HALF of the eight teak carriages vandalised last month are back running on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

The carriages, which were parked by Pickering station, were severely damaged in an overnight attack on July 22.

Dating from 1930 to 1950, they have regularly appeared in films and television, including Downton Abbey and the remake of Dad’s Army.

Railway general manager Chris Price said: “The fast response from businesses and the local community has meant that we have been able to turnaround four of the carriages very quickly.

“The carriages have now been professionally cleaned and temporary light fittings have been used until we can replace them with heritage lighting.

“The buffet bar which was the most badly damaged of the set, will not be running this season, however we have made provisions for a replacement bar so that all services can operate. The other carriages are currently being worked on."

Mr Price added: “We’re absolutely open as usual and are determined to giving visitors a memorable day out.”