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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary by recreating the first official passenger service using the same two locomotives it did in 1973, as well as three of its original service volunteers.
Chris Cubitt and Terry Newman will be back as footplate crew, whilst John Bruce will be operating the signal box on the 1330 departure from Grosmont Station replicating their roles on the same day, 50 years later with the same locomotives.
Another long-standing volunteer, John Hunt, will be doing a book signing of his latest book North Yorkshire Moors Railway Golden Jubilee. The book takes the reader on a journey along the entire original route from Whitby through to Pickering with visuals to allow the reader to compare the railway of old to how it runs today.
Chris Price, NYMR CEO said, “Celebrating 50 years of the railway is an incredible achievement. We are so grateful to each and every member of staff and volunteers who continue to spread the joy and knowledge of steam trains to all of our visitors. For some of the team this anniversary is extra special because they have worked at the NYMR since the first day in 1973 when the Duchess of Kent officially opened the railway. John Bruce, Chris Cubitt, John Hunt, and Terry Newman are still working full steam ahead as the NYMR continues its journey. The preservation of the railway means future generations can enjoy it for years and years to come.”
Renowned historian and expert on the NYMR, Ron Pickering, will also be giving a captivating talk ‘Celebrating 50 Years’ of the railway line.
While travelling on the heritage railway, visitors can take in the breath-taking scenery of the North York Moors National Park, including Goathland railway station, known to millions as a filming location for the iconic Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The NYMR has also recently been used as a location for the latest films in the Mission: Impossible and Indiana Jones franchises.
The NYMR welcomes over 300,000 visitors every year and relies on a dedicated team of full-time staff and over 900 active volunteers to run and maintain the 24 miles of heritage railway.
Where: Grosmont, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
When: 26 Apr 2023
Credit: Charlotte Graham/North Yorkshire Moors Railway/Cover Images
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