It’s Light, Camera, Traction At The NYMR

This year, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is honouring its 50th Anniversary (1973-2023) and as part of this golden year it’s also celebrating the launch of the new TV show ‘Britain by Steam’.

On Tuesday 25th April at 9pm on Channel 5, join journalist and presenter John Sergeant, actor Peter Davison and NYMR’s Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton (star of Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard) as they travel from London to Scotland using only the power of steam.

During the show, the intrepid trio will use any steam-means possible to get across the country – from paddle boats to barges, steam cars to trains and traction engines and in the first episode the team meet in historic Greenwich in London. John gets his trusty map out and they are nervous as they take on the enormity of the challenge.

In each episode, viewers will be treated to a huge variety of amazing steam machines, fascinating history, great chat, plenty of laughs and the unique character and charm that can be found in every corner of the UK.There’s lots of fun, plenty of bumps in the road and loads of gorgeous countryside, as the three of them face all sorts of trials and tribulations en route.