Today, Monday 26th July, Isle of Wight Railway Restoration has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Heritage Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them. <br /><br />The project restored Victorian and Edwardian passenger carriages and goods wagons, enabling residents and visitors to the Isle of Wight to take a trip back in time on the 100-year-old steam trains. It also made an effort to involve local people in the restoration and educational aspects of the railway. <br /><br />To vote for Isle of Wight Railway Restoration project call 0844 686 9460 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
