The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced that tickets for this year’s Santa Specials are now on sale.

As it is now only 150 days until Christmas, the railway is ramping up its efforts to make this year’s period of festive fun special. The railway’s famous Santa Express with Santa and his team of elves will be running at weekends on 25th and 26th November, 2nd and 3rd, 9th and 10th, 16th and 17th, and 23rd and 24th December.

To make the countdown to this year’s specials even better, the railway called upon the local sculptors, Sand in your Eye, to create a striking sand sculpture of Father Christmas next to a steam train on the beach at Whitby.

The Santa Specials give families the chance to come away with some enchanting memories after travelling from either Pickering or Grosmont stations while they enjoy an enchanting Christmas experience meeting Santa Claus and his jolly helpers as they pass through the heritage carriages.

Provided that children have managed to stay on Santa’s nice list this year, they will receive a special gift. During the hour-long return train journey Santa’s Helpers will help everyone join in festive fun and games.

Each year, tickets for the magical adventure on the Santa Specials soon sell out, so anyone wanting to enjoy a festive journey they won’t forget should book now, as Yule not want to miss it!

Further information about the specials and booking details are online at nymr.co.uk/santa-specials or contact Customer Services on 01751 472508, lines are open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Chris Price, General Manager at NYMR, said, “We’re once again thrilled to be holding the Santa Specials for another year of festive fun. This is always an extremely popular service and the lead up to Christmas is always such an exciting time. We love that families and groups from all over come to Yorkshire to experience this dazzling event.”