- Fri 5th Sep 2025
- 08:30
Railway 200: Trackcess All Areas
Calling all track bashers, rare mileage hunters, and railway enthusiasts — this is your chance to explore the less-travelled reaches of the Nene Valley Railway network!
On Friday 5th September, join us for Trackcess All Areas, a full-day enthusiast charter covering sidings, loops, headshunts and yards that are normally out of bounds to passenger trains. From bay platforms to sidings, this is a rare opportunity to tick off lines that don’t normally see passenger use.
Whether you’re working towards your track map, building mileage on unique routes, or just looking to enjoy a day of operational variety, this event promises something truly different.
What’s Included
- Full day of rare and unusual track mileage aboard our Pacer unit
- Watch live shunting movements around Wansford involving Class 14 D9529
- Optional Driver Experience add-on: Drive our 0-4-0 diesel shunter ‘Barabel’ 10202 on a short section at Wansford (£5 supplement)
- Break at Wansford with time for food and photos
Expected Track Coverage
The event starts at 08:30 and will finish at approximately 16:00 and aims to cover a wide range of track that is rarely, if ever, used by public trains, including:
- Peterborough Nene Valley Bay Platform
- Peterborough Nene Valley Loop and Headshunt
- Overton Yard – Road 1
- Fletton Branch
- Yarwell Loop and Headshunt
- Wansford Civil Siding
- Wansford Oundle Siding (to Berne Gauge Limit)
- Various Roads in Wansford Yard
- Wansford Platform 5
All planned movements are subject to operational availability and final sign-off on the day.
Facilities & Access
- Toilets available on board the Pacer and at Wansford Station
- Wansford Café will be open
- Buffet Trolley on Pacer unit
Booking Information
- Tickets: £35 per person
- Optional Barabel Driving Experience: £5 on the day
- Spaces limited – advance booking essential
- Proceeds support the Overton Yard redevelopment project at Nene Valley Railway
- Start/End Times: Full day event – final timings will be confirmed to ticket holders closer to the day
Who’s It For?
This event is aimed at enthusiasts with a passion for rarely used track, unusual moves, and behind-the-scenes operations. Whether you’re a track basher, diesel fan, yard layout lover or just curious about what lies beyond the station platform, you’ll feel right at home.
Bring your camera, notepad, and a sense of curiosity as we explore areas of the railway that most visitors never get to see.