The NYMR runs several special events through the year, usually revolving around a particular theme.

Steam and Diesel Galas are weekend events (sometimes extended to Friday and/or Monday) popular with heritage railway enthusiasts.
On these days, a full timetabled service is run alongside extra trains, such as local shuttle services and demonstration freight trains.
The LNER Gala in April 2008 (which featured all three of the UK's operational Gresley A4 pacifics) attracted thousands of visitors.

The War-Time Weekend is a demonstration of the operation of railways in the UK during the Second World War.
The stations are decorated to appear as they would in war time: sandbags are used around entrances, windows are taped up and station names are covered.
Many period re-enactors attend in military or civilian costume to add to the authenticity.
Periodic entertainment takes place, and there are events such as mock air-raids.
Usually a period dance and a military parade will take place; also a wreath is laid in memory of those railwaymen who have died in service as a result of war.
Levisham railway station is rechristened as Le Visham, a fictional town in occupied France.

Santa Special trains are run in the Christmas period, complete with Elves, Santa's Grotto, presents and mince pies.
The winter scenery of the North York Moors National Park adds to the charm of these events.

Other special events include a Vintage Vehicle Weekend, Music on the Moors and a Wizard Weekend.
The NYMR runs several special events through the year, usually revolving around a particular theme.
Steam and Diesel Galas are weekend events (sometimes extended to Friday and/or Monday) popular with heritage railway enthusiasts. On these days, a full timetabled service is run alongside extra trains, such as local shuttle services and demonstration freight trains. The LNER Gala in April 2008 (which featured all three of the UK's operational Gresley A4 pacifics) attracted thousands of visitors.
The War-Time Weekend is a demonstration of the operation of railways in the UK during the Second World War. The stations are decorated to appear as they would in war time: sandbags are used around entrances, windows are taped up and station names are covered. Many period re-enactors attend in military or civilian costume to add to the authenticity. Periodic entertainment takes place, and there are events such as mock air-raids. Usually a period dance and a military parade will take place; also a wreath is laid in memory of those railwaymen who have died in service as a result of war. Levisham railway station is rechristened as Le Visham, a fictional town in occupied France.
Santa Special trains are run in the Christmas period, complete with Elves, Santa's Grotto, presents and mince pies. The winter scenery of the North York Moors National Park adds to the charm of these events.
Other special events include a Vintage Vehicle Weekend, Music on the Moors and a Wizard Weekend.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway