LMS 5428 was built in 1937 by Armstrong Whitworth at Newcastle, one of an order for 227 such locomotives, the largest order ever placed by a British railway company with a private firm. A further 100 ...

We have three unique tea rooms in beautiful locations across the railway, along with Levisham Weighbridge Tea Hut. As well as enjoying delicious homemade food made using a range of freshly prepared or ...

The North Yorkshire Moor Railway is one of the world’s greatest heritage railway experiences with thrills and family fun at its heart. Climb on-board a steam or diesel heritage train on one of the ...

One of the most distinctive-looking locomotives built for the railways of Britain, the A4 class of the London & North Eastern Railway was introduced in 1935 for a special train to honour King George V ...

The Charity's Purposes are: (a) The education of people of all backgrounds through the operation of a living museum demonstrating the impact of the coal-powered steam railway as a catalyst for the ...

As a non-profit making organisation, the contributions raised from the sale of items in our shops play a vital role in helping us to continue our work of operating one of Britain's historic railways.

Built in 1904 by Kitson of Leeds, Works Number 4263, for Lambton Collieries, No. 29 was the first 0-6-2T to be employed on that system and was later joined by No.5. No. 29 was also overhauled at ...

Of the first generation of Diesel Multiple Units introduced as part of the British Railways Modernisation Plan in the 1950s, the type built by Metro-Cammell in Birmingham between 1956 and 1959 was one ...

To ensure the railway's viability and long term sustainability, it is run as part of the local community, with its day to day function carried out by an army of volunteers. Becoming a volunteer ...

In addition to all the facilities required to run and maintain a railway, the NYMR also owns Armstrong Oilers, an historic company which uniquely manufactures axlebox lubricators. Established in York ...

The first railway station in Pickering was opened in 1836 at the southern terminus of the horse drawn Whitby and Pickering Railway. In 1845 the Whitby & Pickering Railway was purchased by the York and ...

In 1934, the London, Midland and Scottish Railway introduced William Stanier's Class 5 locomotive, a multipurpose locomotive that proved immensely useful. They were initally nicknamed "Black Staniers" ...