Steam Engine Driving Experience

Product code: 1183103

All aboard for this hands on introduction on how to drive a steam train!

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If you've ever wanted to learn the skills required to drive a steam train then this is definitely for you. Accompanied at all times by your instructor, you'll get the chance to take the trains controls and learn how to move off and stop smoothly. There will be plenty of opportunity to hone your skills during the day before you buffer up the engine to a 25 ton brake van. This experience also includes a fascinating visit to the signal box and a tour of the locomotive yard.
Please arrive at the venue in good time on your chosen date. Your experience will begin at 8.30am. Following breakfast and an introductory briefing you will be taken to the engine and will learn the basic skills required to drive a steam locomotive. You will take the controls, learn how to move off and stop smoothly, and buffer up the engine to a 25 ton brake van. You will also visit the signal box and locomotive yard. The day includes lunch and will last approximately 7.5 hours. You will receive complimentary souvenirs to round off your experience.

This experience is available at Kent:

  • Kent (South East) - Tenterden
Your voucher is valid for 10 months. You must pre-book a date for your experience. This experience does not run between October and March. You must be aged between 18 and 70, reasonably fit and healthy and not on any medication; however, for those over 70, a doctor’s note is required. Overalls are provided and you will need to wear strong, sensible footwear. Despite the warmth of a steam locomotive, during inclement weather it is advisable to bring warm clothing. Please note this experience is available on weekdays only. This experience is not available during school summer holidays (16th July - 3rd September).
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If you’ve ever wanted to learn the basic skills required to drive a steam train then this is the experience for you. Accompanied at all times by your instructor, you will get the chance to take the controls yourself and learn how to move off and stop smoothly. There will be plenty of opportunity to hone your skills during the day before the grand climax as you gently ‘buffer up’ the engine to a 25 ton brake van. Also includes a visit to the signal box and a tour of the locomotive yard.
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If you’ve ever wanted to learn the basic skills required to drive a steam train then this is the experience for you. Accompanied at all times by your instructor, you will get the chance to take the controls yourself and learn how to move off and stop smoothly. There will be plenty of opportunity to hone your skills during the day before the grand climax as you gently ‘buffer up’ the engine to a 25 ton brake van. Also includes a visit to the signal box and a tour of the locomotive yard.
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Steam Engine Driving Experience
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Day on the footplate
Date: 09 April 2011
Buster
Location: Port Talbot
Age: Over 65
Bought by: Wife
Occasion: Birthday
Went with some trepidation but once there the adrenalin pumped and resulted in an eperience never to be forgotten. The K & W S Railway co-ordinator Howard made the day with his enthusiastic welcome and all day attendance to ensure that all participants were well looked after and given volumes of information. The engine driver Howard was firm but oh what a good teacher, he transformed me from an absolute novice with shaking hands to a calm, collected and able 'driver' in the course of the day. Fireman Jim stoutly maintained steam all day and was an important part of knowledge gained. To all of them greatful thanks and hope to see you again on the advanced course.
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