Railway Buffs

What with railway heritage galore - York is a must for all railway enthusiasts. First stop the National Railway Museum, voted "European Museum of the Year 2001" and home to the Flying Scotsman the most famous steam locomotive. You will find all the classics here from the Mallard, to Queen Victoria's Royal Carriages to modern day examples such as Eurostar. Plus the new arrival of "Shinkansen", the world famous Japanese Bullet train, capable of more than 200 mph. (Allow2-3 hours)

In addition to the National Railway Museum visit York Model Railway. It contains 14 model trains all on the move at once and is sure to keep the children entertained for a while! (Allow 30 minutes).

For a glorious trip back in time, step aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Pickering and travel by steam train via Goathland to Grosmont. Stunning scenery as you journey through 18 miles of North Yorkshire Moors National Park, calling at picturesque stations on the way. (Allow half a day).