Passengers travelling from Monday, August 17 to Sunday, August 30 will be able to travel twice daily on 'The Optimist'. The service, which departs at 9.20am and 12.00pm allows visitors ample time to explore the historic seaside town of Whitby before embarking on the return journey to Pickering station. For more information visit www.nymr.co.uk.
1. New NYMR "The Optimist" service runs non-stop from Pickering to Whitby
Fireman James Conway Photo: James Hardisty
2. New NYMR "The Optimist" service runs non-stop from Pickering to Whitby
Station Foreman Peter Blake welcoming a customer aboard Photo: James Hardisty
3. New NYMR "The Optimist" service runs non-stop from Pickering to Whitby
Jane Thomas inspecting the tickets of Andrew and Dawn Melrose with grandson Riley Wallace Photo: James Hardisty
4. New NYMR "The Optimist" service runs non-stop from Pickering to Whitby
Jamie Suter cleaning the carriage as part of the Covid-19 safety precautions Photo: James Hardisty