69-year-old Peter Best, former chair of North Yorkshire Moors Railway, received the British Empire Medal for dedication to steam and heritage railways.

69-year-old Peter Best, former chair of North Yorkshire Moors Railway, received the British Empire Medal for his dedication to steam and heritage railways. Best, a lifelong train enthusiast, has spent decades and £6M restoring 11 trains and working with volunteers to preserve railway heritage. He believes the award represents the collective efforts in preserving and operating heritage railways.

June 15, 2024
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