The show also featured two new award categories. Most Innovative Fundraising Idea reflected the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on heritage rail. Diesel Locomotion acknowledged the importance of diesel power in railway history.
The HRA Awards recognise a wide range of achievements and distinctions across the entire heritage railway industry, and the awards acknowledge individuals and institutions as well as railways, tramways and cliff railways. In spite of the overwhelming impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, several categories saw a record number of submissions and shortlisted entrants.
The Lord Faulkner Award for the Young Volunteer of the Year recognises the crucial importance of succession generations in securing the future of heritage rail, and acknowledges a distinguished contribution made by one or more young volunteers, under the age of 26. The winner was Oliver Edwards, of the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Runners-up were the Severn
All the Hampshire attractions you can visit now restrictions have eased Businesses across Hampshire are ready to welcome back customers this weekend, following the latest easing of restrictions earlier this week, on April 12. It will offer a sigh of relief tp people who have been locked up for months, giving family, friends and loved ones the chance to catch up. The atmosphere in pubs may be livelier than any normal weekend, as people flock to get into the groove of enjoying a night out. For those who want to avoid the crowds and still enjoy the freedom of relaxed restrictions, there are plenty of activities to try that don t include walks or picnics.
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ChamSys drives the Illumination Christmas Train
Friday, 18 December 2020
Each train is adorned with 14,000 individual fixtures
UK - Seen from a distance, the Steam Illumination Christmas Train appears like a rolling band of moving light cutting through the dark night as it rolls past the farms and fields of the Hampshire countryside. To those inside, the experience is even more magical, as they find themselves immersed in a rotating tunnel of brilliant colours and patterns. Covered entirely by LED lights, this special 120m-long train seems like something out of a fantastical Hollywood Christmas movie suddenly come to life in South East England. In reality, however, it was the result of extensive of planning and hard work by the non-profit Mid Hants Railway s Watercress Line and a creative team that includes Simon Horn.
Simon Horn Takes Train on Magical Holiday Ride for Steam Illumination with ChamSys
UK – Seen from a distance, the Steam Illumination Christmas Train appears like a rolling band of moving light cutting through the dark night as it rolls past the farms and fields of the Hampshire countryside. To those inside, the experience is even more magical, as they find themselves immersed in a rotating tunnel of brilliant colours and patterns.
Covered entirely by LED lights, this special 120 metre long train seems like something out of a fantastical Hollywood Christmas movie suddenly come to life in south-east England. In reality, however, it was the result of extensive of planning and hard work by the not-for-profit Mid Hants Railway s Watercress Line and a creative team that includes Simon Horn.