The action, which takes place on the back of a specially designed train carriage, is being filmed at the normally tranquil Levisham Station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Photographer Richard Ponter captured the megastar while filming with co-star Hayley Atwood.
1. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Security at Levisham Station Photo: Richard Ponter
2. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Sharing a joke during filming
3. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The filming takes place on the back of a specially designed train carriage Photo: Richard Ponter
4. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heading for lunch with director Chris McQuarrie Photo: Richard Ponter
5. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The film crew are distinctive in their high-vis jackets Photo: Richard Ponter
6. Tom Cruise filming Mission Impossible 7 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
A source said there are around 300 crew members in total Photo: Richard Ponter
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