Levisham station in the sun, with a steam train departing in the distance.

Become a Member

New Tiered Memberships

We are excited to introduce a new tiered approach to annual Membership for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Trust.

With a choice of Member, Ambassador and Patron tiers, you can select the level of support that suits you, each with its own range of benefits and perks.

If you are lucky enough to live close to the railway in one of the following postcode areas, you can also benefit from our Ryedale discount across each tier: YO17, YO18, YO21, YO22, YO60, YO61 and YO62.

In recognition of your support, each tier includes a range of benefits, which you can compare below:

  1. Standard

    Tier 1

    No. 926 Repton is caught in the afternoon sunlight as it travels towards Grosmont along the river Esk.

    Perfect for NYMR lovers looking to enjoy regular updates and discounts

    Our Basic Tier £60.00 Non Ryedale Memberships

    Our Basic Tier £40.00 Ryedale Memberships

    • 50% discount on Standard Services
    • 5% off in Station Tea Rooms
    • 5% off in Station Shops
    • Free dog and bike travel
    • No online booking fees
    • Digital copies of our members’ magazine, Moors Line

  2. Ambassador

    Tier 2

    31466

    Ideal for those who want to make an impact whilst enjoying benefits

    Great All-round Tier £150.00 Non Ryedale Memberships

    Great All-round Tier £100.00 Ryedale Memberships

    • Free travel on Standard Services
    • 10% off in Station Tea Rooms
    • 10% off in Station Shops
    • Free dog and bike travel
    • No online booking fees
    • Digital copy of our members’ magazine, Moors Line - plus option to collect printed copy at a Station Shop
    • Free travel at the Annual Steam & Diesel Galas
    • 25% Off Santa Express Services
    • Invitation to the pre-season NYMR Supporters’ Day
    • Priority booking on selected ticketed events

  3. Patron

    Tier 3

    No. 44806 steams across Water Arc bridge in the autumn sun.

    Great for those wishing to contribute towards the future of the NYMR

    Our Top Tier £500.00 Non Ryedale Memberships

    Our Top Tier £335.00 Ryedale Memberships

    • Free travel on Standard Services
    • 10% off in Station Tea Rooms
    • 10% off in Station Shops
    • Free dog and bike travel
    • No online booking fees
    • Printed (sent to your home address) and digital copies of our members’ magazine, Moors Line
    • Free travel at the Annual Steam & Diesel Galas
    • 25% Off Santa Express Services
    • Invitation to the pre-season NYMR Supporters’ Day
    • Priority booking on selected ticketed events
    • Free car parking for one car

Junior, Joint Adult & Family Memberships

  1. A young rail fan smiles for the camera in NYMR branded red t-shirt, he is reflected in a carriage compartment door.
    Image courtesy: Nick Littlewood.

    Junior

    Junior Standard £20

    Juniors are classed as under 16 years old.

  2. A family enjoy ice creams at Grosmont Station.

    Family (1Ad+3Ch)

    Family 1Ad+3Ch Standard £75 (Ryedale £50)

    Family 1Ad+3Ch Ambassador £165 (Ryedale £115)

    Family 1Ad+3Ch Patron £505 (Ryedale £340)

    Family with one adult (16+ years old) and up to 3 children (under 16 years old).

  3. A family with three adults and three girls take a selfie at Whitby Station in front of a steam locomotive.

    Family (2Ad+3Ch)

    Family 2Ad+3Ch Standard £115 (Ryedale £75)

    Family 2Ad+3Ch Ambassador £265 (Ryedale £180)

    Family 2Ad+3Ch Patron £805 (Ryedale £540)

    Family with two adults (16+ years old) and up to 3 children (under 16 years old).

  4. A couple on the North Yorkshire Pullman celebrate by raising wine glasses to one another.

    Joint Adult

    Joint Adult Standard £100 (Ryedale £65)

    Joint Adult Ambassador £250 (Ryedale £165)

    Joint Adult Patron £800 (Ryedale £535)

What Membership Means

Become a member and help keep the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s story on track for future generations.

Rescued from closure in the 1960s through determination, fundraising and the support of passionate people, the railway continues to thrive thanks to our members, donors and visitors. Today, it costs more than £50,000 each week just to keep services running, alongside vital investment in our infrastructure and heritage.

By joining as a member, you are helping preserve Britain’s premier heritage railway while supporting the journeys, stories and experiences that bring it to life every day.

All benefits relate to the Member and do not apply to any accompanying visitors/guests (except children accompanying a Family Member to the limit indicated).

Buy Online

You can now purchase new memberships and renew existing memberships online through our payment provider, Stripe.

