Nene Valley Railway
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Page last updated: 18 July, 2008
The Nene Valley Railway is a preserved steam railway and seven and a half mile track between Yarwell Junction and Peterborough, with locomotives and rolling stock from Europe and the UK.
Children will love meeting 'Thomas', the world-famous engine who now lives out his retirement here.
ET Nene Valley Railway articles
Video: Footage of Nene Valley Railway.
How to.... drive a steam train
25 April 2008: Ian Ray get his hands on the controls of a steam locomotive at the Nene Valley Railway. Read Ian's experiences »
Fancy tracking down railway ghosts?
29 January 2008: A team of paranormal investigators will be spending the night at the Nene Valley Railway's Wansford depot, keen to discover if they can unravel some mysterious sightings at the site down the years. Read the full feature »
The railway is a great way to relive the Golden Age of Steam, you can jump aboard at Wansford to Peterborough Nene Valley Railway stations.
There is a shop, cafe, book shop, museum, model railway and exhibition engine shed at Wansford Guided tours and 'Driver' Experience courses available.
There are also special events throughout the year.
During December NVR runs Santa Specials, visit www.nvr.org.uk for the Santa Specials times and details.
Disabled visitors are welcome.
Information: Where: Nene Valley Railway, Wansford Station, Peterborough, PE8 6LR.
Wansford Station is off the southbound carriageway of the A1 between the A47 and A605 junctions. See a map from multimap.com.
Telephone: Enquiries 01780 784444
Talking Timetable 01780 784404
Web: www.nvr.org.uk
Contact: use the NVR's website contact page
More local rail attractions: Railworld
Museum based in the centre of Peterborough.
National Railway Museum
The museum contains 103 locomotives and has a excellent website.
East Anglian Railway Museum
Registered charity with the museum based near Colchester.
