Footplate Experiences - price £60 per person.
A ride on the footplate of one of our steam or diesel locomotives is a feast for the senses.
You’ll be welcomed onto the footplate by our experienced locomotive crew, who’ll show you how the locomotive works, and the art of keeping the engine running smoothly. After the guard has blown his whistle and given the right away you’ll be off down the line enjoying the best view on the railway.
This experience includes a trip on the line – duration of around 60 minutes. Whatever the special occasion, a footplate experience will create memories to last a lifetime.
You must be in good health and reasonably fit (i.e. able to climb on and off the locomotives from the ground). Please note that you will NOT be driving the steam engine during this experience.
Our steam footplate experiences are available on the following dates
5th May (SOLD OUT)
18th May (SOLD OUT)
26th May (SOLD OUT)
25th August (SOLD OUT)
7th September (SOLD OUT)
We plan to use GWR 56XX 0-6-2 tank engine No. 5619 OR Peckett & Sons W6 No. 1722 "Rocket" for steam footplate experiences (subject to availability).
We plan to use the following diesels for diesel cab ride experiences on the following dates (subject to availability). Please note that you will NOT be driving the diesel during this experience.
Sun 8th June - Class 142 or 144 Pacer Unit
Sun 8th July - BR Class 08 diesel No. 08757 "Eagle"
Sun 3rd August - BR Class 08 diesel No. 08757 "Eagle"
Please arrive at Spring Village Station 30 mins before your departure time. One of our team will be on hand to welcome you and give you a short safety briefing.
Please note that participants must be over 16 years of age.
Please wear sturdy footwear and clothing that fully covers your arms and legs.
Do not attend the experience under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
You’ll be welcomed onto the footplate by our experienced locomotive crew, who’ll show you how the locomotive works, and the art of keeping the engine running smoothly. After the guard has blown his whistle and given the right away you’ll be off down the line enjoying the best view on the railway.
This experience includes a trip on the line – duration of around 60 minutes. Whatever the special occasion, a footplate experience will create memories to last a lifetime.
You must be in good health and reasonably fit (i.e. able to climb on and off the locomotives from the ground). Please note that you will NOT be driving the steam engine during this experience.
Our steam footplate experiences are available on the following dates
5th May (SOLD OUT)
18th May (SOLD OUT)
26th May (SOLD OUT)
25th August (SOLD OUT)
7th September (SOLD OUT)
We plan to use GWR 56XX 0-6-2 tank engine No. 5619 OR Peckett & Sons W6 No. 1722 "Rocket" for steam footplate experiences (subject to availability).
We plan to use the following diesels for diesel cab ride experiences on the following dates (subject to availability). Please note that you will NOT be driving the diesel during this experience.
Sun 8th June - Class 142 or 144 Pacer Unit
Sun 8th July - BR Class 08 diesel No. 08757 "Eagle"
Sun 3rd August - BR Class 08 diesel No. 08757 "Eagle"
Please arrive at Spring Village Station 30 mins before your departure time. One of our team will be on hand to welcome you and give you a short safety briefing.
Please note that participants must be over 16 years of age.
Please wear sturdy footwear and clothing that fully covers your arms and legs.
Do not attend the experience under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
