Nene Valley Railway

I wondered if 34081 may end up moving away from Wansford, with the engine being out of action a lot and the railway hiring in large mainline locos to run instead. There's three of those there at the moment(!), though 60007 is just being stabled in between rail tours.
Of 34081 the last update from the Wansford MPD facebook page on 21/11 said " New superheater elements have been fitted as well as new grate carriers and supports, the loco is currently winterised awaiting a steam test." The ELR announcement says they think they will have her running fairly soon after getting her to Bury.

 

I know unrebuilt Bulleids are a bit unusual in terms of design compared to 'ordinary' steam locos; I'm loathe to imply a lack of 'specialist' knowledge because I have no basis on which to make that claim but has that contributed to loco being out of action at all?

 

Don't believe so - my understanding is that most of the issues have involved elements common to the rebuilt/unrebuilt locos, and the BBLS know their loco.

 

As 92 Squadron bids farewell and travels up to the ELR today, NVR has just announced the following on FB:

GWR 4144 Large Prairie to run at NVR in 2025

We are pleased to announce that with kind thanks to the Didcot Railway Centre 4144 will be hauling trains on the NVR in 2025 from April to September. This is our first visiting locomotive to be announced for running on NVR next year. Whilst at the NVR 4144 will be available for our popular Driving Experience Courses.

https://www.facebook.com/NeneValley...suoFXzfZfzp6JN1ovUv6pfKe276yyxZZ3a3MmLVR1dt1l

 

https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2024-12-10/legendary-locomotive-leaves-museum-after-half-a-century

 

This hasn't been updated since the end of August; does anyone know the current state of play?

https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/164/

 

Unless I’ve missed something, I’ve seen nothing on NVR staff and volunteer communications by way of an update.

 

Perhaps the appeal is being handled on a contracted out arrangement by the West Somerset's public relations department....

 

NVR cleaners and new A1 support crew recruits (Jacob and Joel) help to make Tornado sparkle before this week’s runs at the Nene Valley Railway:

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2dxz9jdz56o

 

45596 last day working trains on the railway. A small amount of snow surprisingly came over Sat night .Two images attached Wansford and Castor.

 

https://www.facebook.com/NeneValley...vMFjX6J365p32rELsbzoRDSGk7cCbyoFDe5Bt4ao2NgNl

70000 Britannia to visit the NVR as part of our Rail 200 Best of British events
As part of our Rail 200 celebration, we are pleased to announce that 70000 Britannia will be visiting the Nene Valley Railway from 11th to 18th March.
Britannia will be operating one of our Best of British events and while at the Nene Valley Railway the locomotive will be operating a Photographic Day, our popular Driving Experience Courses, a full weekend of passenger services and our evening Jolly Fisherman Fish and Chips dining train “The Britannia”.
Tickets are now on sale via our web pages
Weekend services with 70000 https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/564/best-of-british-britannia
The Britannia Jolly Fisherman https://nvr.org.uk/.../best-of-british-the-britannia...
Britannia Driving Experience Courses https://nvr.org.uk/produ.../566/britannia-driving-experience
Rule Britannia Photographic Charter https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/567/rule-britannia

 

https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/563/...F4L7w5l1bHk-DeTpsQ_aem_iaRYotyiR1MGesIXtonvng

60103 visiting for 3 weekends in February/March.

 

Let the insanity commence... :-/ I remember the last time it was at the NVR (I think that was an unscheduled visit, mind you) and I also remember the trespass issues it caused. Luckily, one local policeman also happened to be an enthusiast However, it will generate a lot of welcome footfall for the railway which is only to be praised.

However, I would hope that Messrs. Hobman and company also have an eye on it to recreate the Down Scotch Goods with it - what say you, @big.stu ??

 

It does say on the Facebook page that a photo charter is planned.

 

I have nothing to do with the well of poison that is Facebook so that'll pass me by, I'm afraid...

 

Flying Scotsman to visit Nene Valley Railway as part of Railway 200 Celebrations.

We are proud to announce that Flying Scotsman will be visiting the Nene Valley Railway in February and March as part of our Best of British events celebrating Railway 200. Flying Scotsman will be hauling passenger trains on 22nd 23rd of February 1st, 2nd 8th and 9th March. Static visits to the Footplate and meet the Locomotive Crew, Three evening dining trains are also planned as well as a Photographic Charter day. Tickets will be on sale from 3pm on Thursday 16th January. The visit of Flying Scotsman is made possible thanks to the National Railway Museum, part of the Science Museum Group, and Northern Steam Limited.

Visit our web pages for all information https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/563/flying-scotsman

 

Here's hoping whatever profits they get from this will push the NVR appeal into six figures, finally.

 

FLYING SCOTSMAN ON FRIEGHT - FIRST TIME SINCE 1994!

We are so lucky to have been given the opportunity to host a full line photographic day with A3 Class No 60103 'Flying Scotsman' on Friday 28th February 2025.

This is believed to be the first time the locomotive has hauled freight since a previous charter at the NVR in 1994, so this is not to be missed!

The Package

You will arrive at the Nene Valley Railways Wansford Station on Friday 28th February 2025 and participate in a short safety briefing by one of our members of staff.

We would like you to get the most out of capturing Eastern Steam on freight and so London and North Eastern Railway A3 Class Locomotive No 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ will be running at the head of our demonstration Goods Train throughout this event.

This opportunity takes place between Yarwell and Peterborough Nene Valley Railway (PNVR) Stations with run pasts through Wansford Tunnel, Wansford Station, River Nene Bridge, Castor Straight, Longueville Junction, and PNVR. There will also be cameos at Wansford involving loading/unloading and the opportunity for shots on shed in Wansford Yard.

This charter begins at 9am with a briefing and then photography from 10am. Our cafe will also be open for you to purchase food and refreshments whilst you are with us should you wish to.

This experience concludes at approximately 4:30pm.

The Cost

The whole package is priced at £200.00 per person.

A Golden Opportunity

On the day of the Photographic Charter, we are giving two people the unique opportunity to ride on the footplate of No 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’. Sit in the fireman’s seat and watch the action from the
perspective of the locomotive crew in either the morning or the afternoon of our event.

This opportunity is priced at an additional £200.00 per person and limited to one person in the morning and one person in the afternoon only.

For more details, visit -

https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/569/flying-scotsman-scotch-goods

TICKETS ARE NOT YET ON SALE, BUT WE WILL UPDATE YOU AS SOON AS THEY ARE. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US TRYING TO PURCHASE TICKETS JUST YET.

 

And another one @The Green Howards