Wrecked carriage restored to former glory

An historic train coach that was wrecked by vandals in North Yorkshire two years ago has been restored to its former glory.

A group of eight teenagers carried out the attack on the 1930's carriage in Pickering - and received non-custodial sentences.  

The group broke into carriages on one of the railways 1930's Gresly Teak Set trains stationed at Pickering station on 23 July last year, causing over £27,000 of damage.

Every light fittings was smashed, mirrors were broken, furniture ripped and wooden panels damaged.

Food and wine stolen from the train was also consumed by the group and thrown over the carriages.

The damage was discovered by a member of rail staff who alerted the police.

An investigation was launched and CCTV footage from a level crossing nearby captured the group in the area at the time of the incident.

They were spoken to and subsequently charged with theft and criminal damage.

They pleaded guilty and received non-custodial sentences.

Volunteers at North Yorkshire Moors Railway have spent the last two years restoring the carriage, and were very pleased to post this lon social media this morning:

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