Steam driver experience regulator king package for 1 person. Steam and diesel train experiences discover a range of classic diesel and steam train experiences to get your next train journey on track. We have a choice of the most lovingly restored and maintained steam railways so you can take a journey back in time on a train from the past. Diesel experience days are also available by special arrangement. Two, west somerset railway rover 2 adults and steam locomotive driving experience. The day is all yours youll meet your friendly crew who will take you through the process of preparing the locomotive and putting together a typical freight train. Steam trains and heritage railroads in englands west country.
Map of all steam railways, museums and tramways in uk. Heritage railway and steam train rides midlands, uk. Steam train enthusiasts can have a go themselves by signing up for one of several driver experience days. Upon purchasing this steam train driving taster experience in nottinghamshire voucher it must be activated by either you or the recipient before it can be used. Whatever the name people from all walks of life and of all ages have a love of trains and would relish the chance to drive a real life steam or diesel locomotive engine. After some basic movements in the yard familiarising yourself with the various levers and gauges you may be faced with the task of shunting a typical train for service. Derbyshire and the peak district have some great attractions for all your family holidays. Fulfil your childhood dream drive a steam locomotive. Featuring a variety of locomotives on various days throughout 2019, this is your chance to hop on the footplate and take control of a mighty steam engine. If you have made a booking for the palatine restaurant or driver experience we will. For full functionality of this page it is necessary to enable javascript.
On board you will be treated to, 2 glasses of gin with a mixer and a delicious buffet, all aboard the magnificent old steam train as we travel along the derwent valley. Make someones dreams come true or realise your own lifelong ambition on our very special steam footplate or diesel driver experience days. Learn about railway operations and take the controls as you journey through ecclesbourne. This unique experience to drive along our 6 mile railway, restored and relaid after a 30 year battle is available to purchase for you and members of your family. Heres your chance to drive a steam or diesel train at a heritage railway in the uk. The chance to spend a day at a heritage railway surrounded by steam and diesel locomotives is pure nostalgia and. Peak district heritage railways and trams derbyshire railways. Steam train days out hop aboard with a steam train day trip for two. The experience has left a great impression, not just for me, but also on the rest of my family. Journey back in time and enjoy a nostalgic steam or diesel train ride on one of derbyshires preserved. Driver experience days gloucestershire warwickshire steam. Steam experience course heritage railway and steam train. Steam train driver experience the bellarine railway.
Get absolutely steaming with excitement for these steam train experiences. Guided tour of signal box, locomotive works and a free ticket for a guest. Theres plenty of train trips and experiences to suit both keen enthusiasts and those looking for an adventurous day out with a nostalgic trip back to the good old days of luxury train travel. Duffield where there is a steam train driving experience here, it was a great day out. In this section, youll find vouchers to transport your loved one to a bygone era of luxury and adventure. Driving and footplate experiences telford steam railway. Weve rounded up the best railway and transport attractions in derbyshire in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you.
We offer a variety of experiences to suit your budget, interest and requirements from footplate rides to half and full day experiences driving a steam locomotive. Does someone you know always had a dream to drive a real live train to feel the power of a heritage locomotive in their own hands and experience the wonder of the steam era. Come along and experience firsthand firing and driving one the railways fleet of historic steam engines. Enjoy the thrill of a lifetime or realise that childhood dream. Steam train gift experience days the golden age of steam may be long gone, but the chance to enjoy a trip on a steam train is certainly not. The bluebell railway will be running some a very special days for lovers of steam. You will drive our steam locomotive, be a fireman and find out how it all works all under the instruction and watchful eye of our qualified footplate crew. Peak rail is a preserved railway in derbyshire, england, which operates a steam and heritage diesel service for tourists and visitors to both the peak district and. Dear all, it is very much business as usual at the evr, with two full days of. The workshop viewing gallery lets visitors see trams undergoing restoration and repair work. We offer multiple driving experiences alongside our footplate and guard experiences. Despite being very cold, the sun shone and brought to life the wonderful scenery and wildlife. Diesel driver experience gloucestershire warwickshire steam. Free allday travel on peak rail on the date of your course for you and up to 6.
There are 37 derbyshire railway and transport attractions to pick from. We have a variety of experiences including bluebell railway steam train tip and. Thanks to our steeply graded line, 1 in 60 at its steepest, you can work our steam engines in the manner they were designed. The bellarine railway offers the opportunity to drive one of our steam or diesel trains. Drive a steam train train driving experiences into the blue. Steam trains train experiences virgin experience days. Steam train gift experience days activity superstore. Peak rail heritage railway and steam train rides midlands. Midland railway butterley the midland railway trust. There can be no better or more memorable surprise than to fulfil a childhood ambition and take to the footplate of one of our steam or diesel locomotives. Enjoy a trip back in time on an amazing steam train across the beautiful british countryside with a friend. For the railroad nut, there is no better experience than driving a steam train on the lovely severn valley railway. Peak rail heritage railway in the middle of derbyshire and the peak district. Did you ever dream of driving a full sized steam locomotive, or do you know someone whose ambition has always been to be at the controls of a steam locomotive.
