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Bronze Drive a Steam Locomotive

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Live that dream with our Bronze Drive a Steam Locomotive footplate experience course. Try your hand at both driving and firing one of our medium-sized steam locomotives for a 10-mile return journey with one-to-one tuition from our experienced crews.

  • Try your hand with the shovel firing the locomotive and master the driving controls during the trip
  • One participant per slot, with one-to-one tuition from our experienced team of drivers and firemen
  • Welcome hot drink and safety brief in The Apollo at Wirksworth
  • The experience lasts approximately 2 hours
  • Certificate of completion at the end of the experience

Points to note

  • The experience is locomotive only without carriages. Guests are welcome to wait in The Apollo at Wirksworth Station whilst you undertake your experience.
  • Participants must be aged 18 or above and have a reasonable level of fitness.
  • Overalls and boots should be warn, gloves will be provided.

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  • Bronze Drive a Steam Locomotive Participant
    Bronze Drive a Steam Locomotive Participant
    £495.00
    + £5.00 booking fee
    0 30 max
Bronze Drive a Steam Locomotive

Selected dates

Live that dream with our Bronze Drive a Steam Locomotive footplate experience course. Try your hand at both driving and firing one of our medium-sized steam locomotives for a 10-mile return journey with one-to-one tuition from our experienced crews.

  • Try your hand with the shovel firing the locomotive and master the driving controls during the trip
  • One participant per slot, with one-to-one tuition from our experienced team of drivers and firemen
  • Welcome hot drink and safety brief in The Apollo at Wirksworth
  • The experience lasts approximately 2 hours
  • Certificate of completion at the end of the experience

Points to note

  • The experience is locomotive only without carriages. Guests are welcome to wait in The Apollo at Wirksworth Station whilst you undertake your experience.
  • Participants must be aged 18 or above and have a reasonable level of fitness.
  • Overalls and boots should be warn, gloves will be provided.

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