A historic dining carriage has returned to service after a decade-long restoration project.
Car 79, the oldest Pullman dining coach at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), was built in 1928 and is now back on the rails, offering a unique heritage dining experience through the North York Moors.
The carriage was one of 29 all-steel Pullman cars built for the LNER and served until 1965.
Laura Strangeway, chief executive at NYMR, said: "Car 79 is a truly special part of the NYMR heritage, so it's incredibly exciting to see this beautifully restored carriage return to service.
"The scale and craftsmanship involved in the project have been remarkable, and we're so glad passengers can now experience it for themselves."
Diners can now enjoy a three-course Yorkshire meal aboard the carriage as part of the railway’s Autumn Pullman services, which run until November 4.
Car 79 was donated to the NYMR’s South Yorkshire Area Group in 1973, with restoration work beginning soon after.
The carriage arrived at the heritage railway in 1990.
Extensive restoration included roof and body repairs, a full rewire, marquetry restoration, and new carpets and upholstery.
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Ms Strangeway added: "The Autumn Pullman services are the perfect opportunity to step back in time whilst travelling on history through the stunning Moors – we hope diners will enjoy the unique character of Car 79 as much as we do."
Services depart Grosmont Station at 12.35pm, travelling to Pickering and back in a journey lasting around two hours and 45 minutes.
To find out more, visit: https://www.nymr.co.uk/pullman
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