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.
9. New NYMR "The Optimist" service runs non-stop from Pickering to Whitby
Masks are the new normal for staff at the station Photo: James Hardisty
10. New NYMR "The Optimist" service runs non-stop from Pickering to Whitby
Ticket inspector Jane Thomas Photo: James Hardisty
11. New NYMR "The Optimist" service runs non-stop from Pickering to Whitby
There is nothing to compare to the smell of a steam train Photo: James Hardisty
12. New NYMR "The Optimist" service runs non-stop from Pickering to Whitby
The Optimist will travel across the stunning North York Moors countryside Photo: James Hardisty