Rule Britannia

The Package

You will arrive at the Nene Valley Railway's Wansford Station on Wednesday 12^th March 2025 and participate in a short safety briefing by one of our members of staff.

We would like you to get the most out of capturing Eastern Steam on freight and so Standard Class 7 Locomotive No 70000 ‘Britannia’ will be running at the head of our demonstration Goods Train throughout this event. This opportunity takes place between Yarwell and Peterborough Nene Valley Railway (PNVR) Stations with run pasts through Wansford Tunnel, Wansford Station, River Nene Bridge, Castor Straight, Longueville Junction, and PNVR. There will also be cameos at Wansford involving loading/unloading and the opportunity for shots on shed in Wansford Yard.

This charter begins at 9am with a briefing and then photography from 10am. Our cafe will also be open for you to purchase food and refreshments while you are with us if you wish.

This package is priced at £140.00 per person

A Golden Opportunity

On the day of the Photographic Charter, we are giving two people the unique opportunity to ride on the footplate of No 70000 ‘Britannia’. Sit in the fireman’s seat and watch the action from the perspective of the locomotive crew in either the morning or the afternoon of our event.

This opportunity is priced at £100.00 per person in addition to the package price and is limited to one person in the morning and one person in the afternoon only.  Your slot will be allocated on the day.

Considerations

The environment of a Steam Railway can be physically demanding and so a reasonable level of fitness is required to participate in this course.

On the grounds of health and safety, we unfortunately cannot accept any participants under the age of 18 years.

Sturdy footwear such as shoes or boots is essential due to the terrain.

The locomotive for the event will be Standard Class 7 No 70000 ‘Britannia’. Please be aware that Steam Locomotives are mechanical vehicles and subject to wear and tear which may result in delay or the short notice cancellation of this event.

And finally…

Our mission is to ensure that you enjoy the experience and get the most out of it. If you have any questions or queries either prior to booking, after booking, or on the day, then please do not hesitate to ask.

For enquiries please call 01780 784444 or email enquiries@nvrwagons.co.uk