Events

The group is responsible for organising freight driving experience courses and some freight photo charters. This helps to raise funds for the continued restoration of the fleet. Details of such events appear below:

Friday 6th March 2026 – Teddy Bear Freight Experience

You will arrive at the Nene Valley Railway Overton Station for either a morning or afternoon session on Friday 6^th March and participate in a short tutorial about what to expect from your day. The morning course will run between 8:30 am and 1:30pm, with the afternoon running between 11am and 4:30pm.

Once the theory is done and dusted the practical fun begins and you will be able to put into practice all you have learnt as you get to drive Class 14 No 9529 hauling a freight train over part of our 7 1/2 mile line. As an added thrill, you will have the opportunity to ride in a Brake Van when not in the cab of the locomotive and witness the Guard handling your very own freight train. You will also have the opportunity to visit Wansford Signal Box and witness the duties and responsibilities of the Signalman on duty.

This course is limited to a maximum of 16 people (8 in the morning and 8 in the afternoon), so early booking is advised. Each participant is permitted to bring a guest to ride in the Brake Van and other guests are welcome but will not be able to travel on the train due to limited space.