The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced two more legendary steam locomotives that will complete its Rockstar Engine special services. Joining the previously announced Peppercorn Class A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado, are No. 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ and No. 4079 ‘Pendennis Castle’ for a series of services this summer and autumn.
Visitors can ride behind No. 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’, courtesy of the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Ltd. from Friday 18th – Sunday 20th September and Saturday 17th – Monday 20th October 2026. No. 4079 ‘Pendennis Castle’ will be hauling services on Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th and Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th October 2026 courtesy of Didcot Railway Centre. All steam services are pre-booked and seat allocated, meaning guests secure a seat to ride behind legendary locomotives for an unforgettable journey.
To make the journey extra special, upgrades are available including a Fish & Chips service on 19th-20th October where guests can tuck into a lunch from award-winning Cappleman’s for £60 per person. Souvenir & Snack Packages are available for £60 which include a commemorative Bridge 42 magnet and keyring, plus a drink from the buffet and a traybake or biscuit as you travel through the North York Moors National Park. Alternatively, add a tasty sharing bag to your booking which includes a selection of sweet and savoury treats and drinks. Each package includes; orange juice, lemonade, Lottie Shaw biscuits, Lottie Shaw fudge, and Piper’s Crisps.
No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley’s visit is part of the celebrations of innovation, speed, and elegance marking the 150th anniversary of the railway legend, Sir Nigel Gresley. No. 60007 is a renowned member of the LNER A4 Pacific class, designed by the celebrated railway engineer, Sir Nigel Gresley. Built at Doncaster works, No. 4498 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ entered service in 1937 following a naming ceremony at Marylebone station on 26th November. It was the 100th Gresley Pacific built by the London and North Eastern Railway. This steam service locomotive was mainly based at London King’s Cross, with a spell at Grantham during World War II, and was briefly re-numbered as No. 7 before becoming No. 60007 when the LNER was merged into British Railways.
No. 4079 ‘Pendennis Castle’, a genuine racing legend, was built in 1924; its claim to fame dates back to 1925 when it was lent by the GWR to the London & North Eastern Railway for trials against Sir Nigel Gresley’s mighty new Pacifics. Out-performing her competitions, No. 4079 was extremely popular and the GWR sent Pendennis Castle to stand alongside ‘Flying Scotsman’ at the 1925 British Empire Exhibition at Wembley with a notice proclaiming her to be the most powerful passenger express locomotive in Britain.
Charlotte Hawes, Events & Guest Experience Manager at NYMR, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ and ‘Pendennis Castle’ to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. They both truly are icons of the steam age with remarkable stories, and the chance to travel behind them through our spectacular moorland scenery is something really special. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to ride behind such genuine pieces of railway history.”
Tickets for all of the pre-booked Rockstar Engine steam services are available now. Adults £35.00, Children £17.50, Members £30.00, Carers £15.00.
To find out more about the special services and to book tickets, visit www.nymr.co.uk/rockstars
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