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Get ready for the ride of your life with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. We're really excited to announce our brand-new raffle where you could score the ultimate footplate experience aboard one of our legendary heritage locomotives. By entering you will be supporting our core infrastructure projects that are vital to keeping us moving.

Join us in preserving the heartbeat of our railway - the tracks, points, and signals that guide our journey through time. Each ticket you purchase supports our core infrastructure costs, ensuring that our railway is maintained for future generations.

Picture yourself right in the thick of the action, feeling the heat of the firebox as you roll through the stunning scenery of the North York Moors National Park. It's a chance to live out your dreams of being part of the footplate crew. You may even get to blow the whistle!

Entering is easy – follow the link below and you'll not only be helping us keep our historic railway alive but also putting yourself in the running for an adventure you'll never forget. Whether you're a die-hard train buff or just looking for an exciting experience, this is your opportunity.

So what are you waiting for? Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a footplate experience on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Enter our raffle now and get ready to ride the rails like never before!

• 36-mile footplate ride on a heritage steam locomotive (18 miles in each direction between Pickering and Grosmont Stations).

• A Souvenir Certificate signed by your driver.

• All courses are available for physically fit participants aged 16 years plus.

• These Footplate Experiences utilise a standard running service. Any additional guests must purchase a ticket to travel via our Customer Services Team on mailto:info@nymr.co.uk

• A confidential Medical Questionnaire and Briefing Document must be completed at least 10 days ahead of your booked visit date, details and questionnaire link will be in your Booking Confirmation email.

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway Trust

At the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, we preserve our heritage railway and landscape for all to explore. Our trains take passengers on a time-travel journey through the stunning Yorkshire countryside. While our volunteers and staff bring history to life with unforgettable experiences, stores and adventures. At NYMR we do more than just move people.

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When

From the 26th April 2024 at 12:05 AM, until the 31st July 2024 at 11:55 PM.

The raffle will be drawn on the 1st August 2024 at 12:00 PM

£7.50 per raffle ticket

Prizes

Footplate Experience

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