Crisis SOS appeals boosted by public
THE British public’s unswerving support for our heritage railways facing their biggest crisis in the 70 years of the heritage era has continued, as financial help for lines battling for survival in the face of the coronavirus pandemic continued to arrive by the day.
In advance of its August 1 reopening, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has been celebrating after receiving more than £350,000 in donations towards its crisis appeal.
The NYMR had been due to open on April 4, but as with heritage lines throughout the UK, to cover overheads during the Covid-19 lockdown, it has been forced to ask the appeal which was launched in March. The fund has been boosted by silent auctions, a virtual shop launched at and Friday night quizzes, and generous donations, and a hugely significant amount of money has now been raised to help the heritage attraction steam ahead.
