Nene Valley Railway Wagon Group

31/05/2026

30/05/26 – Take a Brake

In the heat on Saturday we had a good turnout to try and get some stuff achieved and welcomed a new potential member, John, to the team. The main task was to start repainting Paul’s Brake Van, Southern S55550. However, in order to get it to a safe location for access on both sides it required a bit of hand shunting....

In the heat on Saturday we had a good turnout to try and get some stuff achieved and welcomed a new potential member, John, to the team. The main task was to start repainting Paul’s Brake Van, Sout…

28/05/2026

DRIVE THE PEAK ON A SERVICE DAY!

Don’t miss the opportunity to drive our Class 45 locomotive on either Saturday 8th or Sunday 9th August, with a freight train timetabled around the service train.

For more details and to book, visit -

https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/553/peak-of-summer-freight-driving-experience

26/05/2026

Everybody loves a Wagon Group Photo Charter…..2 years ago we had a cracking one with 92 Squadron disguised as No. 34111 ‘Royal Auxiliary Air Force’.

21/05/2026

INTO THE NIGHT

Join us on Saturday 22nd August 2026 for a unique experience as the NVR runs into the night.

What’s Included
• Intensive timetabled services across the railway
• Mk1 coaching stock in use
• Fletton Branch services, including the Fletton Flyer
• Triple-headed night service
• Licensed buffet cars
• Ale on Rail available throughout the evening
• Overton Station Café and Yard open
• Burger Van available

There will also be footplate and Brakevan rides.

All proceeds go towards the Overton Goods, Coal and Travelling Post Office Project.

For more information, visit -

https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/707/into-the-night

18/05/2026

DONATING JUST GOT EASIER!

Any donation large or small is much appreciated and it just got easier with a link to the NVR website donation page.

Please give if you can to help us continue our good work.

We are currently raising funds to restore more vans under the Express Freight Project and to cosmetically restore Pig Iron Wagon B744647 - a unique survivor.

Please donate below -

https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/749/wagon-group

17/05/2026

02/05/26 & 16/05/26 – A tale of two sessions

With a lack of funds available for restoration at the moment, the group has spent some time having a bit of a tidy up at Overton and making assessments of future work to be done. On Saturday 2nd May some off the team were at Overton and took the opportunity to look over the newly arrived Shark Brake Van.The vehicle is largely complete, but will need a fair amount of woodwork....

With a lack of funds available for restoration at the moment, the group has spent some time having a bit of a tidy up at Overton and making assessments of future work to be done. On Saturday 2nd Ma…

15/05/2026

Back on the rails for the first time in years….the unique Pig Iron wagon, the only one left of its type.

This wagon will be saved and cosmetically restored. Any donations for the cost of paint would be very welcome.

30/04/2026

Join us on Friday 15th May for a chance to drive London Transport Sentinel DL83 in charge of a freight train.

🚂 DL83 Freight Driving Experience – 15th May 🚂

Take the controls of London Transport Sentinel DL83 and experience the thrill of working a traditional freight train at Nene Valley Railway.

Drive the locomotive, ride in the brake van, and discover how goods trains once operated on Britain’s branch lines — a truly hands-on heritage experience.

✔️ Two opportunities to drive the locomotive
✔️ Brake van ride while learning the Guard’s duties
✔️ Visit to the historic Wansford Signal Box
✔️ Bring a guest to ride in the brake van while you’re at the controls

A fantastic and unique experience for railway enthusiasts.

🎟️ Book now:
https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/491/DL83-Freight-Driving-Experience

🚂

23/04/2026

23/04/26 – And then there were two

This week we took delivery of another wagon to further the period objectives of the Wagon Group. A second tar tanker moved from Llangollen to the NVR this Tuesday to join the tanker that arrived a few years ago from Northampton. Both tankers will be restored into the livery of the Peterborough and District Tar Distillers once their turn comes up in the restoration queue. This company had premises on the NVR line at Fletton.

This week we took delivery of another wagon to further the period objectives of the Wagon Group. A second tar tanker moved from Llangollen to the NVR this Tuesday to join the tanker that arrived a …

20/04/2026

JOIN US FOR A CHANCE TO DRIVE LONDON TRANSPORT SENTINEL DL83

On Friday 15th May 2026 we are hosting our third driving course of the year, with a chance to handle a freight train with our resident shunting locomotive.

For more details and to book, visit :

https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/491/dl83-freight-driving-experience