Following a review at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) a four-coach teak set of carriages will return to the Pickering to Grosmont services in time for the Annual Steam Gala (24th-27th September).
The four teak carriages in question are three LNERCA (LNER Coach Association) vehicles – brake coach 43567 and coaches 23956 and 56856 – plus NYMR’s own accessible coach, 42362.
LNER teak coaches were iconic varnished wooden passenger carriages built primarily between the 1920s and 1940s, known for their distinctive teak paneling and Gresley design.
Laura Strangeway, Chief Executive of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, said: “We are very happy to see the teak carriages return to the track this year.
“The heritage appeal of the coaches is undeniable and I’m sure they will enhance our passengers’ visits to the Annual Steam Gala as they travel through the stunning scenery of the North York Moors National Park in such style.
“We would like to thank our colleagues at LNERCA, our Carriage and Wagon team and everyone who has championed the restoration of these teak carriages.”
Further updates and information on the Annual Steam Gala will be available in due course via the NYMR website and social media channels.
