Steam trains are completely different to trains you see on the tracks today, they manually require their engines being stoked with coal to keep them burning. Whatever the name people from all walks of life and of all ages have a love of trains and would relish the chance. Uk footplate experiences find your perfect uk steam or diesel. We walked about 25 minutes into the town of holt and caught a vintage bus back to the train station. Train drivers operate trains on the rail network, carrying passengers and freight around the country. Find fantastic luxury trains and heritage steam gifts for a friend or even treat yourself. 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. Spend a whole day operating a typical great western branch line. 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. Let off some steam as you take in the beautiful countryside scenery whilst at the controls of a powerful engine. Drive a steam train experiences start at bury bolton street station at 8.
Learn to drive a steam train experience day diesel. Drive a steam train train driving experiences into the. Drive a loco great central railway the uks only main line. The west somerset railway offers a range of one day and two day courses to realise your ambition and make your long held dreams become reality. Simply put, driving a train is a mustdo experience that realises all those childhood train driver dreams. Driving and firing the locomotive you will experience the thrill of the sights, sounds, smell and heat of a. Steam trains train experiences virgin experience days. Browse below to find the perfect present today from virgin experience days. 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. Footplate experience find your perfect uk steam or. In recent years, all our steam and diesel driving courses have sold out within a few weeks of being advertised.
A place on the steam driver experience day allows you to bring 6 guests to travel behind you. These drawings and the mechanical principles they represent will become familiar to you. The kwvr offers you the opportunity to drive a steam train on the famous keighley and worth valley railway and experience the thrill of being in control of a locomotive doing what it was designed to do, hard at work on the stiff gradients of the countrys only complete heritage branch line. We offer the thrill of firing and driving a fullsized steam or diesel locomotive on one of britains. Hop aboard some classic steam trains and prepare yourself for a day to remember. Bespoke drive a train experiences are also available for those looking to go that extra mile both literally and figuratively. Its full steam ahead as you and an other customer take charge of a locomotive, with a footplate crew in support, for a 16 mile round trip. We have events to cater for all, choose a category above to see all events of a type, or keep scrolling to see whats coming up next.
Be in control of one of our steam locomotives hauling a train to birkhill and back again. 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 experience north york moors historical railway. This locomotive was numbered 861 and consequently the driver experience is referred to as the 861 footplate experience course. You will be hauling one of our standard train sets along a challenging route that abounds with sharp curves and steep gradients. Experience luxury travel with a steam train journey to your choice of 33 destinations champagne, pastries, brunch and a fourcourse meal with a bottle of wine to share available throughout the year. Look for classic experiences such as bluebell railway, watercress line, great central railway, swanage railway and severn valley railway.
Your ticket to ride the best train experiences and days out, with our range of diesel and steampowered day train trips for you. Gcses grades 9 to 4 a to c, or equivalent, in english and maths. Clives five day stage i and stage ii courses provide you with an insight into the knowledge and skills required of a steam engineman. We offer three different experiences throughout the year, from our steam taster, 3 hour diesel multiple unit dmu or full day diesel locomotive course, all under the expert supervision of our experienced drivers and firemen. Driver experience days gloucestershire warwickshire. Then, when the passengers have gone home, its your turn. Luxury trains and heritage steam train experiences. Now you can relive those bygone days when the most powerful steam locomotives in the land headed great named expresses like the south yorkshireman and the master cutler, as they raced to the capital. Steam driver experience course bure valley railway norfolk.
As if that isnt just a little bit special, this steam train is red. 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. We offer multiple driving experiences alongside our footplate and guard experiences. Choose your locomotive and experience the power and surge of adrenaline as you take the controls of your favourite class on our full day experience, including a tour of kidderminster diesel depot. Steam and diesel driver experience epping ongar railway. The first two days consist of classroom instruction where you will learn some basic principles of engine design and the. Whether its to realise a lifelong ambition, or as that very special railway gift, experiencing a footplate ride is an amazing.
Our driver experience courses are designed to give you the thrill of being at the controls of a powerful narrow gauge steam locomotive, doing the job for which it was designed. Footplate north york moors historical railway trust nymr. Relive the golden age of steam and realise your dream of driving a steam engine, diesel engine or tram. 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. Driving experiences mid hants railway ltd watercress line. The hiss of steam, the roar of a fire, the deep rumble of an engine and the shrill blast of a whistle, no youtube video or instagram pic can quite do justice to the inimitable experience of piloting a heritage steam or diesel engine. The bluebell railway will be running some a very special days for lovers of steam. Once upon a time every young boy aspired to be an engine driver when the sights, sounds and smells evoked the glory days of travel by train. Steam train footplate experience dean forest railway. In the meantime, click here to read more about steam curators and learn how to become a curator yourself.
Whats involved from march to october, the midland railwaybutterley holds a series of courses, where a maximum of 6 participants can learn how to operate and control a steam locomotive. Two full round trips on the footplate into the evening a real journey into the past. 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. Registrants must be at least 18 years old, in good health and physically able to operate a steam locomotive. From train enthusiast days, to luxury train journeys, youll find a gift for every train lover. Drive a steam train train driving experiences into the blue. Live your childhood dreams of becoming a train driver as you get a taster of being at the controls of a diesel or steam train with an exhilarating railway experience. 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. Whether its to realise a lifelong ambition, or as that very special railway gift, driving a railway locomotive is an amazing adventure. Steam train experiences throughout england, scotland and wales. Footplate experience is the only searchable footplate experience database of uk steam and diesel train driving and riding packages.
