Archive for April 2009

New total raised

We have now raised just over £70,000 towards the appeal.  A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to the appeal!

BBC Countryfile highlight the appeal on Easter Sunday

Chris Ware interviewed by CountryfileThe BBC Countryfile programme team have been filming on the railway. The programme, which covers the North York Moors area in general but a large section on NYMR, will be broadcast at 18.45 on Easter Sunday on BBC 1.

Yorkshire Post Bridge and Wheels Appeal Video

Click on the link below to view the video that the Yorkshire Post produced for our appeal.

Yorkshire Post Bridge and Wheels Appeal video

Yorkshire Post Article

Yorkshire Post

The Yorkshire Post ran an article in last Saturday’s paper.  If you missed the article, it is available at: http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/highlights/1m-appeal-to-avert-moors.5141240.jp

Upcoming radio interviews

Phil Bustard, Marketing Manager at the NYMR will be discussing the railway and the Bridge and Wheels Appeal at the following times:

BBC Radio York – Thursday 9th April between 8.30 and 8.45hrs

He will also be a guest on BBC Radio Tees on Friday 10th, with conversation on the Railway between 8.15am and 9am.

New pictures added to the gallery

We have added a selection of new pictures to our gallery including the restoration work that has taken place on 80135.