Ever wondered what it takes to run a steam train, operate a signal box or how a locomotive works? Wonder no more, as the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) reveals what goes on behind the scenes, and you could win a family pass!
During the Bank Holiday weekend in May (4th, 5th & 6th) NYMR will again open its doors, inviting the public to learn about inner workings of a heritage railway, view demonstrations and take a peek behind usually closed doors!
At Pickering station visitors will see what goes on inside the Carriage and Wagon workshop, led by Manager Kieran, currently starring in series two of Channel 5 documentary ‘The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard’. The Archive and Education departments will also be producing an exhibition showcasing ‘50 Years of Steam at the NYMR’. Short Brake Van rides* utilising class 08 shunters, will take you along the railway line to New Bridge and back.
Visitors of Levisham station will take signal box tours and at Goathland station there’ll be talks on the history of the Pelton Wheel. Hull & Barnsley Stock Fund open up their carriages to show the vital repair work that goes on to the bridges.
At Grosmont, walk through the repair shop and running shed to get insight into the work being carried out on locomotives. Enjoy raw power shown in fascinating demonstrations** of 45 Ton capacity 1920s steam powered crane.
To pre-book tickets or for further information, visit nymr.co.uk/ behindthescenes
