Railway heritage enthusiasts are marking their calendars as the legendary steam locomotive No. 45596 Bahamas prepares for its inaugural visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway this April. The historic engine, built in 1934 and named after the Caribbean islands, will operate passenger services along the railway’s picturesque 24-mile route between Pickering and Grosmont on […]
Dinosaurs and Steam Trains Collide for Easter Fun at North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Families looking for Easter holiday entertainment can journey back in time twice over at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) this April, with a unique combination of heritage rail travel and prehistoric adventure. The popular attraction, which runs through the heart of the North York Moors National Park, has announced a packed programme of dinosaur-themed […]
Historic North Yorkshire Moors Railway Celebrates 200 Years of British Rail Heritage
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has launched an innovative new attraction aimed at celebrating two centuries of British railway history. The ‘200 Trail’ invites visitors to embark on a journey through time while exploring one of Britain’s most beloved heritage railways. Launched as part of the nationwide Railway 200 celebrations, which mark the bicentennial of […]
Yorkshire Heritage Railway Seeks £200,000 to Revive Iconic ‘Green Knight’ Steam Engine
The whistle of an iconic steam locomotive could soon be heard again across the North York Moors as a major fundraising campaign gets underway to restore a beloved engine to working order. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has launched an appeal to raise £200,000 toward the restoration of locomotive No. 75029, affectionately known as […]
Heritage Railway’s Beating Heart: The Two-Person Team Keeping History Rolling
In an age of high-speed digital innovation, a small workshop tucked away in the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) houses one of Britain’s most vital yet little-known heritage operations. Armstrong Oilers, a team of just two craftspeople, produces components without which much of Britain’s heritage railway industry would grind to a halt. Since 1903, Armstrong […]
Yorkshire’s Famous Steam Railway Unveils Star-Studded 2025 Season
Two of Britain’s most celebrated steam locomotives will headline an exciting year of events at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, as the heritage line joins nationwide celebrations marking 200 years of British railways. The railway has secured visits from both Sir Nigel Gresley and Bahamas locomotives, offering enthusiasts a rare chance to see these icons […]
Steam Giants: Historic A4 Pacific Returns to Yorkshire’s Heritage Line
Rail enthusiasts and history lovers are in for a treat this spring as one of the most magnificent survivors of Britain’s steam age returns to service. The A4 Pacific locomotive No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will grace the rails of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in March 2025, offering visitors a rare chance to experience […]
Historic Railway Announces Luxury Spring Dining Experience Through North York Moors
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is launching its Spring Moorlander dining services for 2025, offering passengers a unique blend of heritage rail travel and fine dining through one of Britain’s most scenic national parks. The historic railway, which carries 300,000 passengers annually, will run the special dining services between March and June 2025. Early […]