NYMR to commemorate 1965 line closure
On 8 March 1965 the railway route between Grosmont and Rillington, near Malton, was closed by British Railways under the infamous “Beeching Axe”. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is planning to mark...
View ArticleSteam on the Esk Valley line
From the North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Join us for two consecutive weekends of main line running, and enjoy the real speed of steam engines as they travel along the lovely Esk Valley line between...
View ArticleVolunteer recruitment day at NYMR
From the NYMR: This year saw the 50th Anniversary of the 1965 closure of the line. In 1973 after six years hard work by volunteers, the line saw trains running over it again. Over the past forty-two...
View ArticleSpring Gala weekends on the NYMR
The annual Spring Steam Gala on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway will take place this year on the two weekends of April 17 – 19 and 24 – 26. 45407, photo by Steve Bennett For the first time ever, GWR...
View ArticleNYMR Steam Gala, second weekend
From the NYMR: The first weekend of the Spring Steam Gala has been and gone, but if you missed out on all the action you still have another chance to see up to eight steam engines in steam this...
View ArticleAll women crew runs steam train on the NYMR
On March 31, quite quietly (well, with lots of steam but no shouting) history was made and another victory was scored for women’s lib, in the shape of the first all female steam footplate crew on the...
View ArticleMarketing Assistant required at NYMR
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Marketing Assistant to join our Marketing Department. The post will provide support to the Marketing Manager with...
View ArticleWizard of Oz story train on NYMR
From the North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Normally 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...
View ArticleSwinging Sixties on the Railway 13 & 14 June
From the North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Following the success of last year’s 60s event, the ever popular NEW AMEN CORNER will be playing both days this year, Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June,...
View ArticleHeritage railways carriage saved from scrap
Many of us who enjoy riding the North Yorkshire Moors heritage railway have little idea how much work goes into maintaining the rolling stock. So here’s a piece taken (with thanks) from the NYMR...
View ArticleSummer Story Trains on the NYMR
From the North Yorkshire Moors Railway: There’s a magical adventure in store for you this summer! On the special Story Trains, passengers will find themselves on a journey to fairyland, the...
View ArticleRailway Children drama workshop, August 25-26
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway in partnership with Everwitch Theatre present an exciting opportunity for children to explore, through drama, scenes from the much loved classic children’s book The...
View ArticleSummer 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...
View ArticleFarewell to Sir Nigel Gresley, but only temporarily
The man.. Rail enthusiasts will have the chance to bid farewell to the 60007 steam engine Sir Nigel Gresley when she travels between Pickering and Grosmont on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway during...
View ArticleEnjoy autumn colours from the train
This October the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is running afternoon excursions across the North York Moors giving passengers an unrivalled view of the Autumnal colours of the national park. To coincide...
View ArticleFlying Scotsman to run on NYMR next March – tickets available now
From the North Yorkshire Moors Railway: The world’s most famous steam locomotive, the legendary Flying Scotsman, is coming back into service following a £4.2 million overhaul and will be running on the...
View ArticleNYMR photography courses, dates in 2016 now booking
From the North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Our one-day digital photography courses for beginners and improvers have been very popular this year, and we are pleased now to open bookings for courses in...
View ArticleMoors Railway running over New Year holiday
Wondering how to entertain visiting family over the holiday period? Here’s a suggestion from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Sadly (perhaps) the scenery won’t be quite as spectacular as in this...
View ArticleBook now for Pullman dining on the NYMR
From the North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Celebrate in style on board one of our magnificent Pullman dining services. We offer a magical setting for anniversaries or special occasions, with our period...
View ArticleDiscounted tickets on the NYMR available for March and April
From the North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Travel tickets always available every day at each of our booking offices. But you could avoid the queue at the ticket office by buying your tickets more than 7...
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