Trains & Railways

A train driver with lots of steam at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Film trail among North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s 2024 season highlights

The trail will showcase some of the blockbuster films and TV series that have been filmed in and around the railway in Yorkshire. 

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Yorkshire’s Pullman dining services feature 50th anniversary menu

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has launched its Pullman dining services for 2023, including a 50th anniversary pullman menu to mark its golden anniversary.

Snowdon Mountain Railway

Snowdon Mountain Railway to return to the summit for the first time since 2019

The railway’s summit service will recommence and Hafod Eryri, the summit visitor centre, will reopen on 13th May.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Full steam ahead: a group trip to the Isle of Wight full of nostalgia and surprise

Geoff Allen, Travallen Travel & Events, shares the highlights of their recent group trip to the Isle of Wight which involved sunshine, history and a steam train experience. 

Sir Nigel Gresley steam train

Exclusive journey for groups to mark return of iconic steam locomotive

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced a series of exclusive journeys to celebrate the return of locomotive No. 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley, which is back in service after a seven-year overhaul.

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle

Clearing up the difference between Eurotunnel and Eurostar once and for all

The Channel Tunnel may have been linking the UK to mainland Europe for 27 years, but there still seems to be some confusion about which is which. Look no further…

Ullswater 'Steamers', Cumbria

Scenic cruise and retro steam train journey among new VIP experiences in Cumbria

A new group package launched by Ullswater ‘Steamers’ and Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is said to allow groups to immerse themselves in two areas of the Lake District National Park with a combined VIP tour.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Dining experiences on offer at The North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Bookings are now being taken for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Pullman dining experience, operating along the retro line from early April until the end of October 2022.