After 45 years of operating Pullman Dining services on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), the railway is celebrating the occasion by announcing the programme for next year's Pullman Moorlander services.
The Pullman Moorlander services are designed to preserving the rich heritage of railways, and for discerning passengers the promise a first-class dining experience surrounded by a perfect fusion of opulence and vintage charm. Services operate from Saturday, 10 February until 3 November, and to whet travellers appetite they will feature new seasonal menus with the very-best seasonal and locally produced produce.
Eash service is a memorable experience where guests are able to enjoy a three-course meal with a selection of artisan bread and butter at the table. Three delicious starters feature in the Spring Menu features including spring vegetable soup, goats cheese, pear & walnut tart, and Chef's homemade chicken liver pate.
The main course has a choice of roast loin of Yorkshire pork, Yorkshire seafood chowder, or pearl barley risotto. Dessert afficionados can finish their experience with a trio of desserts comprising lime posset, white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake, and chocolate tart. For guests who prefer a savoury dessert there is a selection of cheese and biscuits. To round off the feast there is tea or coffee and handmade speciality chocolates.
Further information and booking details for the Pullman Moorlander services are online at www.nymr.co.uk/pullman
Dave Milbourn the Head Chef at the NYMR said: “This is a hugely exciting milestone to reach and we can't wait to welcome foodies and rail enthusiasts alike along for a unique dining experience like no other once more. We do our very best to champion the incredible local produce featuring the freshest ingredients for each seasonal menu that we create and look forward to hosting Pullman dining experiences for many years to come.”
Can you imagine the cost of maintaining these wonderful beasts. Goodness only knows how much a new part would cost if ever needed. The thrill of journeying on a steam train is magical. These engines are incredible works of engineering and running them takes a trained professional. None of which can be said about a bus. Use them, or lose them.
They are heritage railways though, largely run by volunteers and those steam engines are very expensive to maintain.
I’ve just returned home after a short break in Whitby during which I was hoping to take a train trip on this railway. However, the fare of £26 was enough to put me off.
Their all expensive Swanage to Wareham in Dorset is £26 for an 18 mile round trip only £4 return on the bus.
It’s a no brainer.
Then they wander why people don’t go on them.
Similar prices across the country