Finn Allen and James Woodland have joined North Yorkshire Moors Railway as mechanical engineering apprentices.

As a registered charity, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway provides a high-quality authentic evocation of the steam age for the public.

Thanks to grants from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Rural Payments Agency and the Local Enterprise Partnership and the generosity of supporters the railways Yorkshire’s Magnificent Journey project (YMJ) is now on track.

YMJ includes apprenticeships in engineering, administration and countryside management the lines lineside.

Finn and James are the first of 12 apprentices who will help to secure the future of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, which is enjoyed by more than 300,000 passengers every year.

Finn and James stood out because of their previous commitment as volunteers during which time they gained valuable experience.

Finn has been an NYMR Junior Volunteer since he was 13 years old. His apprenticeship will enable him to complete a Mechanical Engineering Standards Framework course at NETA.

James is now settled in the Esk Valley area and ready to embark on his new NYMR career. He’s been a volunteer at Barrow Hill Roundhouse near Chesterfield working on their locomotives. He too will be undertaking vocational and workplace training alongside Finn.

What did the officials say?

John Bailey, NYMR Trust Chairman, said:

“These landmark first apprentice appointments are exciting evidence of our commitment to the NYMR’s future. Our staff and volunteers look forward to working with them passing on vital engineering skills and experience to another generation.

Everyone at the railway would like to thank the grant funding agencies and our generous donors who’ve made that possible. Investment in future engineering skills will help ensure the NYMR continues to provide our thousands of visitors with an evocative enjoyable experience of the age of steam. That had its cradle in the North East so it’s highly appropriate its future should lie there too.

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