Historic North York Moors Railway carriages back in action after vandal attack

Four of the eight varnished teak North York Moors Railway carriages are now back up and running after being damaged by vandals.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Aug 2017, 10:55 BST
Updated 11th Sep 2017, 11:58 BST
A steam train pulls into Goathland Station bound for Pickering on the North York Moors Railway. Picture: Bruce RollinsonA steam train pulls into Goathland Station bound for Pickering on the North York Moors Railway. Picture: Bruce Rollinson
A steam train pulls into Goathland Station bound for Pickering on the North York Moors Railway. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

The historic train carriages, which date from between 1930 and 1950, were vandalised last month while parked at Pickering Railway Station’s main car park. Windows were smashed and the inside of the carriages were severely damaged.

General manager Chris Price said the fast response from businesses and the community meant the carriages were repaired very quickly.

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He said: “The carriages have now been professionally cleaned and temporary light fittings have been used until we can replace them with heritage lighting.

Picture issued by North York Moors Railway of one of a set of antique train carriages that were vandalisedPicture issued by North York Moors Railway of one of a set of antique train carriages that were vandalised
Picture issued by North York Moors Railway of one of a set of antique train carriages that were vandalised

“The buffet bar, which was the most badly damaged of the set, will not be running this season; however we have made provisions for a replacement bar so that all services can operate.

“The other carriages are currently being worked on by the Carriage and Wagon Department.

“We kindly ask that any future donations be given to our new ‘Yorkshire’s Magnificent Journey Appeal’, which includes safeguarding, preserving and protecting these carriages.”

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