Time, please, gentlemen – The story of a man who had time on his hands
Published December 13, 2011One of the last items to complete the beautiful new roof at Pickering station which has been designed to replicate the original by the North Eastern Railway architect, G.T. Andrews, has been the installation of the Jubilee clock, so named because it was originally unveiled in 1977.
The clock was built by John Walker company, London in 1905. Many of this manufacturer’s clocks were for the railways and this one, No. 8458, was bought by the London & South Western Railway for use at Woking. In Southern Railway days it was moved to Winchester where it remained until 1972, being replaced by a digital clock.
NYMR Chairman, Murray Brown, a keen preservationist, bought the clock for £10. After renovation, it was installed at Pickering where it has been since. It had to come down for the building works for the new station roof and also because it previously was suspended from one of the ugly awnings which BR put up when the original station roof was taken down in 1952.
The clock has had some further attention when the main spring broke but is now fully functional.
Of interest is that there are three former Southern Railway locomotives based on the NYMR which would have gone past the clock on a daily basis when it was at Winchester.
There remains just one problem – someone with a head for heights has to climb up to wind up the clock every eight working days!
Said Murray Brown: “The York Area and the Northallerton Area Groups of the NYMR have kindly contributed towards its repair and installation – this is much appreciated. The mechanism is British craftsmanship at its finest – the horologist who mended the spring was full of admiration. I hope my main spring lasts this long!”
2012 Timetable Released
Published December 9, 2011The 2012 timetable is now live on the web site. Click here to view it. The PDF version will be available shortly.
Last minute availability on our Santa Specials
Published December 7, 2011
- Santa Specials at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
They say Christmas is a time for children, and with our Santa Specials, you’ll not be disappointed. These special excursions are ideal for families with small children. We have last minute availability on our remaining services but advanced booking is highly recommended for this extremely popular event. We will be running Santa trains on the following dates in December:
Pickering: 10th 11th 17th 18th 19th 20th
Grosmont: 10th 17th 18th 19th 20th
Whitby: 11th
If you wish to make a booking please call 01751 472508 or email info@nymr.co.uk . Alternatively you may wish to BOOK ONLINE for Monday 19th December or Tuesday 20th December. This year year adults get an extra treat too – a complimentary winter warmer of sherry, sloe gin or a cream liqueur as well as a tea/coffee and mince pies. Children receive a quality present from Santa himself in his grotto. All tickets are £13.50 for Adults & Children.
Scenic Diesel Railcar running between Goathland and Grosmont this Sunday 11th Dec
Published December 6, 2011
Scenic Diesel Railcar
On the 11th December our scenic diesel railcar will be running between Grosmont and Goathland to connect with the 11.00, 13.00 and 15.00 Santa Specials from Whitby. Services depart Grosmont at 11.30, 13.30 and 15.30. Return journeys depart Goathland at 11.50, 13.50 and 15.50, arriving Whitby at 12.32, 14.32 and 16.32.
Pullman bookings now open for March 2012
Published November 28, 2011We are now taking bookings for our Pullman Dining services in March 2012. The following dates are available: 3rd 4th 10th 11th 17th 18th. More dates will be available shortly.
To make a booking, contact Customer Services on 01751 472508
Video footage from our appearance on the National Lottery
Published November 24, 2011Sara Cox and Rufus Hound recently visited the railway as part of their tour of charities around the country.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway goes for gold as the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Route comes to heart of the Yorkshire Moors
Published November 7, 2011
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is delighted to have been chosen to help transport the Olympic Flame while Yorkshire hosts the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. We look forward to helping the communities along the railway from Whitby to Pickering welcoming the Olympic Flame to the region.
The Torch will be taking the scenic route through the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors from the coast in Whitby and ending the journey in Pickering on Monday 18 June 2012.
Pickering and Whitby, at either end of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway route, are two of over 1,000 villages, towns and cities announced by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) through which the Olympic Flame will be carried by Torchbearers during the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay which is presented by Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung. LOCOG has worked closely with representatives from a number of sectors in Yorkshire to devise the route.
