The Nene Valley preserved railway has seven and a half miles of track running between Peterborough and Yarwell. There are five stations and a 617 yard tunnel. I don’t remember the tunnel, but I do remember the Polish tank engine and the unusually bumpy ride. Unusually, the railway was re-constructed at the time of re-opening to the Berne continental loading gauge, so that it could use the available European engines and rolling stock. The list of locos and rolling stock is quite long, and includes both Continental and British examples. The principal station and NVR HQ is at Wansford, a popular starting point. All Day rover tickets are available.
Attractions near the line include the Nene Valley Park, Peterborough Cathedral, and “Railworld”, an independent rail museum.
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