A MUCH-loved attraction has been updated thanks to a team of volunteers.

Saltburn Miniature Railway, which ferries tourists from the seaside town's Cat Nab car park through the Valley Gardens, has had new steel railings installed at its Forest Halt platform to make it more secure.

The railings were installed as part of ongoing updates to the pleasure railway, which has been in the Gardens since 1948.

The installation was carried out entirely by railway volunteers and the funding of more than £1,800 was donated by Saltburn ward councillors Philip Thomson, Craig Hannaway and Stuart Smith.

Bob Proctor, chairman of Saltburn Miniature Railway, said: “We have 16 volunteers who do all manner of jobs from driving, track work, maintenance, and even locomotive building.

“We take pride in ensuring that passengers have a safe and enjoyable journey with us, so I am really pleased with the work our volunteers have done. I give thanks to Saltburn’s ward councillors who have kindly donated money to this project.”

Councillor Philip Thomson, chairman of the Saltburn Valley Garden Steering Group and ward member for Saltburn, said: “This has demonstrated that volunteers can, if given the appropriate support, achieve great things.

“The railway is such an important attraction for the Valley Gardens and Saltburn, and thanks to volunteers, the platform is now more secure for passengers and general members of the public.”

Councillor Carl Quartermain, cabinet member for jobs, skills and leisure at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, said: “I am delighted this work has been completed and I would like to thank the ward councillors and Saltburn Miniature Railway volunteers who commit their time and efforts into making Saltburn such a great place to live and visit.”

The railway runs from Easter to September, Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. During school summer holidays the attraction is open daily (excluding Mondays).