Publicity

The gala event has increased publicity for the railway - Mark says about £600,000 worth in newspapers, with articles in the Metro and Telegraph, plus big spreads in the Journal and Evening Chronicle today.   There was also a gala story in the Journal last Thursday, and we were featured on BBC1 TV on Saturday evening.   If you know of any more publicity, please let Mark know, or email this blog.   Hopefully, this publicity will turn into extra visitors.

Me being interviewed for BBC1
(photo courtesy Chris W)

Today at the railway, several people were involved in preparation for the five boiler inspections of next week.    Chris and others packed away tables, tents and a shed which was taking off in the gales.   John retrieved most of the temporary electrical installations.   Vic replaced the narrow gauge stock, then resumed lineside vegetation clearance.   Malcolm and I turned the visiting locos and shunted most stock back into place.   However, there is still a lot of post gala work to do, so volunteers are welcome to come in for an extra day or two .....