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Last tickets for Santa Specials, and limited-availability on ultimate train gift idea!

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has issued a final festive rallying call to parents, as tickets which offer the best way of avoiding the queues when visiting Santa with your little ones are almost sold out!  The last few tickets are now available on the heritage railway’s Santa Specials, which include an on-board grotto! “For many families, the thought of queueing for an hour or more in a shopping centre for a momentary glimpse of Father Christmas is enough to fill them with dread, but for those who board the Santa Express, it is a fantastic journey for the whole family – a relaxing

A ride into the spooctacular National Park on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Witches & Wizards Week, 24 October – 1 November 2015 Halloween Story Trains, Friday 30 October and Saturday 31 October 2015With North Yorkshire regularly proclaimed one of the top places in the country to see ghosts, visitors to the region during October are invited to explore the myths and legends of the moors aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, with story trains and trails for families, and venues of paranormal encounters at each stop along the way. “Whether you are looking for fiendishly funny witches and wizards, or exploring some of the myths and legends along the railway

Soldiers in training for Railway In Wartime Weekend

16 – 18 October 2015With many people eagerly awaiting the release next year of the new Dad’s Army movie, filmed around Yorkshire earlier this year, visitors to Pickering between the 16 & 18 October will be excused for believing they have walked onto the film set, as the North Yorkshire Moors Railway hosts the annual Railway in Wartime Weekend. “When Winston Churchill said, ‘Never was so much owed by so many to so few’ he could well have been talking about our Railway in Wartime weekend, which is organised by a fantastic team of volunteers and NYMR staff for the thousands of people who

Chin-chin choo-choo - new classic British cocktail takes to the rails this summer

Now until 5 SeptemberCream teas, ice-cream and chilled Pimm’s - three great British summer staples have been given a steam makeover for August by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) where they are being served in the art deco surroundings of the Gresley Buffet carriage. “Summer is all about making the most of your days out and packing in as many experiences as you can, just like the heydays of steam travel when enjoying the journey was as important as getting to the destination.  With our summer specials you can soak up the authentic steam train atmosphere while watching the

Summer arrival for Santa Special tickets behind seasonal chill?

The reason behind this week’s unseasonably chilly weather may have been revealed by staff at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway – a cold blast from the North Pole, as Father Christmas arrived to drop off tickets for this year’s Santa Specials, which go on sale tomorrow, 1 August 2015. “As Santa’s annual global expeditions normally take place in the middle of winter, we don’t tend to feel the blast of North Pole air that he brings with him, but his arrival in the middle of summer seems to have created a temporary drop in temperature,” comments marketing manager, Danielle Ramsey.  “

Scurvy scalliwags, sprites and sorcerers - summer on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Story Trains, every Friday from 7 August to 4 SeptemberForget the Caribbean – if it is pirates that you are looking for this summer, your first stop should be Pickering station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, where the trains are set to be boarded by seafaring scoundrels this summer as part of its season of Story Trains, running every Friday from 7 August to 4 September. “Bringing storybook characters on board our trains makes an already amazing journey through some of the most stunning countryside in Yorkshire even more fun and family friendly,” comments marketing manager,

Classic Cars join Classic Engines on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July 2015There will be classic engines on the rails, and classic cars by the side this weekend (11 & 12 July 2015), when stations along the North Yorkshire Moors Railway turn their car parks over to vintage vehicles of all shapes and sizes! Each day, Levisham, Goathland and Grosmont stations will play host to over 150 classic cars and vehicles, from Ford Capris to classic Jaguars, and Morris Minors to vintage Bentleys, where visitors can relax with a refreshing pint from the real ale bar as they continue their exploration of the classics of motoring. “Many of

Goathland Station celebrates 150th anniversary

1 July 2015Goathland Station today celebrates a significant anniversary , 150 years to the day since the ‘deviation route’ that led to its construction was opened on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The deviation route was constructed during the early 1860s as a workaround for the Beckhole Incline – a steep slope which engines were pulled up by a stationary steam engine at the top – enabling trains to run the length of the line from Pickering to Whitby without any additional assistance.  As part of the deviation, Goathland station was built on the site of the former Goathland Mill. “

