 Instead the chosen route meanders with the River Derwent for around four miles, creating a slower but more scenically pleasant experience for passengers

The railway line was opened with a ceremony for invited guests who were taken by George Hudson on a train of two engines and 40 first class coaches, which left York at 11.00 am.The line was initially single track and the journey to Scarborough took three and a half hours.In Scarborough the guests were treated to a lunch.