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 2014

They 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 the witches gather up their young apprentice witches and wizards for the return journey back to Pickering.  The morning story train leaves Pickering at 11.00am, returning at approximately 2.40pm, whilst the afternoon departure leaves at 1pm, returning as darkness falls at around 4.50pm.

“There is never a dull moment on the Story Trains, with live characters keeping passengers on their toes for the duration of the journey – and the Halloween Story Train will be particularly enchanting, with the promise of a live magic show once they arrive at Grosmont station,” explains marketing manager, Danielle Ramsey.  “We are hoping that all our young passengers – and maybe some of the adults, too, will dress for the occasion – pointy hats, broomsticks, warts and all, as we’ll be giving out family passes for 2015 visits to the best dressed on each train.”

Once back at Pickering, the fun continues with some special visitors in the learning centre on Platform 2, including creepy crawlies, critters and rodents – the perfect mix for a Halloween treat!  There will also be colouring sheets and craft activities for children to enjoy, before they head home to trick or treat!

Tickets for the Halloween Story Train cost £45 for a family (two adults and up to four children), or £20.50 for an adult ticket, £17.50 for seniors and £10.50 for children.  Tickets must be pre-booked via the website (www.nymr.co.uk), by calling 01751 472508 or in person from the ticket office at Pickering Station.

Alongside the Halloween specials, visitors to the railway over the half term break (25 October to 2 November 2014) can collect Witches and Wizards trail sheets, where they are challenged to solve a series of clues along the line.  Those completing the trails will be entered into a prize draw to win family tickets for 2015. 

For visitors wishing to enjoy a special service on the heritage railway on 31 October without any additional other-worldly guests, a heavenly dining experience awaits on the Moorlander Pullman lunch service.  An additional service which includes a three course lunch will leave Grosmont at 12.30pm, including warming starter, a traditional roast or fresh poached salmon course and a delicious dessert.  Tickets for the Moorlander Pullman Lunch service are £56 for adults, £54.50 for concessions and £44.50 for children.  To reserve, call 01751 472508, ext. 621.

The last few tickets are also available for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Santa Specials, running on selected dates from 30 November to 22 December.  Tickets should be booked online at www.nymr.co.uk

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For further media information or photographs, please contact:

Jay Commins

Pyper York Limited

Tel:         01904 500698

Email:    jay@pyperyork.co.uk