Bridge 42: Volunteers taking on viaduct bungee jump to raise money for historic NYMR bridge
Staff and volunteers at North Yorkshire Moors Railway are taking on a one-of-a-kind challenge to raise money for a historic bridge repair.
A full repair programme has been put in place for Bridge 42 on the heritage railway line, which runs between Whitby and Pickering, for the 2026/27 off-season.
The repairs will cost around £800,000, with supporters already raising half of that amount.
Now, staff and volunteers at NYMR will take part in a heritage railway bungee jump from Larpool Viadict in Whitby in a bid to rack up more donations.
The bungee jump, organised by UK Bungee Club, is 42 metres in height over water, giving jumpers the stunning views of the picturesque North Yorkshire coastline, surrounded by stunning natural beauty.
Peter Fisher, digital marketing campaigns lead at the NYMR, said: "I’m taking part as I would love for the railway bungee crew to raise an extra £10,000 towards the important Bridge 42 appeal.
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"It’s been great to see the group of us come together for this, from various areas of the railway all with the common goal of raising money to protect the heritage railway we love so much.
“It's very exciting and such a different way of raising funds for the NYMR. Thank you to everyone for their donations so far, each one really does make a difference.”
In recent months, temporary propping has been added to Bridge 42 to help guarantee safety and operational reliabilty of the line. It means trains have been able to cross the bridge for the 2026 season without disruption.
But the works set to be carried out over the winter will restore the bridge to its long-term structural integrity and ensure its preservation for future generations.
To donate and find more information on the Bridge 42 Appeal, visit www.nymr.co.uk/bungee