We will be attending our first event on the 27th September, come along and say hello
Class 66 Running Day
With grateful thanks to GB Railfreight, we are pleased to announce that a GBRF Class 66 will be passenger hauling services on the NVR on Sunday 27th September
The number of 66??? Is to be advised but GBRF have advised that it will be a Class 66 that has not hauled passengers before.
Take the chance to ride behind a Class 66 under passenger haulage conditions for the first time.
Due to the 66 having air brake only the coaching stock in use will be our continental stock, this comprises of mostly First Class accommodation which we be de classified for the day.
First train to depart from Wansford at 10:00 after the locomotive arrives from the main line.
Flex tickets travel all day with a reserved seat, ticket prices coming soon
All home fleet Diesel Locomotives on display in Wansford yard.
Wansford Café open with limited menu
Wansford Station Refreshment Kiosk open
Wansford Miniature Railway display with Class 08 and Class 14 on display
Trade Stands
Rail Riders
Railwayana Stand
Wansford Miniature Railway
Covid 19 Control measures
We have introduced one-way systems at Wansford Station to help visitors maintain social distance. Some other changes are :-
Gift shop. A wide range of products to suit all tastes and pockets.
Tea, Coffee and a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks will be available from the kiosk under the marquee.
Pre-packed snacks and cakes will also be on sale. No hot food will be available.
Please be prepared to make payment by contact free card. We will not have change for cash purchases.
We have set up enhanced cleaning regimes. Please allow our volunteers to do their work.
Hand Sanitisers will be available. Limited number of new toilets have been installed near to platform 5.