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Silver Mainline Diesel Locomotive Train Driving Day

Silver Mainline Diesel Locomotive Train Driving Day Silver Mainline Diesel Locomotive Train Driving Day Silver Mainline Diesel Locomotive Train Driving Day
Silver Mainline Diesel Locomotive Train Driving Day
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Product ID: 17655

Heritage diesel locomotive enthusiasts will relish the chance to enjoy driving one for real whilst hauling a passenger train of three coaches on this silver level train driving experience session! Hosted at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway in Derbyshire, this full day experience is your chance to climb into the cab of a Class 33, 47 or 73, and to get a feel for what it was like to drive one of these workhorses of Britain's main line railways, hauling both passengers and goods across the country. And it's only once you're at the controls that you get a feel for the torque and power these machines are capable of, as you operate the levers and bring more power to the engine as it hauls the coaches up Ecclesbourne's steady incline. Passing through level crossings, bridges and tunnels, you'll have opportunities to accelerate at certain points along the line. And yes, you will get to sound that distinctive two-tone horn as well! As well as the driving, shared in a group rotation, you'll also get to tour the depot at Wirksworth and visit the sheds as well, and you can bring along a guest to ride in the coaches whilst you drive as well!

  • Valid for 12 months
  • Derbyshire
  • Flexible Booking
  • Gift Pack Options
  • Free Exchanges
  • Instant Delivery
What's Included

  • Spend the day at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
  • Take the controls of a main line heritage diesel locomotive with coaches
  • Class 73, 47 and 33 locomotives are used for this experience
  • Travel between Wirksworth in the Derbyshire Peak District and Duffield just north of Derby
  • Guidance from skilled instructors
  • Continental breakfast on arrival for you and your guest with tea and coffee, plus a safety talk
  • A freshly prepared lunch in the station cafe for the participant and guest
  • Guided tour of the Wirksworth site and the facilities
  • Allow approximately 6 hours on site for this experience

Silver Experience

  • Drive the loco plus 3 coaches for 16 miles
  • You will form part of a small group of 6 participants for this experience
  • Rotation plan: First two drive (one to Duffield, one back); next two drive while others take in the views; remaining two get a site tour and visit the shed
  • Your guest can ride in the coaches for this experience

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  • Do I need to pre-book my experience?
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    • Selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year
    • Experiences generally start at 09:30am finishing around 16:00pm
    • Due to popularity it is recommended you book well in advance to avoid disappointment
    • Minimum age 18
    • Participants must be agile enough to climb up into the locomotive
    • One spectator may join you for lunch (included)
    • Additional guests can purchase lunch on the day if required
    • Minimum Age: 18 years
    • This product is not eligible for promotional discount codes.

  •   1 Location in the UK

    • Derbyshire
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Minimum Age: 18 years

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