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Historic chance to pass over new Bridge 30 between Goathland and Grosmont
FOLLOWING a major bridge replacement on the North York Moors Railway, passengers now have a chance to make history by being some of the first to travel over the new structure.
On 27 and 28 March, the Moors Railway re-opens the line and marks the start of daily running.
Bridge 30 has carried the Moors Railway over the Eller Beck at Darnholme, between Grosmont and Goathland since 1864.
the 145 year old wrought iron bridge was removed and work has progressed well on the replacement structure with new steel beams lifted into place.
New track and ballast will be laid over the bridge, which spans 80ft, as well as on the approaches to the bridge. The project, estimated at 650,000, has been the biggest engineering challenge to face the railway in years.
For those who want to be some of the first to trip-trap over the bridge, a special train has been timetabled from Grosmont station at 9am on 27 March.
All who travel on the first train over the bridge will be given a souvenir certificate.
The Railway will be running a shuttle service throughout the 27 and 28 March between Goathland and the site of the new bridge.
As it is the opening weekend for the Railway's 2010 season, frequent services will be running between Pickering and Whitby, and between Pickering and Grosmont. Most services will be operated by steam engines, but a scenic heritage diesel car will also be in use.
Philip Benham, general manager, said: "We're simulating the railway director's saloon of old, meaning that we can take our guests to the site of the bridge in great comfort. Along with a commentary from our Civil Engineer who can explain what the project involved, it should be quite an experience."
A book about the engineering challenge of replacing Bridge 30 including the daily diary notes of Civil Engineer, Nigel Trotter, is to be produced and a ceremony to formally mark the re-opening of Bridge 30 will take place later in the spring.
Advance bookings can be made at www.nymr.co.uk or by calling (01751) 472508.
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