EVENT
Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age
Pickering | Pickering
🖼️Exhibitions & Displays
About this event
Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age is part of the programme at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in Pickering.
"We're delighted to be welcoming, No. 4079 Pendennis Castle to the NYMR, courtesy of the Didcot Railway Centre." Built at Swindon in 1924, she outpaced Flying Scotsman in the 1925 trials and later hauled iron ore in Western Australia.
What to expect:
- Remaining dates Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2026; she also ran on 3 and 4 October
- Saturday departures from Pickering at 09:55 and 13:05, returning at 12:45 and 17:00
- Sunday departures from Pickering at 09:30 and 13:15, returning at 12:55 and 17:05
- Services run through the North York Moors National Park between Pickering and Grosmont
- Since an update on 12 August these run as Standard Services, so "standard Day Rover and Short Journey tickets can be used on them"
- Hop on and hop off other standard services through the day
More Details
Booking
Book in advance
Arrival
Anytime
Parent Must Stay
Yes, required
Group Size
Large (30+)
Pricing
Location
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Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions about Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age
How much does Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age cost?
For ticket prices for Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age, see the official event page or booking link.
When does Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age take place?
Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age runs from Saturday, 10 October 2026 to Sunday, 11 October 2026.
Where is Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age held?
Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age is held at Pickering in Pickering.
Is Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age indoor or outdoor?
Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age has both indoor and outdoor elements, so it works in any weather.
Do I need to book in advance for Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age?
Yes, advance booking is required for Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age — book via the official event page.
