Heartbeats of the Heartbeat line honoured by North Yorkshire Moors Railway for 50 years golden service – The Yorkshire Post says

NOT only is the North Yorkshire Moors Railway one of this region’s most popular tourism attractions but it formed the backdrop to countless episodes of Heartbeat, the long-running ITV police drama which was filmed in the village of Goathland.
By YP Comment
Published 30th Aug 2019, 12:42 BST
Ten volunteers celebrate 50 years of service with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.Ten volunteers celebrate 50 years of service with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Ten volunteers celebrate 50 years of service with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

However this was only made possible by the amateur rail enthusiasts who continue to pull out all the stops along this iconic route after the cessation of train services between Malton and Whitby fell victim to the short-sighted Beeching cuts more than half a century ago.

Meet the North Yorkshire Moors Railway volunteers who get to live their dreams

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These include 10 volunteers who have been working on the railway since trains started running between Pickering and Grosmont in 1969 in the aftermath of a successful campaign.

A steam train pulls into Goathland Station - volunteers are integral to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.A steam train pulls into Goathland Station - volunteers are integral to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
A steam train pulls into Goathland Station - volunteers are integral to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

This is when The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard returns for its second series

Now saluted by the NYMR team for their dedication, they deserve to be respected and cherished as the heartbeat – and very essence – of Heartbeat country. If only the rest of the rail network enjoyed such exemplary service...

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