Philip Benham, General Manager of The North Yorkshire Moors Railway explains “This is a fantastic opportunity for the Railway to unite with the communities of North Yorkshire, in welcoming the Olympic Flame to our region and supporting those who have been chosen to run as Torchbearers. It is a great honour to have been selected as one of the host locations and we look forward to sharing the excitement of the Olympic spirit all the way along the line.”
Sebastian Coe, Chair of LOCOG said: ‘We are thrilled to confirm that the North Yorkshire Moors Railway will act as a host location for the Olympic Flame, extending an invitation to the people in Yorkshire to welcome the Olympic Torch Relay during its journey around the UK. This is the UK’s moment to shine and I want to encourage people across Yorkshire to start planning how they can be part of this once in a lifetime opportunity and show their support for the inspirational Torchbearers chosen to carry the Olympic Flame as we count down to the start of the Olympic Games.’
The 70 day Olympic Torch Relay, will start at Land’s End, Cornwall on the morning of 19 May 2012. On leaving Land’s End, the Olympic Flame will travel an estimated 8,000 miles around the UK giving thousands of communities and individuals their moment to shine as the Olympic Flame comes to a place near them.
In announcing the villages, towns and cities LOCOG has realised the aspiration of taking the Olympic Flame to within an hour’s journey time of 95% of the population. In fact, over 95% of the population will be within just 10 miles of the Olympic Flame next summer. The street by street detail of the route will be confirmed next year.
People are invited to view the interactive map at www.london2012.com/olympictorchrelaymap to find their nearest community through which the Olympic Flame will be carried.
On the final day of the Olympic Torch Relay, it is LOCOG’s intention that the Olympic Flame will travel down the River Thames as it makes its way to the Olympic Stadium on 27 July 2012 for the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony, signifying the official start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The Olympic Flame will be carried across the UK by 8,000 inspirational Torchbearers each of whom will have a story of personal achievement and/or contribution to the local community. In December this year, successful nominees will be contacted with a conditional offer and final Torchbearer places will start to be confirmed from February 2012 onwards.
Today LOCOG launches two new public participation programmes. The ‘Local Leaders’ initiative is an invitation to people to take the 2012 Games into their community and create their own celebrations next year, for the Olympic Torch Relay and other key moments during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. People are encouraged to sign up to the Local Leader programme at www.london2012.com/localleaders to receive further information on a range of themed celebration ideas focusing on the Opening Ceremony evening, gardening, quizzes and barbecues and be in the front row to receive free London 2012 event materials to support events.
Also launched today is the ‘Get Set for the Olympic Torch Relay’ education resource, available to all schools registered with Get Set, London 2012’s official education programme. The aim of the resource is to provide schools with cross-curricular resources aimed at teachers working with 3 to 16 year olds to aid learning around history of Olympic Torch Relays, the design of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay and the Torch itself. A further education resource will launch next year to encourage schools to plan a welcome for the Olympic Flame and show support for the Torchbearers. Lloyds TSB, official Education Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, have launched their Flame Followers schools programme which compliments the Get Set resources, and gives schools once-in-a-lifetime opportunities be right at the heart of the excitement and celebrations of the Relay.
Bradshaw’s Guide now on sale
Published November 6, 2011Visit our NYMR Shop online to buy your copy of Bradshaw’s Guide. Michael Portillo visited the railway to film an episode of the BBC TV series Great Railway Journeys, following a copy of the Victorian cartographer’s Railway Companion as a guide. This book includes all four issues of Bradshaw’s Handbook for Railway Tourists.
Also available from Pickering Station Shop – open when trains are running.
£24.95
http://www.nymr.co.uk/shop.html
Timetable updated until March 2012
Published October 27, 2011All Autumn and Winter times are now displayed in the Live Timetable up until March 2012. Please click here to view.
