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North Yorkshire Moors Railway
![North Yorkshire Moors Railway](http://hub.yha.org.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/north%20yorkshire%20moors%20train.jpg)
Overview
0.5 miles
Step back in time with magnificent steam engines and beautiful rural stations. The railway is lovingly preserved and charmingly authentic.
What makes it special
- 18 miles of railway with more than thirty bridges
- 180-year old railway
Hostels nearby
![YHA Whitby hostel next to Whitby Abbey ruins](http://hub.yha.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_4_3/public/uploads/Hostels/YHA%20Whitby/yha-whitby-hostel-next-to-whitby-abbey-ruins.jpg?h=765a0d2f&itok=fDFO-qd4)