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Nene Valley Railway

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Luke McMahon, Apr 19, 2016.

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  1. chrishallam

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    From memory, the large Danish tank, 740, and Swedish 4-6-0 no. 101 both featured heavily?;)
     
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    The former has since returned to Denmark, however

    Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk
     
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    Getting back to the present, I hear little mention of the Polish tank these days?
     
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    Screenshot_20250608_092314_Facebook.jpg

    From the Wansford MPD Facebook page update a couple of days ago. It seems to have a few unfortunate, niggling faults that keep it out of traffic. Never anything major, and they always appear to be completely independent of any previous issues - just bad luck!
     
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    Large domes were involved, certainly...
     
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    https://www.facebook.com/share/1XDMFjurLD/

    Swedish Railcar 1212/1987Returns to Service! ✨

    We’re excited to announce that Swedish Railcar 1212/1987 will be re-entering service on Wednesday 9th July after an extensive restoration — featuring a brand-new roof and a stunning new paint finish.

    Book tickets now https://nvr.org.uk/event.php?xProd=468&xRunningID=3927

    ️ Running to our Orange Timetable
    First departure from Wansford at 10:00

    Come and experience true Swedish style on the rails — this is the only Swedish Railcar operating in the UK!

    On the day:

    On-board Trolley Service for light refreshments
    Cafés open at Wansford and Overton
    Gift Shop & Charity Shop at Wansford
    Don’t miss this unique travel experience — we look forward to welcoming you aboard!

    #SwedishRailcar1212 #BackInService #NeneValleyRailway #VintageTrainExperience #OnlyInTheUK
     
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    Excellent - I'll be there! I've been looking forward to their return.
     
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    IMG_1122.jpeg
     
    D1002, Jun 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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    The railcar looks stunning again. Hard to believe it was over a decade since she was last painted. The roof was last done in the 80s during her first NVR stint.

    Before that it's Mail by Rail on the 5th and 6th July.

    There is still a Steam ban in place for most of the line, but as the intention is to use 4144 on the TPOs (and the Peak in the afternoon) where a close eye can be kept.

    https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/516/mail-by-rail
     
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    I’d join you but the wife’s brother and his wife plan to visit that day and I think I may upset things by not being at home.
     
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    We could leave them in Charters... ;)
     
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    What may be of interest to the TPO Group is that there is a ten page article in the current Great Northern News (issue 262) about the GNR and its Travelling Post Offices.
     
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    They’d drink it out of gin lager.
     
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    I've lost all track of dates and assumed it was next Wednesday, when I'm working so can't make it. Now that I've twigged it's the following week and I'm off, might have to make a trip. Been 5 years since I went for a ride on it.
     
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    The Green Howards, Jun 29, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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