Steam Locomotive Footplate Ride to Whitby! On the North Yorkshire Moors Railway!

[@gazzertrn]

That fireman should be "On the busses " with Reg Varney, and olive . Love the vid , real characters full of life and enthusiasm .

[@simonvancoevorden295]

True ! He also looks a bit like the lovely Eric Sykes .

[@ZX600E7]

Anyone else think the fireman looks like Eric Sykes. Great video.

[@GenaF]

Yes he does. I was trying to think who he looked like 😂

[@joshweinstein5345]

Seeing all the inner workings of how these great trains operate along with the sounds, the sights, the jolly fireman, the pheasants practically racing the locomotive, this is just one of the best train videos I've ever seen. What a treat. Kudos.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks so much, Josh. It’s always great to receive comments like this! It’s an awesome railway and we’re lucky to have it on our doorstep.

[@edwardshotton8383]

🛤

[@macjim]

As always, an excellent programme and one I've visited, and travelled on many times. I'm a former steam loco driver working on the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway in Scotland, and remember one holiday in North Yorkshire when I was based in Pickering. I’d mentioned to the footplate crew that I was a driver while in conversation with them; they asked me where was I staying? I replied Pickering and I was getting the train back… to my delight, they said ‘hop on!’ I ended up travelling from Grosmont to Pickering on the footplate with them… it was wonderful especially the climb up to Goathland. At the end of the journey, I gave them some money for a pint and thought I’d given them a tenner but that evening, when I went to the pub ( not the same pub), I discovered I’d given them a £20 note! That would have kept them in a few beers that night and they must have been surprised at what I gave them, it was worth it though… 🚂

[@mlowbridge2988]

Excellent video to start the year,great to see the old boys do what they love

[@lyndadavison8075]

Yorkshire Wanderer what a day out, I feel I was on the train myself! You always manage to show us another Yorkshire surprise, this one perhaps inspiring a new generation of volunteers. Thank you for another great Yorkshire adventure, I always enjoy and appreciate the quality of your videos!

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thank you!! 🙂

[@eliotreader8220]

@@NorthYorkshireWanderer it looks like you had a great time having a footplate ride on that Standard four tank engine. I am guessing that the loco crew sent you out to the refreshment room to fill up their tea cans

[@mattnimmo]

I've been travelling to Pickering, Goathland, Grosmont & Whitby for forty years, now and still can't get enough of Yorkshire & the NYMR. The video brings back many, happy family trips. Thanks, Andrew.

[@sephirothff7ps164]

had to re-watch again😉😉👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@keithdonnellan5564]

Thanks for a great video - we must keep the steam invention alive. It's beautiful and reminds you of today's railways that would not have existed but for steam.

[@johncloar1692]

Thanks for thanking me along !!!

[@barryjgalbraith2635]

Fantastic video. Thanks for a lovely experience. Maybe some day I’ll get to visit the railway.

[@maggiemitchell4359]

Amazing video ,you can see the pure joy and pride on Alan and Mike's faces .

[@N4BGZ]

I don't believe that there is any place in the world as unique and quaint at the english country side. Beautiful

[@robertcharlessceats3647]

A great video, super scenery , excellent choice of accompanying music - loved the piece playing on the return between Goathland and Levisham and yes, I do not think you could have had a better more friendly crew than Alan and Mike. A wonderful experience. Thanks

[@andrewwilliams2353]

A great video clip of a wonderful place to be. Back in the 1990s some friends invited me to join them for a week's holiday in a rented house in Goathland. I didn't know what to expect and I'd never been in N Yorks before. I fell in love with it immediately. All you could hear was the bleating of sheep, a light aircraft flying overhead and the sound of a steam engine puffing up the bank nearby. Our house was right by the bridge over the line there. It was as if our car had turned into a time machine and taken us back 60 years. In those days the line terminated at Grosmont so it's good to see they've extended the run now to Whitby. Long live the North Yorkshire Moors Railway ! Oh yes, I like the music backing here too. Well done that Wanderer !

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Andrew! 👍🏼 I love Goathland.

[@Simon_Nonymous]

Love it even though I am an East Lancs Railway man having lived next to it for over 30 years... your outro guitar music is still the best, I should learn to play it really!

[@orchidhouse297]

A lovely relaxing episode. I've ridden that line a few times in the past. It was great to see it from the cab of a locomotive.

[@JH-1945]

Thank you for sharing this video. I went on the NYMR last week with my dad and I really enjoyed it. Although I’m female, I love steam trains and you just can’t beat the sound of a steam locomotive chug chug chugging along. This video has given me an insight into what the footplate ride entails as I’m very much thinking about having that once in a lifetime experience for myself 😊

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Glad you enjoyed it! I hope you get to do it! 🚂

[@LittleKenny]

About half way through I realized my face was getting sore and I realized I'd been smiling the whole time. Thank you.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Haha glad you enjoyed it 🙂 thanks for the comment 👍🏼

[@KeithGordon]

Yet another beautifully filmed, informative, and interesting video. Your excitement at travelling on the footplate was tangible. Your videos are better quality and better viewing than almost all of TV's output these days. Thank you so much for all the research, time and sheer hard work that must go into each of your videos.

