A birthday trip on the Nene Valley Railway
9 February 2014
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As part of Stephen's birthday celebrations, we went for a trip on the
Nene Valley Railway
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Preserved Swedish railcar 'Helga' is to be our conveyance for the ride
from Orton Mere
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Having travelled to the eastern end of the line at Peterborough Nene
Valley, and then to the western end at Yarwell Junction, we are now at
the main station of Wansford where have a few minutes to stretch our
legs
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Helga with the destination name of Peterstad (Peterborough)
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Lucy and Ben
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Thomas and Roger
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The level crossing at Wansford
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After all the rain this winter, the views on today's trip included a lot
of water where it shouldn't be
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A driver's eye view
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A lovely trip with the family - now on to lunch...
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