Nene Valley Railway, Heritage railway in Castor, England
The Nene Valley Railway extends 7.5 miles along the River Nene from Peterborough through Wansford to Yarwell Junction with steam locomotives operating regular services.
The London and Birmingham Railway constructed this line in 1847, marking Peterborough's first railway connection before its closure to passenger services in the 1960s.
The railway maintains both British and continental locomotives, operating special events throughout the year including seasonal trips and locomotive driving experiences.
Wansford Station provides free parking, a cafe, gift shop, and toilet facilities, with regular train services running between Peterborough Nene Valley and Yarwell Junction.
The railway appeared in James Bond films Octopussy and GoldenEye, along with over 150 other television productions including London's Burning and EastEnders.
Location: Castor
Website: https://www.nvr.org.uk/
Address: Wansford Station, Old Great North Road, Peterborough PE8 6LR PE8 6LR
Website: https://nvr.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.56389,-0.33979
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
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