North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced the launch of its new Santa Specials services.

Taking place over the festive season, on select dates from November 30 until Christmas Eve, the services will feature a cast of jolly railway characters.

Starting at Pickering Station, visitors will be greeted by decorative lights, real Christmas trees, and festive music.

There will also be a festive signal box, a place to take a Christmas selfie, and a tearoom offering hot chocolate and mince pies.

The festive stalls in the Christmas emporium will be chock full of holiday gifts.

Santa Claus himself will even make an appearance.

Each child will receive an Edmondson Railway ticket, in a nod to the traditional system for recording railway fares introduced in the 1840s, along with a limited-edition toy.

Children will receive a special Edmondson Railway ticket as a memento of the experienceChildren will receive a special Edmondson Railway ticket as a memento of the experience (Image: Ed Sykes)

Laura Strangeway, CEO at the NYMR, said: "This year, we've reimagined our Santa Specials to create an unforgettable Christmas experience for families.

"We wanted to bring the magic of Christmas to life, not just through our stunning surroundings but by immersing our guests in a storybook experience where they can become part of the adventure.

"It’s a traditional Yorkshire Christmas with something for the whole family to enjoy."

Tickets are available now, including at early bird discounts, from www.nymr.co.uk/santa.