The action, which takes place on the back of a specially designed train carriage, is being filmed at the normally tranquil Levisham Station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Photographer Richard Ponter captured the megastar while filming with co-star Hayley Atwood.
9. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Hayley Atwell eyes the equipment for her stunt Photo: Richard Ponter
10. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
A friendly wave for reporters at Levisham Station Photo: Richard Ponter
11. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Dozens of people are involved in setting up the shot Photo: Richard Ponter
12. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Hayley Atwell with Tom Cruise in the background Photo: Richard Ponter