Our kids love a ride on the steam train here -- it's been a highlight (no, the highlight) of our weeks in Pickering for several years now. The staff are very friendly -- they seem to delight in explaining the various aspects of their trades to visitors, particularly younger ones -- and the scenery is simply stunning. How this line was rescued after Beeching and restored is a heart-warming tale of human dedication and commitment. The only downside is the price -- but if you join as a member (for a gift-aid-able fee) you get a 50% discount for a year which, with careful planning, makes our annual visits better value (we only join every other year!).