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.
13. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
A friendly wave for those hoping to catch a glimpse of the man himself Photo: Richard Ponter
14. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Walking back for lunch Photo: Richard Ponter
15. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Hayley Atwell being fitted with her safety harness Photo: Richard Ponter
16. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Hayley Atwell climbs down from the carriage Photo: Richard Ponter