Steam driver experience days bure valley railway norfolk. 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. For the railroad nut, there is no better experience than driving a steam train on the lovely severn valley railway. Loughborough steam train experience with into the blue. Get your engine drivers hat on for a steam train experience at spa valley railway where you get to be the driver. Midland railway butterley the midland railway trust. Driving experiences mid hants railway ltd watercress line. 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. Get absolutely steaming with excitement for these steam train experiences.
Driver experience days the gloucestershire warwickshire railway is a volunteer operated heritage railway in gloucestershire, offering a round trip of over 24 miles. Heritage railway and steam train rides midlands, uk. Steam experience course heritage railway and steam train. Guided tour of signal box, locomotive works and a free ticket for a guest. Step aboard the footplate for a fantastic day of diesel train driving. Steam train driving experience severn valley railway. 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. Drive a steam train train driving experiences into the. Enjoy the thrill of a lifetime or realise that childhood dream. Two, west somerset railway rover 2 adults and steam locomotive driving experience. 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. The experience has left a great impression, not just for me, but also on the rest of my family. A day out on our railway learning how to drive a steam or diesel locomotive is an ideal gift for a friend or relative, or indeed for yourself.
Steam train experience for two activity superstore. Steam and diesel train experiences discover a range of classic diesel and steam train experiences to get your next train journey on track. 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. Make someones dreams come true or realise your own lifelong ambition on our very special steam footplate or diesel driver experience days. Steam trains train experiences virgin experience days. The guys who run the service, take real pride in providing a memorable experience and really made it special. You can only book in the steam train driving taster experience in nottinghamshire experience at the spa if the voucher has been activated.
The bluebell railway will be running some a very special days for lovers of steam. We have a variety of experiences including bluebell railway steam train tip and. Dear all, it is very much business as usual at the evr, with two full days of. 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. Driving and footplate experiences telford steam railway. Come along and experience firsthand firing and driving one the railways fleet of historic steam engines. I would like to express my thanks to your society for making this experience available. Steam train driver experience the bellarine railway.
The chance to spend a day at a heritage railway surrounded by steam and diesel locomotives is pure nostalgia and. 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. This is where signals, stations and steam all combine on the famous loughborough steam train. 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. 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.
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. Luxury trains and heritage steam virgin experience days. Derbyshire leicestershire lincolnshire northamptonshire. I speak highly of your organization to all others that i have contact with and recommend the experience to them.
Preparation of steam locomotive for service driving a steam locomotive hauling passenger train 36 miles refreshments including a cooked lunch price. Take your pick from the various courses and sign up today. 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. 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. 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. We are therefore not currently selling places on our diesel driver experience courses. Peak rail heritage railway and steam train rides midlands. Steam train experience perfect family day ecclesbourne. Free allday travel on peak rail on the date of your course for you and up to 6. Learn about railway operations and take the controls as you journey through ecclesbourne. Peak district heritage railways and trams derbyshire railways. Full day diesel train driving in derbyshire experience days. Fulfil your childhood dream drive a steam locomotive. Peak rail heritage railway in the middle of derbyshire and the peak district.
Whether its to realise a lifelong ambition, or as that very special railway gift, driving a railway locomotive is an amazing adventure. Whether it be a trip on a steam train, a meal on board our derbyshire countryman. Heres your chance to drive a steam or diesel train at a heritage railway in the uk. 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. Steam driver experience regulator king package for 1 person. Steam train driving taster experience in nottinghamshire.
Steam train railways and museums in the peak district hillside croft. Ride a historic tram through a recreation of an historic village street overlooking the derwent valley. In this section, youll find vouchers to transport your loved one to a bygone era of luxury and adventure. Diesel driver experience gloucestershire warwickshire steam.
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. 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. As is often the case with trains, if you know someone whos into them, theyre most likely really into them. Duffield where there is a steam train driving experience here, it was a great day out. We offer multiple driving experiences alongside our footplate and guard experiences. Drive a train on a journey of adventure that you will never forget. 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. 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.
Footplate experience realise your lifelong ambition. Thanks to our steeply graded line, 1 in 60 at its steepest, you can work our steam engines in the manner they were designed. These hugely popular courses enable you to take part in the experience of a lifetime and relive the golden age of steam. 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. 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.
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. Tramway village, home of the national tramway museum an ideal day out for all ages. Why not try a day out at some of the steam train railways and museums on offer in the area. The workshop viewing gallery lets visitors see trams undergoing restoration and repair work. Book well in advance for our train driving experiences though, as demand is high. 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. Being centrally located in derbyshire, we are easy to find by car, by train and by bus. We offer the thrill of firing and driving a fullsized steam or diesel locomotive on one of britains premier preserved railways. 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. The day can be quite intensive as you learn to master the art of driving a steam locomotive and youll certainly need to concentrate. Steam train days out hop aboard with a steam train day trip for two. Journey back in time and enjoy a nostalgic steam or diesel train ride on one of derbyshires preserved. Find out about when our trains are running using our interactive calendar. 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.
Diesel experience days are also available by special arrangement. 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. 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. Explore two railway museums, shops, childrens playground and country park and much. Look for classic experiences such as bluebell railway, watercress line, great central railway, swanage railway and severn valley railway. 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. They also host a series of special events that are very popular. If so, then a footplate experience day at the midland railway butterley is just what you have been looking for. Despite being very cold, the sun shone and brought to life the wonderful scenery and wildlife. Watched any old movies lately and wished you could relive the golden age of steam.
Map of all steam railways, museums and tramways in uk. 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. We bought a steam driver experience for our father as a 70th birthday present. The line meanders through beautiful derbyshire countryside from wirksworth to duffield, allowing for an interlude there before returning to wirksworth. Step on board our derbyshire countryman and enjoy afternoon tea, ploughmans lunch or our. For full functionality of this page it is necessary to enable javascript. Lake district steam train trip and cream tea for two. 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. 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. The railways footplate experience provides big kids with all the necessary knowhow to drive a steam train.
Steam train enthusiasts can have a go themselves by signing up for one of several driver experience days. There are 37 derbyshire railway and transport attractions to pick from. Steam train gift experience days activity superstore. Whether its simply a nostalgic journey back to a bygone age or a discovery of the sights and sounds for very first time of a steam or diesel locomotive peak rail welcomes you to experience the thrill of our preserved railway whilst travelling through the delightful derbyshire countryside. The chance to spend a day at a heritage railway surrounded by steam and diesel locomotives is pure nostalgia and loved by all ages. Footplate experience is the only searchable footplate experience database of uk steam and diesel train driving and riding packages. 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. Steam train driving and footplate rides are amongst our most popular activities. You can buy our driving activities and car experience days as a gift voucher or book directly onto a date.
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. Shared drive of a steam locomotive and complimentary lunch. Footplate experience find your perfect uk steam or diesel. 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. If you have made a booking for the palatine restaurant or driver experience we will. Driver experience days gloucestershire warwickshire steam. Live your dream and join the east lancashire railway on one of their drive a steam train experience days. Well now you can with this steam locomotive driving experience you will take control of a real fully functioning locomotive, for a thrilling ride along britains only mainline steam railway in loughborough, leicestershire. Steam trains and heritage railroads in englands west country. Hop aboard some classic steam trains and prepare yourself for a day to remember. 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. You will drive our steam locomotive, be a fireman and find out how it all works. At experience days, were delighted to offer a range of unforgettable journeys, which capture the unique spirit of train travel.
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