A unique evening of heritage rail travel, traditional pies, and hands-on Travelling Post Office history!
On Saturday, 5th July 2025, step aboard our vintage train, hauled by the mighty Class 45 'Royal Tank Regiment' (45041), for a two-hour evening journey through the picturesque Nene Valley. Enjoy a freshly prepared pie supper, explore the Travelling Post Office (TPO) carriages, and take part in hands-on postal activities as you learn how mail was moved by rail.
Arrive at Wansford at least 30 minutes before departure to make the most of your experience—grab a drink from our onboard bar, explore the TPO carriages, and get involved in some early postal sorting before the train departs!
Your Evening Includes:
• A Scenic Round Trip – Travel behind Class 45 (45041) through the Nene Valley, taking in the serene countryside as the sun begins to set.
• Delicious Pie Supper – Enjoy a freshly prepared pie from Fryz of Bretton, served onboard with chips and your choice of peas or gravy. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.
• Onboard Bar – A selection of drinks will be available for purchase throughout the journey.
• Interactive TPO Experience – Arrive early to explore the TPO carriages before departure and then take part in hands-on mail sorting activities during the journey, just as postal workers once did on Britain’s railways.
• Historic Locomotive – Experience the power of Class 45 (45041), a British Rail workhorse from the 1960s. These locomotives were commonly seen on both passenger and freight services.
Timetable & Ticket Options
Date: Saturday, 5th July 2025
Departure: Wansford Station at 19:00 (arrive by 18:30)
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Return: Train arrives back at Wansford around 21:00
Please Note: This ticket is exclusive to the "Pie and Postal" event and does not include travel on other services.
Ticket Prices
Adult / Senior: £34
Child (3 to 15 Years): £21
NVR Members: £22
Private Compartment Upgrade (Max 4 people): £25 (additional)
Dessert Upgrade: £5 (additional, per person)
Advance booking is essential to secure your seat and meal choices.
Menu Options
Main Course
Choose from Mushy Peas or Gravy to accompany your meal!
• Beef & Onion Pie & Chips
• Chicken & Mushroom Pie & Chips
• Steak & Kidney Pie & Chips
• Vegetarian Pie & Chips
• Chicken & Chips (Low Gluten Option)*
Dessert (additional cost)
• Cherry Cake
• Chocolate Cake
*All ingredients are gluten free by recipe. The chicken is oven-cooked but produced in a factory that handles gluten. The chips are cooked in oil that may contain traces of gluten. The meal is not considered suitable for coeliac customers.
Enhance Your Day with "Mail by Rail"
Experience Britain’s postal railway heritage with live demonstrations of mailbag exchanges! Find out more about the daytime "Mail by Rail" event here!
Enjoy a full day of railway history and an evening of dining aboard a heritage train! Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your seat.
Booking information
Accessibility & Additional Information
Our Accessibility Coach will be available for this event. More details can be found here.
No dogs permitted, except for registered assistance dogs.