Look for classic experiences such as bluebell railway, watercress line, great central railway, swanage railway and severn valley railway. The staff were wonderful and the whole experience is something i would recommend to anyone who has a dream to drive a steam loco for real. Footplate experience realise your lifelong ambition. Book well in advance for our train driving experiences though, as demand is high. These hugely popular courses enable you to take part in the experience of a lifetime and relive the golden age of steam.
Step on board our derbyshire countryman and enjoy afternoon tea, ploughmans lunch or our. Due to the ongoing coronavirus issue, and following the latest government advice, the gloucestershire warwickshire steam railway has taken the decision to suspend all services until further notice. Tramway village, home of the national tramway museum an ideal day out for all ages. Full day diesel train driving in derbyshire experience days. We bought a steam driver experience for our father as a 70th birthday present. Steam train experience for two activity superstore. At experience days, were delighted to offer a range of unforgettable journeys, which capture the unique spirit of train travel. Being centrally located in derbyshire, we are easy to find by car, by train and by bus. Steam train driving experience severn valley railway.
Shared drive of a steam locomotive and complimentary lunch. Loughborough steam train experience with into the blue. Ride a historic tram through a recreation of an historic village street overlooking the derwent valley. When trainspotting is just not enough any more, give the gift of a lifetime and treat a lucky loved one to the diesel train driving experience in derbyshire, guaranteed to be a truly unforgettable day. Watched any old movies lately and wished you could relive the golden age of steam.
A wonderful train experience for my retirement from mainstream railway operations, my colleagues bought me an experience day at loughborough driving a classic steam engine. You can buy our driving activities and car experience days as a gift voucher or book directly onto a date. Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including museums and art galleries, or tourist attractions. The chance to spend a day at a heritage railway surrounded by steam and diesel locomotives is pure nostalgia and loved by all ages. Find out about when our trains are running using our interactive calendar. Driver experience days the gloucestershire warwickshire railway is a volunteer operated heritage railway in gloucestershire, offering a round trip of over 24 miles. Drive a train on a journey of adventure that you will never forget. With over 100 heritage railways, 700 working steam trains, and 60 steam train museums, you will be sure to experience the grandeur of trevithicks invention. This is where signals, stations and steam all combine on the famous loughborough steam train. You can only book in the steam train driving taster experience in nottinghamshire experience at the spa if the voucher has been activated. Steam train driving taster experience in nottinghamshire.
You will be invited to spend the day at the great central railway the uks only double track heritage railway and take up your position as driver for a thrilling round trip at the helm of one of the beautifully restored steam engines. For those who love steam trains, this unique opportunity will have you reliving the golden age of steam in the drivers cab of a classic light engine steam locomotive in the high weald countryside. Whether it be a trip on a steam train, a meal on board our derbyshire countryman. From britains version of the orient express to a steam train along the coast, go back in time and enjoy a dose of nostalgia on these vintage railways in norfolk. Footplate experience find your perfect uk steam or diesel. Step aboard the footplate for a fantastic day of diesel train driving. Lake district steam train trip and cream tea for two. Steam train experience perfect family day ecclesbourne. The railways footplate experience provides big kids with all the necessary knowhow to drive a steam train. The line meanders through beautiful derbyshire countryside from wirksworth to duffield, allowing for an interlude there before returning to wirksworth. Whether youre the handson kind of person looking to take one of these glorious locomotives out for a spin, or after something more refined like, for instance, wine, weve got a first. Hop aboard some classic steam trains and prepare yourself for a day to remember.
We are therefore not currently selling places on our diesel driver experience courses. Steam train driving and footplate rides are amongst our most popular activities. Steam driver experience days bure valley railway norfolk. We are planning to remain closed until further notice, but will continue to monitor the situation and will offer updates on our website and through social media. I would like to express my thanks to your society for making this experience available. Footplate experience is the only searchable footplate experience database of uk steam and diesel train driving and riding packages. You will be one on one with the driver, as participants you will help clean and prepare the loco before firing it up and taking it for a spin. Steam train experience for two menkind classic steam train ride for two multiple locations across the uk return and all day rover tickets educational and fun for the family steam train museum visit included. The day can be quite intensive as you learn to master the art of driving a steam locomotive and youll certainly need to concentrate. You will drive our steam locomotive, be a fireman and find out how it all works. The guys who run the service, take real pride in providing a memorable experience and really made it special. If so, then a footplate experience day at the midland railway butterley is just what you have been looking for. As is often the case with trains, if you know someone whos into them, theyre most likely really into them. Derbyshire leicestershire lincolnshire northamptonshire.
Be it steam or diesel, a drive a train experience makes for a fantastic gift for a family member or a friend, you can even purchase an open voucher so that the lucky recipient can choose when they want to embark on their journey. They also host a series of special events that are very popular. Find fantastic luxury trains and heritage steam gifts for a friend or even treat yourself. Each voucher comes beautifully presented in a gift card, which in itself makes for a lovely souvenir. We have a variety of experiences including bluebell railway steam train tip and visit to wakehurst place botanic garden for two, west somerset railway rover 2 adults and steam locomotive driving experience. Get your engine drivers hat on for a steam train experience at spa valley railway where you get to be the driver. The midland railway butterley, as a result of covid19 and to safeguard the health of our staff, volunteers and visitors, have taken the decision to close to the public. Luxury trains and heritage steam virgin experience days. Take your pick from the various courses and sign up today. Driving experiences mid hants railway ltd watercress line.
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