NENE VALLEY RAILWAY

About The Railway

The 15 mile trip along the Nene Valley Railway takes you through the delightful Nene Park, from the eastern terminus at Peterborough, past the Railway's headquarters at Wansford Station, into the haunted Wansford tunnel and finally to the tranquil setting of Yarwell Junction.

Wansford

Wansford Station is the home of a unique collection of historic locomotives and coaches from many parts of Europe and the U.K. The local yard and new station building incorporating the Ticket office, cafe , gift and book shop, are open most days throughout the year. The museum is normally open on operating days as is the Railway Letter service and secondhand book shop-on platform 4(over the footbridge).

Yarwell Junction

There is now platform at the Yarwell and passengers may not alight here. It is the site of a junction which made the Nene Valley Line a very important cross country through route. The line west went to Market Harborough and Rugby whilst the more southerly line head to Wellingborough and Northampton.

Ferry MeadowsAlight at these stations for the many attractions associated with a country park, including: children's play areas; a miniature railway; water sports, cycle hire, nature trails, bird hides, pony rides and boat trips along the River Nene. There is a picnic site, shops, cafe's and a visitor centre at Ferry Meadows. A pleasant walk of about 25 minutes through the park joins the two stations.

Peterborough

At Peterborough passengers may alight to watch the locomotive as it runs round its train or occasionally pauses under the water column as it replenishes its tanks. Peterborough's Nene Valley Rail station is only 20 minutes walk from the city centre.

Passengers may visit Railworld(small entrance fee required), a small independent attraction next to NVR. Displays include "Rail and the Environment" with an impressive model railway, "Global Rail Travel", "Rail Industry Showcase", and "Local Railway History". There are other exhibits about train travel worldwide, past and present, including Locomotives and (new) Hoverail Vehicle and Track.

Nene Valley Railway Membership

Interested in Railways ?-Become an NVR member! There are many advantages; a quality magazine on NVR related topics "Nene Steam", travel concessions and winter meetings with guest speakers. There is also the opportunity to become a working member and to help us to run the railway. Nearly all the men and women you see operating the railway are volunteers- from he engine driver to the person serving in the shop. Some jobs require extensive training, others do not. (call 01780 784444 for further details about becoming a member of NVR)

Using The Railway

Full access is provided for disabled persons and all trains include a specially adapted carriage for wheel chair users. Private hire of trains can be arranged for weddings, company visits, birthdays and special events. On train dining is available for parties of 30 or more, but booking in advance is essential. The railway is also able to provide excellent facilities for Television, Film and Commercial Production and has featured in major productions such as Octopuses and Golden Eye Bond movies.

Information

Please telephone THE RAILWAY office on 01780 784444 to find out further information on The Nene Valley Railway . Please always mention you have seen this information on the Internet via Internet Link.