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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
Popular heritage railway line relaunches with new 2021 dates
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is accepting bookings for accommodation and rail journeys from next week
North Yorkshire Moors Railway can reopen from next month (Image: North Yorkshire Moors Railway)
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It is full steam ahead for one of the UK’s top tourist attractions, as the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) announces its eagerly anticipated 2021 season.
Railways Re-opening: Steam Railways you need to visit
With restrictions easing and businesses opening, it’s the perfect time to start planning you’re next trip to one of the many steam railways in the UK.
Whether you’re after a leisurely ride on a steam train or looking for a bit of culture at a museum, these rail companies have got you covered.
Apedale Valley Light Railway
The Apedale Valley Light Railway, operated by the volunteers of the Moseley Railway Trust, runs 2’0” gauge steam and diesel trains on a short railway near Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
We hope to open to the public for 2021 on April 17. Special events are arranged throughout the year, including Santa trains.