[@ianwaudby7737]

Almost as good as being there. Thanks for a great video....

[@sarahhall738]

On holiday a couple of years ago I spent all day on Pickering station dad had never seen me go off to watch trains that quick before.

[@chrisbolton5461]

You keep producing quality videos. This one highlights the effort that goes into running a heritage railway. Great footage as always.

[@celtickhan6136]

Undoubtedly the best heritage steam and diesel trains ever. We love the NYMR the people are so friendly.

[@1Goldsteam]

Yet another fantastic video, well done Andrew

[@stevetrotter1286]

Your best one yet mate absolutely brilliant 🤩 loved it great job well done 👍

[@johnsamson-snell9558]

A huge thank you for this video. I have shared it with all my family as the NYMR was a huge part of my life from the 70’s. I used to visit each year with my father (ex. LMS man ) who retired early then became a fireman/driver for many years until he died in 2002. The last time I fired (passed cleaner) on the railway was on 80135 on my Dad’s funeral train. Eric (the black 5 ) was my Dad’s favourite engine and I remember George (Stephenson) another black 5. Life took over so I’ve not worked on the NYMR since that last turn in 2002 but I have since driven and fired on the main line but not for 15 years. Life just takes over and runs away with time sadly. Thanks for all the happy memories.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers John. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing it 👍🏼

[@philhamerton7497]

This was really good, nicely put together, with minimal commentary!!

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Phil!

[@andiscott8470]

Many thanks for sharing the video, it was a joy to watch! When I was about 7, we visited Didcot railway museum (1987 or so) and unbeknown to my brother and myself, my dad had arranged for us to go one way each on the footplate, along the line. We found the "footplate pas" for each of us when going through things after father passed away 2 years ago. Very fond memories, and this video really made me quite emotional. Thank you 😊👍

[@bryancooper2479]

Great video the good old days

[@stephengreen6338]

My dad was the fireman on the hull to Withernsea line back in the late fifties/sixties, on one of his first outings he fell asleep due to the warmth, and rhythm of the train, and the driver had to shovel some coal, he forgive him, due to some of the long shifts, and just me being his first born keeping him awake the night before. tiring, but happy days, as always Andrew nice vid, good health.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Stephen. Hard work being a fireman!

[@dollyhare5186]

Really enjoyed this!

[@philippankhurst6680]

I enjoyed that, almost as much as you did !

[@johntait491]

A first class video. Thank you.

[@MWMTV1]

I love the way you pronounce Moo-ers 😊another fantastic video - thanks 🙏

[@PaulHumphrey-eb8tb]

Well made video Thank you we sat and Enjoyed better than some of the rubbish On TV 😊

[@harrycutts2045]

What an amazing experience, I'm not at all jealous, he said gritting his teeth. LOL. Another great video and thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Harry. It’s definitely something I recommend doing!

[@diwarburton5369]

You brought the whole experience to life. Another great video.

[@timosha21]

Choo choo! I'm a train and I approve this video! 🚂

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Tim! I just watched your upside down monorail video - hard to believe how old it is! Something very futuristic about it.

[@jillfoster6369]

That was fabulous. Brought back many super memories from doing the same trip many years ago. It also shows how much amazing work the volunteers do. Thank you - loved it. 👏👏

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Jill!

[@snatch709]

Great video shows how hard they work to keep the train going, great privilege for you to be able to ride the footplate fab coverage

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Andy!

[@rachelwalker7091]

Fantastic video, the workings of the locos, the scenery , the camaraderie, the information, all great. Playing with a full size train set really (rules and regulations and hard work notwithstanding)!

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Rachel! It was definitely a fun day out!

[@andrewcrofts531]

Fascinating! Thanks Andrew, loved that one. Keep safe pal.

[@grahamnoel48]

Thank you for a great video. Always good to see a different part of the world from Adelaide South Australia

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Noel! 👍🏼

[@garysmith1156]

Loved your video I'm mad on steam trains and locomotive awesome mate

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Gary! 👍🏼

[@garysmith1156]

Keep up the good work mate

[@tri-trintwinboys]

Very beautiful ,scenic view

[@100SteveB]

A very enjoyable video, was great to come along for the ride. Hard to beat the atmosphere of a preserved railway.

[@windowlightstudios4733]

I want to go on a trip like this very badly one day. Hopefully later this year or next year as I love both the Yorkshire moors and old trains!

[@peterc4450]

Do it you'll not regret it, but you will if you don't.

