The show also featured two new award categories. Most Innovative Fundraising Idea reflected the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on heritage rail. Diesel Locomotion acknowledged the importance of diesel power in railway history.
The HRA Awards recognise a wide range of achievements and distinctions across the entire heritage railway industry, and the awards acknowledge individuals and institutions as well as railways, tramways and cliff railways. In spite of the overwhelming impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, several categories saw a record number of submissions and shortlisted entrants.
The Lord Faulkner Award for the Young Volunteer of the Year recognises the crucial importance of succession generations in securing the future of heritage rail, and acknowledges a distinguished contribution made by one or more young volunteers, under the age of 26. The winner was Oliver Edwards, of the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Runners-up were the Severn
The Bluebell Railway has launched new virtual tours of the heritage railway.
Wednesday, 30th December 2020, 1:29 pm
Start your virtual tour with a view of Sheffield Park Station from the air. Swoop down into SteamWorks! to explore some of the railway’s impressive collection of steam locomotives.
Hop from one spot to another in the locomotive shed and turn 360 degrees to fully appreciate your surroundings.
With superb views of engines, you can even get on the footplate of Stepney and C Class locomotives. The tour includes snippets of information, film clips and links.
Picture: Bluebell Railway
But that is not all! Fly to Horsted Keynes Station and explore the many waiting rooms on platforms accessed by the subway and get an exclusive peek in the signal box.