North Yorkshire Moors Railway Blog
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The North Yorkshire Moor Railway is one of the world's greatest heritage railway experiences with thrills and family fun at its heart. Find the latest blog posts from various departments across North Yorkshire Moors Railway about current tour schedules, history articles on railways, etc.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Blog
4d ago
Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Carriage Fitter Based in Pickering £24,088.68 per annum Full-time, Permanent Do you have experience working in a time-served practical maintenance or workshop role? Are you interested in using your skills and experience to keep our heritage carriages running? Would you like to be a part of maintaining and building on our reputation as one of the UK’s premier heritage railways? Yes ……. Then this could be the job for you! You will work in a team overhauling, repairing, and maintaining heritage traction and rolling stock to Network Rail standard ..read more
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Blog
5d ago
Come along and experience the sights and sounds of a 1950s Goods Train whilst enjoying refreshments from the Tea Rooms along our heritage line, the next date for 2024 is Sunday 28 July. The NYMR’s Goods Train will operate between Grosmont and will run to Goathland and back before working the full 18-mile stretch to Pickering and back to Grosmont: 1105-1120 Grosmont to Goathland 1205-1220 Goathland to Grosmont 1330-1445 Grosmont to Pickering 1500-1605 Pickering to Grosmont Volunteers from the NYMR Wagon Group will be on hand to chat about the stock and answer any queries you might have, you are ..read more
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Blog
5d ago
Come along and experience the sights and sounds of a 1950s Goods Train whilst enjoying refreshments from the Tea Rooms along our heritage line, the next date for 2024 is Sunday 30 June. The NYMR’s Goods Train will operate between Grosmont and will run to Goathland and back before working the full 18-mile stretch to Pickering and back to Grosmont: 1105-1120 Grosmont to Goathland 1205-1220 Goathland to Grosmont 1330-1445 Grosmont to Pickering 1500-1605 Pickering to Grosmont Volunteers from the NYMR Wagon Group will be on hand to chat about the stock and answer any queries you might have, you are ..read more
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Blog
6d ago
Based in Pickering. Salary £27,000 - £30,000 dependant on experience. Full-time, Permanent, working 5/7 days, including some weekends and Bank Holidays. Do you have experience working in an industrial, or construction environment, in a safety specialist role or supervisory role with safety responsibilities? Are you interested in working in a varied role with a friendly team? Would you like to help make a difference? Yes... Then this could be the job for you! You will: Support the H&S Manager in ensuring compliance with the NYMR Safety Management System (SMS) for all railway activities ..read more
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Blog
6d ago
Tearoom Catering Assistant Pickering Railway Station Seasonal - Shifts starting from 8am to 4.30pm £12.00 per hour. Would you like to join our friendly Tearoom Team, offering a first-class visitor experience to our customers, whilst working at one of Britain’s most popular Heritage Railways? We are currently recruiting tearoom catering assistant for our Pickering Station Tearoom, reporting to the tearoom supervisor. We are looking for candidates with experience in food preparation and service, and thrives in a busy environment. Experience preferred but not essential. You will; A ..read more
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Blog
6d ago
Episode 4 - Channel 5, 24 May, 8:00 pm In this episode, John, Peter, and Piglet venture into the Scottish Highlands. Their journey commences with a ride on a 'White' steam car, once used by American Presidents, crossing the Cairngorms Mountain range. Despite battling harsh Scottish weather, they reach Aviemore to board the majestic Black 5 train. Piglet arranges an observation carriage, offering breath-taking views along the river Spey, prompting an impromptu stop to fully appreciate the scenery. The following day begins with a steamboat trip on Loch Ness, encountering rough waters and engine ..read more
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Blog
2w ago
Episode 3 - Channel 5, 17 May, 8:00 pm In this episode, John, Peter, and Piglet explore the picturesque county of Dorset. Their journey kicks off by preparing the T3, a beautifully restored train for its maiden voyage, with John getting his hands dirty in the final preparations. As they embark, they reminisce about childhood holidays in Dorset while admiring the stunning countryside, passing Corfe Castle, a scene reminiscent of a fairytale. Their sweet tooth leads them to a traditional sweetshop before hopping on Young Buster, a steam-powered Leyland Sherpa, for a drive to Kimmeridge Bay. The ..read more
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Blog
3w ago
The Volunteer Voices exhibition was launched in 2023 in the refurbished Learning Coach at Goathland Station. The slides are now available for you to unearth the stories behind this iconic heritage railway, spanning five decades of camaraderie, dedication, and shared passion for preserving a bygone era. Download Full Pack Click images to enlarge If you would like to join our team of volunteers, please visit www.nymr.co.uk/volunteer for more information ..read more
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Blog
3w ago
Station Warden Hours of Work 15 - 18 over 3 or 4 evenings. 5pm - 8pm Salary: £12.00 per hour Contract: Seasonal to 3rd November 2024 Would you like to work in a varied role and have a positive effect on our staff and visitors experience? Do you have the flexibility to work some weekends and bank holidays? You Will Be a visible presence at the station for the last trains and passengers. Maintain cleanliness of our office buildings Keep station areas clean and secure the station site following the departure of the last train. Be a Keyholder Assist with onward travel arrangements in the event of ..read more