[@harry-cf7sq]

Thanks for the work you do in making some great videos thank you

[@rugosetexture2716]

What a delight. Thanks very much for this.

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

Superb video which captures the magic of steaming through magnicent scenary. Thank you.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Malcolm! 👍🏼

[@NickB_Yorkshire]

Brilliant stuff Andrew. I’ve been visiting & staying in that area for over 50 years now and love it. When I was a kid it only ran from Grosmont to Goathland and back, so the trip was over all too soon. Listening to Alan recounting his tales and experiences was really interesting too. Keep up the good work 👍🏼😁

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Nick! 👍🏼

[@bramber69]

Very well filmed as good if not better than a television presentation and so interesting to see what is involved in railway operation.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@karengill8234]

Super video. Many thanks. ……

[@ashdrive]

Delightful video... Beautiful machines

[@garykuipers2696]

Thank you for the wonderful trip. The fireman resembles a fellow conductor I once worked with, a Mr. Marty Coyle. Picturesque countryside and well maintained facilities. Everyone seems so prim and proper, well done!

[@jakebuckley7911]

Brilliant been on 20142 when it was painted green at llangollen railway one of my favourite locos

[@Nenlothiel]

Beautiful video. Thank you!

[@asbonescemetery]

What a brilliant video the detail that has gone into this is absolutely astounding keep up the good work thank you

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Andrew! 👍🏼

[@wzahner]

WOW! Another absolutely brilliant video! A true adventure into a beautiful and interesting world. Thank you.

[@waterside13]

Brilliant video, privilege to ride the footplate.

[@dylansheppardmymodelrailway]

Fantastic video 👍 thanks for sharing brilliant to see all the cab inside 👍👍👍

[@terryansell6641]

Thanks for such a brilliant video thank you from New Zealand, we have been on this trip and would love to volunteer if I lived nearer.

[@lindakirk698]

Brill video. A real steam fanatics treat! Loved it - more please!! X

[@bryan3550]

What a magic experience, Andrew: I'm green with envy! Thanks for sharing it with us... 🙃

[@OutandAboutWithDavid]

Thumbs up 269. amazing video of the NYMR. Been on the trip a few years ago. I like the comment at 7:50 "that shall do". 19:00 at Goathland we got off for a walkabout as that is where Heartbeat was filmed. 31:40 Whitby is a great place the view of the abbey at 33:30 was fantastic.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Davey!

[@RebelWithACause-ts7de]

Pure Bliss and Magic

[@MurrayDagostino]

I’ve been on this line in 2004, from Pickerin to Grosmont, I still have the photos from that experience and I think have a movie or two made on a potato camera, which are available on my channel I think.

[@deewaters8994]

Wonderful as always.Brings back so many beautiful memories and much sadness for me but that's another story.

[@alansayers9637]

Great video, a big thank you to these wonderfull people keeping our relics alive. You really took me on an adventure and will make plans to experience the back in time ride. Thank you.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Alan!

[@dcallan812]

Nice to see whats going on behind the scenes We took some friends from the US on one of the Christmas lunch trips on the NYMR it was deep snow and SOOOooo cold. We drove from Saltburn to meet the train and had a fantastic trip. The staff were great.

[@matthewharty6531]

Thanks so much for your passion and love, that you've put into producing these videos. A fantastic and unique viewpoint of a wonderful journey through delightful scenery. Beautiful throughout cheers Andrew.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks for your comments Matthew - really, really appreciated!

[@glennwoods2462]

Thanks for a wonderful video... I liked the music on the return journey... What a character, that Alan... 👍👍🙂🙂

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Glenn 👍🏼

[@NIGELOWEN1898]

Good to see that you are enthusiastic about steam trains as well as your interest in local history. A nice video to watch.

[@marianwithrington6490]

That was such an enjoyable vlog. Just like actually being there. Thank you.🚂

[@rickgordongordonellissteel3761]

Great video!

[@gimbalair]

Great video Andrew, so pleased to be part of the Volunteer community at this incredible preserved railway. Will have to get you over to Wensleydale too.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks mate. It’s great that so many many of you volunteer! Yes, I’d definitely be interested in doing something on that railway too. It’s somewhere I’ve never visited.

[@AndrewCooper-eo7oh]

Thank very much I love all of it. Great. Can we have more. Thanks for a lover program.

[@celtickhan6136]

The driver and crew work extremely hard, unlike the drivers of trains today.

[@haroldpearson6025]

I'm 83, my dad was a driver on the LMS out of Saltley depot before during and after WW2. He had some wonderful stories. He often drove the express trains from Bham to London Euston where they would shovel 2tons of coal, the firing was shared between the driver and fireman. The time in those days was around 1hr 59min for the 110 MLS with a stop in Coventry. This sounds slow but it was an average of around 50mph. Keep in mind that breaking in those days was slower, for example they would have to start breaking 12mls outside London in order to safely stop at the buffers in Euston. He told me some harrowing stories of driving trains in the war. It's something that upsets me a little that during remembrance day the war railway staff get little or no mention.

