No. 45596 Bahamas Visit

5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 & 13 April

Thanks to the Bahamas Locomotive Society, this iconic locomotive will be running on our standard services this April, offering visitors the chance to witness its power and charm up close. Whether you're a dedicated railway enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable day out, don’t miss this special opportunity to see Bahamas in action.

The Story of Bahamas

Built in 1934 by the North British Locomotive Company in Glasgow, Bahamas was part of the iconic Jubilee Class of locomotives, designed by the renowned William Stanier for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS). Entering service in January 1935, it became a true workhorse of the railway network. In 1936, the locomotive was named Bahamas, after the beautiful islands in the Caribbean, reflecting its strong ties to the Commonwealth. Following nationalisation in 1948, Bahamas was renumbered to 45596 and spent time operating from various locations, including Edge Hill, Liverpool.

In the 1960s, Bahamas underwent significant modifications to improve its performance, including an overhaul that allowed it to run more efficiently on lower-quality coal. Although it had a relatively short period of active service after these changes, Bahamas captured the hearts of many, and in 1967, a group of passionate enthusiasts (Bahamas Locomotive Society) managed to save it from being scrapped. Thanks to their efforts, Bahamas was preserved and has since become a beloved symbol of the golden age of steam. Now, we are proud to bring this remarkable locomotive to the NYMR, where visitors will have the chance to experience its timeless power and elegance.

Join us as we celebrate this masterpiece of railway history and the ongoing legacy of steam travel:

Step aboard a heritage train and enjoy the scenic journey from Pickering to Grosmont through the breath-taking North York Moors, powered by No. 45596 Bahamas.

Service Times

Each service is hop-on, hop-off, with no allocated seating, allowing you to break your visit up and explore all our heritage stations. Our Standard Red and Blue Timetable will be operating during the locomotive’s visit and the planned services which it will be hauled by No. 45596 Bahamas are:

Red Timetable

10:35 Grosmont to Pickering
12:00 Pickering to Grosmont
14:40 Grosmont to Pickering
16:15 Pickering to Grosmont

Blue Timetable

10:40 Grosmont to Pickering
12:10 Pickering to Grosmont
17:05 Grosmont to Pickering

Fares

The locomotive is scheduled to run on our standard services during its visit, with this in mind, our standard 2025 fares apply. Prices start from £49.50 for a Standard Adult Day Rover, or £99 for a Standard Family (2x Adult & 2x Children). Tickets bought online more than 4-days in advance of your travel date have an automatic 10% discount applied. If you also opt to choose our Donation Fare, you will receive a Thank You Voucher worth up to 15% of your ticket fare (max voucher value £30) to use in our shops or tea rooms.

The Annual Pass & Travel Pass are valid for these services.

Please note that this service does not run on Wednesday 9 April.