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NYMR prepares for two bridge renewals during winter shutdown

DURING November and early December, 1000 hardwood sleepers at Fen Bog on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) were replaced in time for the Santa specials, Northern Lights Express and post-Christmas services to begin.

These sleepers – around half a mile’s worth – and the associated rail were replaced around 15 years ago, but the site is often

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