A Yorkshire-based company has stepped in to help showcase the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to the big wide world.

Hull-based Solwise Ltd, has generously donated an IP security camera at Pickering Station, to allow internet users to see real-time images of the station, including the work on Platform 2, where a new £1.7m ‘Train of Thought’ Visitor and Education Centre is being built.

The ‘Train of Thought’ project will result in a new two-storey building to the rear of Platform 2, which will include a reception area, classroom, archive and interpretation zone, complemented by a picnic area.   The project was successful in attracting £1 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the costs.

When complete, in two years time, it will open up new opportunities for the Moors Railway, particularly in developing its educational work with schools and community groups.

Louise Barrett, Business Development Executive, said “We are pleased to help the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in keeping adults and children better informed and engaged in this important project.  Once the visitor and education centre is open, we hope the Railway can make use of the camera in other ways, to help continue public interest in what is undoubtedly an outstanding attraction and a vital piece of the nation’s heritage.”

Murray Brown, Chairman of the North York Moors Historical Railway Trust Ltd, said “The Railway is extremely thankful for this generous offer.  It really does create a window to the world, and I hope that many browsers of the internet will see it as an added feature in our growing appeal as a heritage railway, registered museum and tourist attraction.”

Solwise Ltd was founded in 1991 and has built up a strong business in the telecoms and computer product marketplace, providing high quality home networking solutions, including wide area WiFi, ADSL, VoIP, Digital Media and HomePlug adapters.