92 Squadron backs onto its train Remembrance Sunday 11th November 2018.
Jason’s Picture of the month November 2022
Last chance before New Year’s Eve.
This weekend sees the last steam services until the winter warmers on New Year’s Eve.
As per usual first service leaves Wansford at 10am.
Hopefully we will be busy, so if you want your last steam fix travelling this side of Christmas pop along to have a ride.
656 in Peterborough for the first time
Today 656 has done a run to Peterborough. The last time the locomotive ran there was no line past Orton Mere.
The small loco group are to be congratulated on their excellent work.
The last cream tea train of 2022.
The Polish tank engine hauling the last cream tea train of 2022 back into Wansford Station.
The Departure of the Royal Scotsman
Many thanks to Phil Venn for sending this video of the trains departure on 2nd October.
Please note the video is quite large. If you’re having trouble playing it then I would suggest you right click on it and save for off line viewing.
Jason’s Picture of the month. October 2022
Masquerading as the first member of its class no. 73000, 73050 City of Peterborough pulls up to its train during the Autumn Steam Gala of 2015.
656 in steam back in 1976
I have been sent the following images by Kevin Mcelhone they were taken on 28th March 1976 when 656 was steamed for the first time.
All the images are Kevin’s copyright.
A nice day today.
Well here we are awaiting the last two returns from Peterborough and I must admit I have enjoyed today.
Lovely to see both services having steam on the front. The main service had 92 Squadron and the cream tea service had the Polish tank engine.
As near as makes no difference all services have been to time, and to top it off the sun has even shone from time to time.
it’s running days like this that keep you going when you have days where nothing seems to be right from start to finish. when no matter what you do nothing gets better, and to top it off it’s normally pouring with rain.
Would you believe it no sooner had I posted this than the second cream tea service arrived back late, Around 50 minutes to be accurate. no idea of the reason and I NEVER speculate.
So onwards and upwards as they say.
Normal steam service tomorrow so we shall see what that brings.
Hopefully tomorrow (Sunday) will run smoothly on all services..
Right now Pacer yourselves
The Pacer finally made it up the line on driver training.
Once fully in service it will be a great asset to the railway and I am sure very popular.
I look forward to seeing it in service very soon.
The Peak 45041 with the continental stock
This locomotive 45041 is always popular with visitors. Taken this morning at Peterborough Nene Valley.
