Trains first operated on this line as far back as 1845, with a service until the 'Beeching' cuts of the mid 1960's. In 1977 the line was re-opened as a preserved railway and bit by bit it grew into what it is today.
Nene Valley Railway
End of the line at Peterborough NVR station.
End of the line at Peterborough NVR station.
Built in 1965, diesel locomotive 14029 pulls into Peterborough NVR station to collect her coaches for the 11:00 departure.
Orton Mere signal box awaits the departing train to clear.
14029 and the 12:05 prepares to depart Wansford station for Peterborough NVR.
With her smokebox open, City of Peterborough, 73050, is ready for inspection next to 44422 at Wansford station.
Wansford station.
Wansford station.
Approaching Wansford station, 14029 glimmers in the still waters of the River Nene.
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