A new appeal has been launched by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to help raise funds for a bridge between Grosmont Level Crossing and the tunnel.

The Bridge 42 Appeal will help to repair the Grade II, which is celebrating its 180th anniversary this year.

The stone and brick arch masonry is in urgent need of repair following inspections, which highlighted the extensive work required.

To complete these repairs, they will need to install scaffolding and remove the track, and then strengthen the bridge against water damage and repair the arch.

This will call for specialist contractors and materials, which are costly.

Any donations made will help secure the railway’s future and an important piece of heritage.

The appeal is open online, with any donation amount greatly appreciated.

“The repair of Bridge 42 is vital for the future of the NYMR, and as a complex project it is a costly one which is why we are asking for generous support to ensure that we can continue running and secure the future of our much-loved railway. The NYMR is much more than a tourist attraction – it is a vital heritage, economic, and community asset that boosts the regional economy, protects railway heritage, and supports local livelihoods. We hope you will support our future by donating to the Bridge 42 Appeal.”

Laura Strangeway, CEO at NYMR