North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Bridge to be 'propped' to let services run
A bridge on the heritage railway between Pickering and Whitby will be “temporarily propped” so trains can run throughout the season.
Last month North Yorkshire Moors Railway issued an urgent appeal to raise £800,000 towards major repairs to the stone and brick arch masonry of Bridge 42.
The Grade II listed structure, which connects Goathland and Grosmont village, handles all locomotives entering and leaving Grosmont depot.
In a statement NYMR said: “Bridge 42, which spans the River Murk Esk, has been closely monitored by NYMR engineers.
"Following detailed inspections, it was determined that temporary propping is necessary to guarantee safety and operational reliability. This measure will allow trains to cross the bridge throughout the 2026 season without disruption.”
The charity said it would give them time to work up plans for repairs over the winter. The final cost is yet to be confirmed.
Britain’s most popular heritage railway, NYMR attracts around a quarter of a million passengers every year.