New Managing Director for North Yorkshire Moors Railway

One of the North’s most popular tourist attractions, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, has appointed Chris Price to become the next managing director.  Chris Price will join NYMR from the Talyllyn Railway, the historic narrow-gauge railway in Mid-Wales, where he is general manager.  His move to North Yorkshire will see him take over from Philip Benham, NYMR’s current managing director, who retires in the autumn after eleven years with the railway. Mike Child, chairman of the Railway Trust’s operating company said: “The managing director’s role is a particularly challenging one,

Diesel engines take to the rails for a scenic trip back to the 1970s

Awesome Seventies weekend on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 26 – 28 June 2015It may have been called ‘the decade that taste forgot’, but the unique style of the 1970s will provide a memorable and fun filled three day celebration of glam rock, exuberant fashions and some of the world’s best heritage diesel engines in the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Awesome 70s weekend, from 26 – 28 June 2015. The celebration of the 70s – the decade when the railway first opened as a heritage visitor attraction – is centred around live music and real ale at Levisham station, where tribute act The

Finding the groove on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Swinging Sixties Weekend, 13 & 14 June 2015Miniskirts for the ladies, and sophisticated silk cravats for the gents will be the fashion staples on 13 & 14 June 2015 for a poptastic weekend of live music along the world’s most popular heritage railway, as the North Yorkshire Moors Railway turns back the clock half a century to the swinging 60s. Forget the Cavern Club, the most happening sounds in the country will be ringing out across the North York Moors from performance venues at the railway’s stations at Levisham and Goathland, whilst back at Pickering, a nostalgic pop-up museum of 60s

Heritage railway takes detour to the Emerald City!

Wizard of Oz story train, Friday 29 May 2015Normally travelling along the line from Pickering to Whitby, on Friday 29 May visitors to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway may well find the service diverted to locations including Munchkin Land, the Haunted Forest and the Emerald City, as Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow hop aboard for the half term Story Train! “It may be over 75 years since Judy Garland first put on her gingham dress and tied her pigtails, but stories of the land of Oz continue to be hugely popular today, with cartoons and live action movies – and even

Steam power will mark start of 'Cote de Grosmont' in the Tour de Yorkshire

Friday 1 May 2015Who needs a starting pistol when you have the joint power of three steam engines?  Three locomotives will send huge plumes of steam into the air to mark the start of the ‘Cote de Grosmont’ section of the Tour de Yorkshire on Friday 1 May 2015, which will depart from the level crossing between the three engines! The Cote de Grosmont stage is just one of the times the epic cycling race will come close to the railway as it travels through Pickering and Whitby during Stage 1, although this is the only time that it actually crosses the rails – and organisers from the North

Hop aboard for one of the country's longest Easter trails!

North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 3 – 6 April 2015For most people, following an Easter trail involves wandering around a garden or park, but the North Yorkshire Moors Railway has one of the longest Easter trails in the country, stretching the 18 miles between Pickering and Grosmont, and running from Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April! Needless to say, participants do not need to walk a 36 mile round trip to complete the fun trail, but rather hop aboard one of the heritage trains running along the world’s most popular heritage railway.  Trail sheets are available from Pickering and

Another deliciously good reason to visit the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has taken over ownership of Mulberries Tea Room and Terrace in Pickering. This new establishment is delightful addition to the NYMR’s portfolio of eateries including the prestigious Pullman Dining Train, heritage station tea rooms at Pickering, Goathland and Grosmont Stations along with the Weighbridge Tea Hut at Levisham. Alison Dunning, Catering Operations Manager comments: “We are over the moon to take over ownership of Mulberries Tearoom & Terrace offering up the best the NYMR has to offer with scrumptious seasonal menus and wickedly good treats

New managing director required to stoke the engine of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