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Excellent, a really interesting video. Thanks

[@TonyCarnell]

Yet another excellent video Andrew. 👍 When I get the notification that you've released a new one it always makes me smile because I know I'm in for a treat - and this one was no exception. The love and attention to detail that goes in to them is clear for all to see. All credit to you and please keep it up 🙂

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Tony! I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment 👍🏼

[@barbaralamson7450]

This is absolutely wonderful. And so beautiful. Thank you very much. 👍

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Barbara 👍🏼

[@Spankbucket]

Thanks for another great video which I thoroughly enjoyed. I used to be a regular on the NYMR but in recent years have been unable to continue the experience. Your brilliantly edited video brought me up to date.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Bernie! 👍🏼

[@justacrocodile9486]

I stumbled upon this somehow and just loved every minute. The steam engine with billowing clouds of smoke and the sound, beautiful English countryside and the two very lively good humoured volunteer fireman and driver, Alan and Mike. They must have so much vast knowledge between them which is well worth passing on. I do hope that this knowledge can be passed on to other younger volunteers so that the pleasure of steam engines can never be lost. Thank you for this lovely video, I only wish that some day I could be on this steam engine, but at least I have experienced it second hand and that makes me happy.

[@jackkreighbaum783]

I really enjoy your videos and the interpretations of the scenery. Good day from the USA.

[@l4bwx2]

Thank you! …another EXCELLENT video, and informative too! I saw your video on the KWVR (excellent video), so that is what led me to this one. (I had never ridden the KWVR, but I HAD ridden the NYMR (25 years ago), so I thought I’d see how you treated a railroad that I was familiar with. Your video was excellent! (When I rode the NYMR, I rode the train from Pickering to Goatland, and walked from there to Grossmont (that was as far as steam went, back then), rode the train back, requesting Newtondale Halt. I walked from there, back to Levisham and caught the train from there back to Pickering, quite a nice mix of railfan-ing, and nature hiking)

[@DurbanBoy1998]

Brilliant work Andrew :) many thanks good job

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Ant! 👍🏼

[@declanjoyce8640]

Really good....cheers

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Wow. Looks like you had a great day out. 👍

[@benhoward4294]

Very well documented mate. Good descriptive narrative and interaction with engine team. Lots to take in. Keep it up. Look forward to seeing more of your uploads. 👍👍

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Ben! 👍🏼

[@griswald322]

Loved the video. Have been coming up to North Yorkshire for more than 30 yrs and love this part of the world. I have enjoyed all your videos and this one especially brought back memories of a trip i had on the footplate of B1 61264 from Pickering to Grosmont and return. My kids paid for it as a 70th birthday present pre covid and i think it cost around £350. It probably is a lot more now but an experience to remember. Look forward to your next one. All the best.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thank you!

[@neiloflongbeck5705]

That footbridge at Goathland is a relatively recent addition to the station. IIRC it came from a station in County Durham. Eric Treacy was a famous railway photographer, so a very appropriate locomotive for you.

[@barbaraprest783]

Steam trains are wonderful - thank you 👏👏

[@jimmyscott9990]

I watched this the day it came out, love the NYMR I visit every year and do Pickering to Whitby its a lovely scenic route and the kids love it. Really cheers me up your videos mate. Reminds me of great times with the family so keep them coming been looking out for next one

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers mate. I’m back out filming very soon. Just took a bit of time off it to decide what I wanted to do with it going forwards. New website on the way & lots of videos planned for this year 👍🏼

[@yta6765]

Great video. The area I grew up in but is now a continent away. For some reason your friend on the footplate reminds me of Eric Sykes. The smile I think.

[@mikecondon9576]

I liked your production. It is very difficult to create long form content and sense that you found that. However, the production moves well and I really liked the focus on the crew and the interview with Alan. I am a very big fan of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and I would like to get there more often. When I have been there the experience is wonderful. However, the distance from home is a bit difficult for me. Through your excellent production I have been able to enjoy the NYMR from afar. Thanks

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Mike 👍🏼 The challenge was trying to strike the right balance between the interior & exterior shots as we went along, and keep the story moving. It’s watching it through the audience’s eyes that’s sometimes the trickiest bit. Doing this channel has taught me not to be precious about what I’ve shot. When I laid out all the useable footage onto the timeline before starting to edit it was at 1hr 50mins, so a lot went!

[@TheTouristLine]

Great video, you had me at the preview but it was worth the wait

[@MrAsBBB]

Fabulous

[@billhawksworth7637]

Another one to add to top notch collection 👌 Thank you young man

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Bill! 👍🏼

[@pim1234]

Real living machines !!