Vintage and Miniature Steam Weekend

Vintage & Classic Vehicles and Steam 

Timetable

A1 60163 TORNADO will be on display in the yard at Wansford on Sunday 13th July

Get Up Close to A1 No. 60163 Tornado

Have you ever dreamed of climbing aboard the footplate of Tornado? Thanks to the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, you’ll have the rare opportunity to do just that on Sunday 13th July at Wansford Station.

Step onto the footplate, take in the controls, and even sit in the driver’s seat of this iconic locomotive!

To access Wansford Station, a platform ticket or train ticket will be required. We kindly ask visitors to consider making a donation to our Footplate Guides when stepping aboard Tornado.

Don’t miss this unique chance to get up close to one of Britain’s most famous steam locomotives!

🚂 GWR 4144 Driving Taster Sessions 🚂
Special Offer for Vintage Weekend Only
📅 Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July

Take to the regulator and drive the magnificent GWR 4144 from Wansford Station to the Tunnel Mouth and back!

✅ Includes a commemorative certificate for each participant
💷 Only £60 per person (Participants must be over 18 and physically able to climb aboard the locomotive)

🕘 Limited places available:
10:40 | 11:00 | 11:20 | 13:00 | 13:20 | 13:40 | 15:15 | 15:35 | 15:55

👉 Bookings open now on this page. Don’t miss this unique experience!

GWR No 4144 will operate all services from Wansford to Yarwell. Class 14 No 9529 will operate services from Wansford to Peterborough.

• Miniature Railway rides and locomotives on display, including A4 No 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley
• Miniature Railway Shop with a large selection of Vintage-style models on sale, Lledo, Trackside and many more
• Miniature Traction Engines and full-size Steam Roller with Road rolling displays 
• Fairground Organ
• Vintage Tractors and Green Goddess Fire Engine
• Classic Cars 
• Wickham Petrol Trolley on display
• Pump Trolley operating at Wansford 
• Platform Bar at Wansford with Real Ale
• CandyShack Sweet Cart
• Gift Shop at Wansford for those essential railway gifts
• Wansford Garden Railway
• Children’s play area at Wansford
• Visit the Wansford Café for meals, refreshments and ice creams; Children's Picnic Boxes available
• Enjoy the Buffet Car on the train for snacks and refreshments
• Charity Shop & Keith's Railwayana 

Real Ales from our Platform Bar 

Overton Station

• Wagon Museum and displays
• TPO coaches
• Tea Room 
• Vehicle displays, including Scammell Scarab and trailer

If you would like to exhibit a steam or vintage vehicle or have a trade stand, please email adminassistant@nvr.org.uk

Pre-Booked Ticket Prices

Adult / Senior - £18.00
Child (3 to 15 Years) - £8.00
Toddler (1 to 2 Years) - £0.00
Baby (Under 1 Year) - £0.00
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children): £48
Carer - £9.00
Dog - £2.00

On the day Ticket Prices

Adult / Senior - £19.00
Child (3 to 15 Years) - £10.00
Toddler (1 to 2 Years) - £0.00
Baby (Under 1 Year) - £0.00
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children): £52
Carer - £10.00
Dog - £2.00

Entrance Tickets including car park areas: £3 per person, refundable if a train ticket is purchased on the day, or free entrance if in possession of an advance purchase train ticket. 

Car parking at Wansford will be limited due to the exhibits in the car park. Customers can park at Peterborough and Orton Mere for a small cost and travel by train. Roadside parking on the single yellow lines at Wansford is possible

Disabled parking will be available for blue badge holders at Wansford, opposite the station building.