There are not yet enough steam curators to show in this space. Steam experience course heritage railway and steam train. Visit parts of the north norfolk railway not normally open to. Drive a train 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. 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. Drive a loco great central railway the uks only main. We boarded the train in sherjngham and went to holt. Looking to book a train diving experience in the south.
Get absolutely steaming with excitement for these steam train experiences. North norfolk is a great place for a family holiday with a dog and we loved that our dog was made so welcome on the poppy line north norfolk railway. Steam locomotive packages great central railway the uks. From the sweat and satisfaction of shovelling coal to the speed and sense of adventure.
We offer the thrill of firing and driving a fullsized steam or diesel locomotive on one of britains premier preserved railways. The driver of ex lbsc 060t martello backs some loose coupled wagons onto a brake van. Youve seen it, the locomotive emerging from rolling banks of steam, the hard working locomen. This will include boiler design and construction, valve gear operation, braking, lubrication and firing techniques. Learning to steam was filmed on the great central railway. The perfect gift for family, friends or colleagues. This unique experience to drive along our 6 mile railway, restored and relaid after a 30 year battle is. If so, then a footplate experience day at the midland railway butterley is just what you have been looking for. Stage i consists of two days monday and tuesday of discussion in the classroom covering all aspects of steam locomotive management.
For a firsthand account of a participants experiences on a steam footplate experience course, click here. What a truly fab day out when my eldest son and i spent a day on the footplate of a powerful 9f steam locomotive. Footplate experience find your perfect uk steam or diesel. As the only place in this country where you can drive a steam locomotive on a main line, this is truly the experience of a lifetime. It was so interesting to get a snapshot of yesteryear and how different things ran compared to todays modern railway systems. Our team continues to process and send vouchers in line with uk. Weve got experiences to suit all tastes and budgets, with departure stations on historic and mainline railway lines the. In 90 minutes you will experience the process through lifelong enthusiast arfon haines davies. The avon valley railway offers you the chance of a lifetime to realise your dream of driving a steam or diesel locomotive. Steam experience north york moors historical 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. A notforprofit, volunteer run organisation offering steam train rides, train driver experiences, group charters, as well as family events and specials.
Hot lunch for the participant with the option to include guests halfday guided tour behind the scenes of the east lancashire railway. Spend the day with us and have the ultimate footplate experience. Relive the golden age of steam and experience a truly unforgettable journey on a heritage steam locomotive footplate. Steam railway experience days east anglian railway museum. The puffing billy railway offers train driver experiences in a 120 year old steam engine, a couliett locomotive built in 1886 for use in paris. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gifts or team building with a difference. Whether its a steam or diesel loco, railway fans will love the chance to be the one up there in the cab operating the train.
During this steam engine experience day, you will get up close and personal with all of the controls, systems and joys of driving a full size steam locomotive. Your ticket to ride the best train experiences and days out, with our range of diesel and steam powered day train trips for you. Come along and experience firsthand firing and driving one the railways fleet of historic steam engines b. Once upon a time every young boy aspired to be an engine driver when the sights, sounds. Steam train gift experience days activity superstore. Get your engine drivers hat on for a steam train experience at spa valley railway where you get to be the driver.
Take a return journey from pickering to grosmont 36 miles with our experienced crews and see yorkshires amazing scenery as you travel through the north york moors national park. Learn to drive and fire a steam engine or diesel train and enjoy a. After an appropriate briefing and instruction, you join five other people as a team to spend the whole day actually operating and running the dean forest railway, under supervision of. 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. Learn to operate a steam locomotive and about other railway duties and, if you choose the fullday experience, you take control in our signal. We offer steam train experiences and diesel train experiences. Driving and footplate experiences telford steam railway. It was cold a frosty start, but fortunately nice and warm in the cab. Drive a train on a journey of adventure that you will never forget. Whether it is to realise a lifelong ambition, or as that very special gift, driving a railway locomotive is an amazing adventure. Steam locomotive packages great central railway the uk.
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. 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. A driver s license is not required for the learn to drive a steam train experience. After an appropriate briefing and instruction, you join five other people as a team to spend the whole day actually operating and running the dean forest railway, under supervision of qualified dfr personnel.
You can apply to a train operating company and begin a train driver advanced apprenticeship. Steam train experiences red letter days experience. The ultimate experience for steam enthusiasts, over five days, spending two full days on the footplate. Select a journey day out with thomas events and specials heritage train service train driver experiences if you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 03 5258 2069 or send an. Steam driver experience the foxfield railway offers the thrill of firing and driving a fullsized steam locomotive. If youre looking for gift ideas then virgin experience can offer a wide range of different kinds of gift experiences such as a steam train driving experience.
A drivers license is not required for the learn to drive a steam train experience. Steam train driver experience the bellarine railway. For any steam train enthusiast the chance to drive a steam train will be quite a red letter day in their lives. Driving and firing for 16 miles, guarding and travel for 16 miles. Steam driver experience regulator king package for 1 person. Preparation of steam locomotive for service driving a steam locomotive hauling passenger train 36 miles refreshments including a cooked lunch price. Steam train driving experience virgin experience days.
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