Iconic locomotive Flying Scotsman is scheduled to run a series of special services in North Yorkshire this autumn.
The famous engine No 60103 will take to the tracks of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in October and November.
Rail enthusiasts and families can book their seats on this ‘once-in-a-lifetime experience’, enjoying a return journey between Grosmont and Pickering – a scenic stretch of the NYMR’s heritage line through the North York Moors National Park.
The event, in partnership with the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd, is part of the Railway 200 celebrations.
Visitors can pre-book seats for a return journey, with departures at 8.45am, 11.40am, or 3pm for approximately two hours 35 minutes of immersive steam travel.
Other non-seat-allocated services between Pickering, Grosmont and Whitby hauled by different locomotives will be running on these dates and visitors are welcome to board these services with a valid Flying Scotsman ticket.
Tickets for the journey start at £54.50 per person and with the donation fare, the NYMR can claim Gift Aid for every £1 donated to receive an extra 25p from the Treasury.
These funds will go towards the ongoing preservation of the much-loved heritage railway.
As a thank you, visitors that choose the donation fare will receive a £9 voucher to spend in the station shop or tearoom. An early bird offer is available, for those who book before 31 August there will be a 10% discount.
Laura Strangeway, chief executive of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, said: “We’re proud to welcome Flying Scotsman back to the NYMR as part of Railway 200.
“This is a unique opportunity for visitors to step back in time and experience the golden age of rail travel in one of the UK’s most breathtaking landscapes. It’s a celebration of our past and a moment to inspire future generations of railway enthusiasts.”
Refreshments will be available at Pickering, Goathland, and Grosmont stations, with onboard snacks and drinks served onboard. The station shops will stock a selection of Flying Scotsman-themed souvenirs and memorabilia.
To find out more and to book tickets, visit the NYMR website.