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Nene Valley Railway

1940's Weekend

 

1940's Weekend
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th September

Attractions
1940's Weekend

Attention! Stand by your beds!

Yes, it’s the superb annual 1940s Weekend!

The era when men were men and ladies were feminine!

1940's Weekend

Two battle re-enactments staged by the 39-45 Society each day inc train ambush!

Frequent train service with German and British soldiers patrolling on the trains – beware of spies!

Entertainers on the platform both days - including Fiona Harrison

Displays by re-enactment groups and even child evacuees

Trade stands - including Help for Heroes

Wartime dinners in the Turntable Café - inc Rabbit Pie and Spam!

Tank rides (courtesy of ‘Tanks 4 a ride’).

ID cards issued with the tickets (to be checked on board the train)

Intensive train service in operation

All visitors most welcome to attend in period costume

Entertainers

Daytime Entertainment


Fiona Harrison

Fiona Harrison will be performing on the platform at Wansford on both days of the event.

Each day will see three 45 minute performances.

Evening Events


Bavarian Brass

Friday 24th September

A Bavarian Bier Keller evening in the marquee at Wansford station. Karl’s Bavarian Brass, the leading Oompah band, will be playing! Fine beer and great night out! Tickets £8.

Saturday 25th September

The Spitfire Ball - An evening’s top entertainment in the marquee with Miss Katie Spitfire, The Forces Sweethearts and Keith Cross performing. 1940s’ dress encouraged! Bar and refreshments. Tickets £10.

Sunday 26th September

The Steaming 40s’ Film Show. A superb collection of vintage railway films. Bar and refreshments. Tickets – free – there will be a collection for a local charity. A superb evening for railfans.

Timetable for this event
Orange service
Wansford.Dep.10:3011:4012:5014:0015:1016:2016.40
Yarwell Junc.Arr.10:3511:4512:5514:0515:1516:25 16.45
         
Yarwell Junc.Dep.10:4511:5513:0514:1515:2516:35 16.55
WansfordDep.10:5012:0013:1014:2015:3016:4017.00
Ferry MeadowsDep.11:0512:1513:2514:3515:4516:55-
Orton MereDep.11:1012:2013:3014:4015:5017:00-
Peterborough NVArr.11:1512:2513:3514:4515:5517:05-
         
Peterborough NVDep.11:3012:4013:5015:0016:1017:20-
Orton MereDep.11:3612:4613:5615:0616:1617:26-
Ferry MeadowsDep.11:4112:5114:0115:1116:2117:31-
WansfordArr.11:5613:0614:1615:2616:3617:46-

Vintage bus service between Wansford Station and Sacrewell Farm

Vintage bus service

A vintage bus service will operate between the Nene Valley Railway and Sacrewell Farm. The service will be operated by a preserved 1960 AEC Routemaster bus. There is no charge, but passengers are only carried at the discretion of the driver or conductor. No food or drink may be consumed on the bus. Journey time is about 15 minutes and the round trip is less than 45 minutes.

A timetable will be available shortly.

Sales Stands

James - Help For Heroes

All attractions subject to availability
Every effort will be made to run the services shown but the company can accept no liability for the cancellation or late running of any train or other advertised service.

Essential Info
 
How to find us
Details of how to find us
can be found here
 
Rover Fares
Rover Tickets
Adult £14
Child £7
Senior / Disabled £10.50
Family £35

Other fares available
Lineside permits available.

 
Accommodation
Details of where to stay
can be found here

Pictures from previous 1940's Weekends can be found at

Gallery for 2008

Gallery for 2009