Nene Valley Railway

Stamford

Wansford Station is the headquarters of the Nene Valley Railway. The station brings together three forms of transport in one location, with the River Nene being separated from the railway by the "Old Great North Road".

The picnic area at Wansford is open all year round. Sitting at one of the picnic tables, you can watch the signalman operating the box at Wansford while the trains pass over the river, bridge and viaduct. It’s a great location for taking photographs, especially during one of the galas when there is a lot of shunting activity at Wansford. Ducks and swans make this area their home, so be sure to bring some appropriate food for them! Our children's play area, The Jubilee Playground, is also open all year round and is located near to the car park entrance.

The Miniature Railway is based at Wansford Station, just behind the Miniature Railway & Wagon Group Shop (which is where you purchase your ticket to travel on the Miniature Railway). The 5” Gauge railway runs along the side of the car park and offers train rides to both adults and children alike. It operates steam and battery electric locomotives. It boasts two stations, a turntable, a locomotive shed, goods sidings, signals, and everything else which is mainline in miniature. A small charge is made for a ticket to travel on the Miniature Railway. It is these ticket sales and any donations which keep the Miniature Railway running.