 It reopened to passengers from 12–16 February 1953 and again in February 1958 when roads were impassable due to snow.The line closed completely on 20 October 1958 and was lifted by 1961 except for a short stretch near Scarborough Road Junction to allow trains to access the Malton to Thirsk line.the track bed remains in evidence as field boundaries, earthworks, and undeveloped ground.