Owing to the extensive replacement of the Q6’s RH cylinder, NELPG were nominated for “Achievement Of The Year” by the Heritage Railway Association (HRA).

At the awards ceremony hosted on Saturday 7th March 2026, attended by many individuals from heritage railways & groups, we were delighted to have won the award, which was accepted by Ian Pearson and Sean Bowler (pictured).

Thanks must go to all of our volunteers, contractors, and the team at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway – whose skill, hard work and dedication made the project possible. Least not forgetting all those that donated to this project. We are grateful to all those that helped.

(Photo credit: Jack Boskett/HRA)