North Yorkshire Moors Railway

19/06/2026

There's something special about the North York Moors in winter. Crisp walks, cosy pubs, quiet villages and golden light across the heather.

Escape for a three-night Winter Break in one of our heritage properties beside the railway, with the North York Moors and Esk Valley right on your doorstep.

Available from 30 October 2026 to 12 March 2027, with stays from £495.

Find your perfect winter retreat: https://moorsline.co.uk/aJaxy

A Short Winter Break gives you three nights in one of our two characterful heritage properties, each set right beside the railway, with the North York Moors National Park and the Esk Valley on your doorstep.

18/06/2026

All aboard for a rather special gin journey. 🍸🚂

We've teamed up with Whitby Distillery for a luxury Gin Tasting experience aboard our 1940s Great Western Saloon. Settle in as you travel from Grosmont through the breathtaking North York Moors to Pickering and back, glass in hand.

Your journey includes:

🍸 A welcome drink
🍸 A tasting of 4 Whitby Gins
🥂 A gin of your choice with your meal
🧀 A charcuterie sharing board
☕ Tea, coffee & chocolates to finish

Crafted with local botanicals like heather, sugar kelp and honey, Whitby Gin captures the very essence of the Yorkshire coast, and there's no finer way to enjoy it than watching the moors roll by.

£89.50 per person | Ages 18+

Departs Grosmont, 23 June, 12:35pm

🎟️ Book your seats now: https://moorsline.co.uk/crY7Q

(Designated driver? Let us know and we'll pack you a Whitby Gin & Fever Tree to enjoy at home.)

18/06/2026

Our Driver Experiences for 2026 give you the chance to take the controls of a steam locomotive, heritage diesel, or new for 2026 - the historic 1903 NER Autocar. 🛤️

Join our expert crew for a dedicated light-engine run through the North York Moors National Park. You'll spend half the journey driving and half observing, giving you a true hands-on footplate experience.

You'll get...
🚂 36-mile round trip with 18 miles of driving
🥪 Food and drink voucher for the Station Tea Room
🖊️ Souvenir booklet and signed driver's certificate
🛍️ 10% discount in Station Shops

Prices for this true bucket-list experience start from £650 and can be booked at https://www.nymr.co.uk/driver-experiences

16/06/2026

A busy morning at Grosmont Motive Power Depot. There’s always plenty of hard work going on.

Filmed and edited by Lyla Simpson during her work experience placement at the NYMR.

15/06/2026

Paul "Piglet" Middleton has been trying Green Dragon fuel in No. 8"Lucie" his Type IV Cockerill vertical boilered steam tram.

Produced from rapeseed by-products by Green Dragon Fuels, it’s being explored as a possible alternative coal in some circumstances, offering the potential for a more sustainable future for steam.

15/06/2026

Whisky lovers, join us on 16th September for our Whisky Tasting North Yorkshire Pullman in partnership with Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery. 🥃

Enjoy a delicious two-course meal as you travel through the North York Moors - choosing from starters: Spring Vegetable Soup, Chicken Liver Pate, Smoked Salmon & Haddock Parcel (pictured) or Salt-baked Heritage Beetroot Salad (evening service only), served with a selection of artisan breads.

Then, for your main course, tuck into Slow Braised Rib of Beef, Oven-Roast Chicken Supreme, or Vegetable Wellington, all accompanied by seasonal vegetables and potatoes.

On the return journey, sample a selection of whisky curated by Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, and handmade chocolates from Park House Barns. 🍫

Book your seat here https://moorsline.co.uk/QtAV9

14/06/2026

Running round over the bridge.

14/06/2026

Class 20 departs Grosmont in the sun.

14/06/2026

Class 14 and 37 top and tail on day four of the annual diesel gala.

14/06/2026

Class 37 double header exits the MPD end of tunnel at Grosmont, heading up the bank towards Goathland.