A vision for the future using transportation from the past will be one of the core skills of whoever steps into the driving seat of the world’s most popular heritage railway, where the imminent retirement of Philip Benham from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway will create an exciting opportunity for its new managing director. “Philip has been a huge asset to the railway for almost 11 years, and has combined his own love of anything that runs on rails with running a self-sustaining visitor attraction, building an operational team of professional heritage railway specialists that is

Christmas stories on the right track on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

22 December 2014Yuletide negotiators from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway have convinced the jolly man and his elves to squeeze an additional visit into their hectic schedule to add an extra special day of services to the timetable when they welcome Father Christmas on-board the Santa Story Train “Our Santa Specials have sold out quicker than ever this year, but with so many people calling us, we have decided to add a brand new service to our pre-Christmas timetable,” comments North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s marketing manager, Danielle Ramsey.  “Taking inspiration from our incredibly

Witches swap broomsticks for steam power on NYMR Halloween Story Trains

Story trains running on 31 October 2014 Witches & Wizards Week, 25 October to 2 November 2014They are perhaps more used to travelling by broomstick, but this Halloween, the witches of Yorkshire will be relying on a rather more traditional means of transport as they step aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for two Halloween Story Trains! The special services will depart from Pickering with the magical crew on board to entertain travellers with stories, spells and challenges as they travel to Grosmont Station.  Once there, passengers will disembark for a special magic show, before

Flag ready to be raised for the NYMR’s Railway in Wartime Weekend

Friday 10 – Sunday 12 October 2014It is now 70 years since the Normanby beach landings, but for three days, the clocks will be turned back to the 1940s as part of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s annual ‘Railway in Wartime’ weekend, running from 10 to 12 October 2014. During the Railway in Wartime weekend, anyone travelling along the historic railway will be greeted by 1940s characters at every station, whilst the car park at Pickering Station will become a hub of entertainment and activity, from vintage stalls to live bands.  The weekend launches at 11.15am on Friday 10 October, when

Dumbledore returns!  Hogwarts Head for North Yorkshire Moors Railway Story Train!

Friday 29 August 2014He is no stranger to grand exits, and next Friday (29 August) he will be hosting the last of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Story Trains for the summer when passengers step aboard the Hogwarts Story Train accompanied by the former headmaster of Hogwarts himself, Albus Dumbledore. Dumbledore will be joined by prefects and students from Hogwarts for the story train, which gives families an extra-entertaining trip through the North York Moors national park, with fun and games along the way!  The train departs Pickering at 10.00am, heading straight up to Goathland,

A magical ride to the 'real' Hogsmeade Station

Story trains on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Fridays until the end of AugustIn the first Harry Potter film, Goathland station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway played the role of Hogsmeade – the end of the line for the Hogwarts Express – and next Friday (8 August), families can again ride behind a steam train to this fabled village for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Hogwarts Story Train! A Harry Potter lookalike, will be playing the cordial host on the Hogwarts story train, joined by a number of the new prefects from Hogwarts to keep order aboard the magical train, where

Dreaming of snow in the summer sun?  Santa Specials go on sale!

Tickets on sale from 1 August for North Yorkshire Moors Railway Santa SpecialsWhilst most of us are making the most of the British summer, one well-known regular visitor to North Yorkshire is preparing for this winter’s jaunts, as tickets go on sale for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Santa Specials services on 1 August 2014!  With only 145 days to go until Christmas (from 1 August), it is barely 118 days until the first Santa Specials will leave from Grosmont and Pickering on 30 November, followed on 7 December by seasonal services from Whitby.  “As everyone knows, Santa is

First there were fairies, now there are pirates!

Story trains on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Fridays until the end of AugustToday (Friday 25 July), there were wings aflutter aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, but next Friday (1 August 2014), there will be cutlasses, eye patches and plenty of facial hair as the clean-living pixies make way for a marauding horde of pirates for the second of the summer’s Story Trains. Expect hijinks on the rails, as passengers join forces with the pirate train-mates for a rip-roaring journey through the lawless lands of the North York Moors national park!  A gang of sea-faring outlaws will

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