Railway in Wartime 2018

12, 13 & 14 October 2018

Over the three-day event families can hop on board steam and heritage diesel trains and relive the amazing spirit and camaraderie of World War II, whilst enjoying various war-themed entertainment and vehicle displays at stations along the iconic North Yorkshire Moors Railway line.

Each station will be transformed to create a variety of scenarios and performances including a wartime street, ‘The Sidings’, at Pickering, Home Guard demonstrations at Goathland and RAF themed Grosmont. New for 2018 - Levisham station will see a celebration of Victory in Europe which will include 1940s style show bands, music acts, dance troupes and much more.

Help us return back to traffic 3672 Dame Vera Lynn so visitors can enjoy the sight and sound of a genuine wartime locomotive!

The Railway in Wartime event has become so popular events have sprung up across Pickering. Check out our Partners for the event and Welcome to Pickering website. View our other Frequently Asked Questions.

Apply for a Travel Warrant (a reduced rate three-day ‘ticket’ for passengers in period costume*), entry to the military & civilian vehicle parades or to park a display vehicle during the event by downloading the Application Form.

Tickets Timetable

*Terms & Conditions Apply

Grosmont Station: Railway in Wartime 2018

Explore RAF Grosmont, which showcases the importance of the RAF during WWII. To mark RAF 100th birthday, we will have RAF Battle of Britain MK2 Spitfire on display, plus Plotting Room.Read more

Goathland Station: Railway in Wartime 2018

Wartime Trade Stalls, Including 40s hair styling and hats, clothing and militaria. Display of agricultural equipment of the era. The Auxiliary Commando Airborne will also be setting up camp during the day.Read more

Levisham Station: Railway in Wartime 2018

Visit Levisham Station and join the celebration of Victory in Europe!Read more

Pickering Station: Railway in Wartime 2018

Visit 'The Sidings', a wartime street featuring a 1940s public house & live music!Read more

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Second Series!

The NYMR is pleased to announce that ‘The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard’ television programme has been commissioned for a second series.

The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard Season 2 Press Release

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is pleased to announce that ‘The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard’ television programme has been commissioned for a second series, with filming commencing Friday 13 July. Series two will include six episodes for Channel 5, which will air in 2019.

Station Parking During 60s Fest

There will be limited parking at stations along the line as we prepare for and during 60s Fest, 14 & 15 July 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many of our frequent questions are listed here to help you arrange your visit and enjoy your day travelling along the line.

Grosmont Station Webcam

See what's going on at Grosmont Station & the movement of our fleet with our live webcam.

Tickets & Timetable

The North York Moors Historical Railway Trust is a not-for profit charity. Every visitor that travels contributes towards preserving our locomotives and rolling stock.

Grosmont Station

Moorlander Lunch

May 2018 to February 2019

Map of the Railway

Santa Specials Pickering 2018

*Tickets will go on sale 23 August at 10:00.* Join Santa and his special helpers on a magical adventure aboard the Santa Express, which will take you on a festive journey you won’t forget!

Goathland Webcam

New for 2018: See our heritage engines climb Goathland Bank with our live webcam.

Annual Steam Gala 2018

North Yorkshire Moors Railway will host its Annual Steam Gala from Friday 28th September to Sunday 30th September!

Railway in Wartime 2018

Relive the amazing spirit and camaraderie of World War II and enjoy the various re-enactments, entertainment and vehicle displays along the line.

Heartbreak after vandals attack heritage railway carriages

In the early hours of Sunday 23rd July 2017, North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s (NYMR’s) historic teak carriages were deliberately vandalised. The carriages were parked in the siding, at the far side of the main visitor car park at Pickering.