The North Yorkshire Moors Railway have released details of their annual 1940s weekend
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway commemorates World War Two at four of its stations during the 1940s-themed weekend, which attracts hundreds of military re-enactors and visitors in period costume.
The family-friendly event, which runs from October 11-13, includes activities suitable for all ages.
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Hide AdThere will be live music, a recreation of a rationing-era British restaurant, and re-enactment displays along the line.
There's a new D-Day exhibition at Pickering Station, while at Levisham Station children can watch an interactive show telling the story of a young evacuee sent to East Yorkshire.
At Grosmont Station there will be period fairground rides, military vehicles, a vintage sweet shop and children's games organised by Eden Camp.
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Hide AdSteam services will be running as normal from Pickering to Grosmont, and passengers are able to buy hop-on, hop-off tickets.
Pickering Station
- Wartime street
- The Sidings
- Visual display of the first 24 hours on the D-Day beaches
Goathland Station
- Home Guard demonstrations
Levisham Station
- Living history displays
- Interactive show telling the story of a Hull schoolgirl evacuated to the East Yorkshire countryside
Grosmont Station
- Eden Camp takeover. Fairground rides, military vehicles, vintage sweet shop and children's games