FIVE BR blue-liveried main line diesels are among the attractions at the Nene Valley Railway’s October 8-10 diesel gala. Headlined the ‘Three Peaks Challenge’, examples of Classes 44, 45 and 46 will be represented, along with a Class 14 and a Class 31.
Wansford’s resident Class 45 No. 45041 Royal Tank Regiment will be joined by Class 44 No. D4 (44004) Great Gable, and Class 46 No. D182. The locos will arrive in convoy with No. 31128 from the Fletton Branch – the NVR’s link with the East Coast Main Line. The gala begins on Friday, October 8 with limited ‘Peak’ running, but with the added activity and visual interest of pre-booked driver experiences.