A soggy day out at the Nene Valley Railway.

Just got back from a rather damp day out at the Nene Valley Railway, Peterborough. I wasn't aware that they had one of my 2nd favourite loco's there, 'Battle of Britain' loco "92 Squadron" , and in fact the train we took was pulled by it.....result! Anyway, here's a few photo's as promised, some more interesting than others.

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Another view.

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.....and again, but much closer!

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Sentinel (I think) shunter.

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First of a couple of shed views.

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Second view.

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General public were not allowed into the shed ('Elf & safety I guess!). This is a weird one (to me, at least!), a Norwegian built loco from Swedish State Railways.

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The makers plate.

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.....and the Swedish State Railways plate.

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Cab is.....well....different, at least to me! It must cover nearly half the firebox. Must have been nice and warm in those freezing Swedish winters!

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Anyone in the UK who happened to see the 'Bond' film "Octopussy" on TV last Sunday may recall this loco featuring in the film. It's explained in this notice nearby.

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Now, another shunter.....

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....and a saddle tank.

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They also have some Continental rolling stock too, this being a Danish coach. There was also an Orange and Yellow (!) (German I think) railcar which I couldn't get into a position to photograph.

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Now a couple of views of the workshop from the 'viewing gallery'.

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I think this is a Class 14 "Teddy Bear".

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And finally, three views of the presumably now rebuilt steam crane.

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This is the closest I could get to it ('Elf & Safety again!)

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Finally, one from the other side. Despite the rain, it wasn't too bad a day, train ride is around 8 miles, fare (for old fogies like me!) is £13 which seems about the going rate these days.....worth a trip, I'd say, and despite the rain, SWMBO enjoyed it too!
Keith.

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