NYMR outlines what’s in store at its Annual Steam Gala

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has confirmed that next month’s Annual Steam Gala will feature a full steam locomotive programme, as steam returns to the popular heritage railway this Friday (2 September), following recent fire restrictions.

Laura Strangeway, director of corporate services and deputy CEO at NYMR, commented: “This summer has been a challenging one, with the dry weather sparking a number of lineside fires. The recent rain has reduced the fire risk sufficiently to allow us to bring steam back this week as part of a phased approach, guided by the North York Moors National Park.

“This also means that we can confirm that next month’s gala will live up to its billing and be a true celebration of steam locomotives.”

A line-up of over a dozen incredible locomotives will make their appearance at the NYMR Annual Steam Gala, which runs from 22nd to 25th September. The BR Standard 5 No.73156, which will be visiting courtesy of the Great Central Railway in Loughborough,  joins LNER A4 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ No. 60007 and No. 85 Taff Vale Railway Class 02 on the guest locomotive list at the highly-anticipated event, where visitors can also experience a host of exciting events and activities:

• The Annual Steam Gala Beer Festival at Goathland and Levisham stations will showcase a selection of real ales and ciders from local breweries including Breworks at Pickering, Whitby Brewery, Helmsley Brewery and Yorkshire Heart;
• Pickering Station will host an array of trade stalls featuring railway memorabilia and model railways;
• At Levisham Station there’ll be a demonstration shunting trains including Piglet’s Steam tram Lucie. There will also be a working display of vintage stationary engines, and the Levisham Station Tea Hut will be open for refreshments;
• At Grosmont Station, visitors will be able to visit the engine shed and see some of the restoration  projects currently taking place. 

Discounted four-day Steam Gala tickets are available for £126, with two-day and three-day options also available. Adult single day tickets are priced at £45.*

Those looking to go all out during the celebrations can book their spot on a Pullman Dining Train from Grosmont with lunch services departing at 12.30pm on the Thursday and Sunday, and evening services on the Friday and Saturday departing at 7.15pm.

What’s more, keep your eyes peeled for this year’s limited edition navy Steam Gala T-shirt, available to purchase online or on the day, for £19.50.

For further information of the locomotives taking part in the Annual Steam Gala and to purchase tickets visit, nymr.co.uk/steam-gala

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