We are spending today preserving yesterday, so you can enjoy it tomorrow.
Yesterday saw the Duchess of Sutherland pull our middle service.
We were busy to say the least and nice to see the railway so active on a damp February Sunday
February can normally be a quiet month. So this made the visit extra special.
As I type this the locomotive is on its way to Tyseley in Birmingham, but I am sure we will see it at the NVR again in the future.
We have a visitor at the railway this weekend. The Duchess of Sutherland arrives early evening on Saturday and leaves us on Monday morning.
Whilst with us it’s doing one run at 12.00 from Wansford on Sunday, tickets can be purchased on the NVR web site.
February 2017
34081 92 Squadron heads back to Wansford during its first weekend back in traffic after overhaul running without nameplates.
After an excellent Saturday with 92 Squadron hauling services on an almost ideal day with plenty of steam we next Saturday run the railcar.
The Swedish Railcar is very popular with visitors, one of the reasons being I think that it’s unusual.
First service is at 1030 from Wansford.
Today saw our first steam services of 2022. With 92 Squadron doing the honours hauling the services.
So what could be more appropriate than using this for my refreshments.
Saturday 22nd January sees a steam service with all being well 92 Squadron running. Three services leaving Wansford at 10.00 12.00 and 14.00. With no services to Yarwell.
Steam services are always popular so a good day expected.
Tickets will be available to pre-book or on the day.
So nice to see the first steam service of the new year.
Tomorrow (Saturday) sees a repeat of last Saturday with a railcar service using the Swedish Railcar.
This time of year is very quiet on the railway as it is with other heritage lines and the Railcar is an excellent choice to run. It gives visitors an excellent view of the scenery as it runs between Wansford & Peterborough.
There are four services and the first will leave Wansford at 1030.
So if you fancy a breath of fresh air and the chance to get out then perhaps a visit to the railway could be just what you are looking for.
Visiting Black Five 44871 heads along Castor straight with the villages Church in the background 5th January 2020.
Here we are at the end of another year. Today saw the last of the 2021 Santa trains run, and as always they were full and busy.
Now we have a short rest before we begin 2022 services on the 8th January with the Swedish Railcar.
It’s been a funny couple of years with great challenges and unexpected hurdles at every turn. But the railway is still running.
So if you have visited and spent money with us, thanks for your support, it is appreciated.
We look forward to seeing you in 2022, hopefully with more events and visiting locomotives.
So on behalf of the members & staff I would like to wish you all Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and we look forward to seeing you again in the coming year.
Today saw the Polish Tank Engine hauling the Santa trains. Here are some images of it at Peterborough Nene Valley Station.
The images are © Christopher Walker
My thanks to Christopher for these images they are much appreciated.