The NYMR season finally got underway on Saturday after months of delay caused by the coronavirus outbreak. All along the route, people in trackside houses came to wave at the train, welcoming it back as it meandered through the undulating countryside. Photographers positioned themselves at vantage points along the line and onboard the train people smiled and chatted as they enjoyed the journey.
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There's nothing quite like a journey on a steam railway Photo: North Yorkshire Moors Railway
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Justin and Jill were camping in the area having travelled up from Northamptonshire.
Jill said: "It was a last minute decision to join the train, we were going to just watch it pass, it's given us a break from driving." Photo: Louise Perrin
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John, from Mansfield with his dog, Oscar.
He said: I love steam trains, I wanted to help kick start things off again. I think its nice and just chilled. Photo: Louise Perrin
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It's good to have them back! Photo: Charlotte Graham (via NYMR)