The sun was shining, the birds were singing and a certain little blue engine did us proud as we hosted our Branch Line Goods driving course.
It was another triumph for the wagon group, with everything going to plan and plenty of happy customers and families alike. For this occasion Thomas only had a short freight and was running from Wansford to Yarwell and then out to the TPO apparatus at Sutton Cross. The customers got to drive, ride in the brake vans, get involved with a bit of Guarding, and then visit the Signal Box.
Stuart from our group had even paid money to have a go and looked to be enjoying himself thoroughly!
Don’t forget tickets are still available for our next course on Friday 16th May – https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/232/western-goods-driving-experience
We are also hosting an open weekend at Overton Station on Saturday 3rd/Sunday 4th May, so please pop in and see us.
Activities will include:
✔️ Wagon displays
✔️ Wagon Museum – Open for the first time at Overton
✔️ TPO coaches open for exploration
✔️ Demonstrations of TPOs apparatus (non moving), brake sticks and shunting poles
✔️ Letter sorting, colouring and children’s activities
✔️ Treasure hunt
✔️ Vehicle displays, including visiting Scammell Scarab
✔️ Pump trolley rides
And much more…
For more details, visit –
NVR Wagon Group 