Step back in time as you climb aboard a heritage steam . Relax in our restored wooden panelled coaches or compartments and be taken back to the heyday of the golden age of steam.

Our line travels through our tunnel, built in 1845, to our country station at Yarwell on the Northamptonshire border. Use the train as a base to explore our stations at Wansford, Ferry Meadows with its country park, Orton Mere and its riverside walks and lakes, and our station in Peterborough where you can take time to explore the Cathedral, resting place of Katherine of Aragon and former resting place of Mary Queen of Scots, which dates back to 654 AD.

We are based near Peterborough, close to the boundaries of Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Rutland and Cambridgeshire, the railway's proximity to both the A1 and A47 means it is within easy reach of the Midlands and beyond. We run a regular steam train service and occasional diesel hauled services.

Along with the large Locomotives the Nene Valley Railway is home to a little blue engine named ‘Thomas’ by the Rev. W. Awdry author of the famous books about Thomas and Friends.
The 0-6-0T engine No. 1800 was built by Hudswell Clarke in 1947 at about the time when Rev.W Awdry wrote his second book in which Thomas appeared. The little blue engine spent its entire working life at the British Sugar Corporation Peterborough factory pushing wagons of sugar beet up an incline until the day came when a diesel engine replaced the steam power of Thomas. The Peterborough Railway Society purchased this delightful little engine on 9th September 1973 and he was moved to the Nene Valley Railway, where he has since delighted his friends and children of all ages.

Local

Eat and Drink

• The Coffee House - Ailsworth, Peterborough (1.6 miles) - The Coffee House is a delightful cafe serving a whole range of speciality teas and coffees, together...
• Lakeside Kitchen & Bar - Peterborough (3.7 miles) - Lakeside Kitchen and Bar and Ferry Meadows Café are run by Meadow Brown Restaurants Ltd, a family b...
• Zada Turkish Restaurant - Stamford (6.8 miles) - Meaning “fortunate” in Arabic, Zada is an ode to refinement and luxury. Be charmed by Middle Eas...
• The Stilton Tunnels - Stilton (6.9 miles) - The Stilton Tunnels is a friendly public house nestled in the heart of the historic village of Stilt...
• Peterborough Greyhound Stadium - Peterborough (7.1 miles) - Looking for a great night out? Peterborough Greyhounds offers a great evening out, packed with fun a...

See and Do

• Nene Valley Railway Peterborough (0.0 miles) - Step back in time as you climb aboard a heritage steam . Relax in our restored wooden panelled coach...
• The Prebendal Manor Nassington, nr Peterborough (2.2 miles) - The Grade 1 listed manor is the earliest surviving dwelling in Northamptonshire with a history datin...
• Peterborough Milton Golf Club Peterborough (2.9 miles) - Peterborough Milton Golf club, designed by the famous James Braid and opened in 1938 is a fine, well...
• Elton Hall and Gardens Peterborough (3.1 miles) - Elton Hall is nestled in the beautiful countryside on the Cambridgeshire/Northamptonshire border, ly...
• Jet Sim School Ltd. Peterborough (3.4 miles) - Welcome to the world of an Airliner pilot! Our most popular choice. A special gift for the discerning...

Shopping

• Smithers of Stamford - Etton (6.0 miles) - Smithers of Stamford is a family run Vintage, Industrial, Retro furniture and lighting and cool gift...
• Easton Walled Gardens - GRANTHAM (20.6 miles) - A 450-year-old 'lost' garden in the heart of Lincolnshire. Restored over the last 23 years, ...
• Easton Walled Gardens - Easton Nr Grantham (20.6 miles) - A 400-year-old, 12 acre garden set in the heart of Lincolnshire. Easton Hall, the original house, wa...