Home City Centre Railways Stirling Class Steam at Peterborough North City CentreRailways Stirling Class Steam at Peterborough North March 29, 2021 1884 built GNR Stirling #1001 sporting a wonderful pair of eight foot plus driving wheels at Peterborough North in the early 1900s. Antiquated though it looks, these Stirlings could reach speeds of 85mph on lighter trains.