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Santa Evening Express at Nene Valley Railway
Type:Christmas - Santa
Nene Valley Railway Ltd, Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, PE8 6LR
Join us on the 11th or 18th of December for a relaxing steam-hauled journey, with drinks and snacks served onboard culminating in a live music where passengers are encouraged to join in with the carols.
Your evening begins when you arrive at our main station of Wansford.
You’ll be greeted by one of our fine steam locomotives, simmering gently in the moonlight, basking in the glow from the luxury European coaches behind.
The coaches you will be travelling in for the evening have seen service all over Europe and one has even been in the legendary Orient Express!
At 19:00 sharp, our steam locomotive will leave Wansford, heaving its heavy train into the frosty night.
Although outside it will be cold, inside the coaches will be warm with festive cheer and gentle steam heating!
Our experienced volunteers will be passing through the train serving a selection of drinks along with some warm ‘pigs-in-blankets’ and sausage rolls.
To make your evening extra special a glasses of Prosecco will be served at your table.
As the drinks are pouring the engines fire will be roaring, pulling you up the hill towards one of our intermediate stations, Overton. Look carefully as we pass through Overton station and you will see a delightfully decorated platform. We will return for a closer look later!
We will pull into the centre of Peterborough at around 19:35 where the engine will fill its water tanks and turn around. You can view the train from the platform or stay in the toasty coaches and soak in the atmosphere.
At approximately 19:50 the train will return to Overton where we have one more treat in store!
A choir will be performing Christmas carols on the platform for the exclusive entertainment of all passengers on the train. You are encouraged to alight the train here and enjoy the music on the platform, savouring the ambience as steam and sweet music fill the air.
Around 20:30 we will re-join the train for the short journey back to Wansford, arriving back at approximately 20:50.
Tables are limited so if you are wanting to enjoy a unique evening experience then make sure you book soon!
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Nene Valley Railway, PeterboroughThe 7.5-mile steam-operated Nene Valley Railway runs alongside the River Nene from Peterborough (Nene Valley station), through Wansford to Yarwell. Wansford is the main station (free parking) where there is a café and all facilities.
Nene Valley Railway Group Visits, PeterboroughTake a trip back in time on the delightful Nene Valley Railway with its heritage steam and diesel locomotives.