Junior, Single and Joint Memberships, along with Single and Joint Patron and Ambassador Memberships, are available online. If you would like to purchase a Family Membership, please visit Customer Services on Platform 1 at Pickering Station.

Please allow up to 14 working days for your new (or renewal) membership card to arrive.

Please select the required options below and a link for your chosen membership will be displayed to complete your purchase.

Our Charitable Purposes

The main purpose of NYMR Membership is to support the railway in delivering its charitable objectives. These include preserving and operating the historic railway line through the North York Moors National Park, alongside caring for heritage locomotives and rolling stock, historic railway buildings, bridges and structures, signalling systems, archives and artefacts, while continuing to run heritage train services across the line.

Terms & Conditions

Here are the general Terms & Conditions of Membership of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Trust.

Administration

  1. Each Membership is for a named or named individuals only and is not transferable or renewable by anyone else.
  2. A person can only have one Membership at any one time.
  3. Joint Memberships are for persons who are either married or in a civil partnership. All administrative contact and copy of MOORS LINE will be to the First Member.
  4. Membership starts on the day that we issue your Membership Card and expires on the last day of the same month in the appropriate renewal year e.g. if you join on 3rd April 2025 for one year then your Membership will expire on the 30 April 2026. Please allow 14 working days from your date of application to receipt of your Membership Card(s).
  5. We operate a rolling Membership renewal with a one month renewal grace period e.g. in the above example we will send you a reminder during the first week of April 2026 and, if you haven't renewed by the 31 May your Membership will lapse; If you renew between 1 and 31 May your Membership will still expire on 30 April 2026.
  6. You will be issued with (a) new Membership Card(s) at each renewal - these will show your Name, Membership Category and Number, the Expiry Date of your Membership and an identifying barcode.
  7. Membership Cards remain, at all times, the property of the Trust.
  8. Replacement Membership Cards can be provided by applying in writing to:
    Membership Administration,
    12 Park Street,
    Pickering,
    YO18 7AJ.
    You must provide the following information: Your full Name & Address, together with a copy of a document which verifies this. There will be a £5.00 administration charge for each replacement Card and a target turnaround of 5 working days.
  9. Membership does not convey any right to trespass on the railway beyond those areas providing public access.
  10. Membership Fees are not refundable.
  11. Membership of the Trust does not confer any rights or entitlement in respect of the Trust’s operating subsidiary.
  12. Any changes in Membership details (e.g. name or address) to be made in writing or by email to [email protected]

Annual General Meeting

  1. We will contact you every year to invite you to our Annual General Meeting.
  2. We will provide you with access to the Trust’s Annual Report and our Financial Accounts.
  3. Every member aged 16 and over has a vote on resolutions properly tabled for the Trust’s Annual General Meeting and for appointments to its Board of Directors. These votes are conducted by means of a members’ postal ballot.

Benefit Notes

All Membership benefits are at the discretion of the Trust Board and can be changed at any time. The current benefits are as follows:

  1. Standard services exclude special event trains, including but not limited to the Annual Steam Gala, Annual Diesel Gala, visiting locomotive services, and Santa Express services.
  2. To access member discounts, you must present a valid, in-date membership card in person. Discounts are non-transferable. Alcoholic products and Gift Card purchases are excluded from Station Shop & Tea Room discounts.
  3. The online booking fee is currently £1.50 for non-members.
  4. Members’ Magazine, Moors Line: Our quarterly NYMR magazine keeps you up to date with upcoming events, appeals, railway news, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the line. Digital editions are included with all membership tiers. Ambassador members can collect printed copies from any NYMR Station Shop, while Patron members receive printed copies delivered directly to their door.
  5. Ambassador and Patron tier members will receive an invitation to the pre-season NYMR Supporters’ Day, along with priority booking access to selected services.
  6. You may be asked to produce your Membership Card(s) when claiming any of the Benefits.

Operational

  1. When buying tickets on-line you will asked to provide your Membership Card Number. You also need to bring your Membership Card(s) with you to ensure that we are issuing tickets to the correct person(s).
  2. When visiting the railway and buying travel tickets at a Booking Office or products in the Station Shops or Tea Rooms you must be able to present your Membership Card(s) in order to obtain your discount.
  3. All tickets purchased on the train will be at the full fare.
  4. Some Membership tiers entitle the holder to free travel. If you have one of these Memberships you will still need to obtain a complimentary ticket to travel.
  5. Working volunteers may claim free travel on the NYMR subject to conditions. You will need to produce your ID Card. If you are unable to produced this, you will be required to pay the appropriate fare for your journey.

Updated: 31/05/2026