FIVE projects from the heritage railway movement have been recognised in the National Transport Trust’s awards for 2020 and 2021.
Each year the trust invites nominations for awards to assist individuals and groups working to preserve items of importance to the nation’s transport heritage. Awards generally come with a financial lump sum, which it is hoped will assist with making good restorations great.
Due to Covid-19, the presentation covered both 2020 and 2021 awards and was held on October 20, although details were only released to the media on December 4.
Hosted by the trust’s president, Lady Judy McAlpine at Fawley Hill Railway, in excess of 200 people, including stakeholders, winners and their families gathered to see recipients formally presented with their certificates. This was the first occasion in the presence of the Princess Royal who has taken up the role of Royal Patron of the trust from His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent.