to be replaced. Unlike the other bridges which are made of stone, Bridge 30 was constructed from cast iron over 140 years ago. Having reached the end of its life, replacement during the close season was required so as to minimise the effect on the tourist season.
Work is now well under way, and at the end of March the bridge will be reopened. For more information about the event, visit the NYMR website at www.nymr.co.uk, and find North Yorkshire Moors accommodation here.
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