Over the closed winter period, the NYMR had begun plans to host a Railway in Wartime event, with activity along the heritage line. The railway had begun discussions with local stakeholders to discuss how it would manage and deliver the off-site activities, including the famous military parade, in light of a loss of volunteer since the pandemic, which has also seen a reduction of up to 40 per cent of the railway’s resource.
Director of corporate services Laura Strangeway said: “We have taken guidance from the Heritage Railway Association which has recommended to its membership not to schedule wartime re-enactment events for the foreseeable future, and it is with regret that we will not be hosting the annual event. “The NYMR is aware of the impact to local businesses and will continue to liaise with stakeholders. It is still planning to host its Light Spectacular and Santa Special events, all of which are great opportunities for local businesses to get involved.”
The Annual Steam Gala went ahead as planned in September, with the railway welcoming Sir Nigel Gresley following the locomotive’s recent overhaul which has kept it out of service since 2015. The famous engine will also haul special trains on the NYMR this autumn.
It’s not April 1st yet
Wouldn’t a ‘Steam’ Punk event potentially fill the gap! I’m being serious they do seem very popular
At some point this country is going to have to come to terms with our deeply weird WW2 obsession.
Omg get a grip
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