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Footplate Experiences

Have you dreamed of being on the footplate and driving a steam locomotive? How about being in the cab of your favourite heritage diesel loco and taking charge of the controls? Now you can do both, please read the terms and conditions before making a booking.

Events

Bronze Footplate Experiences Bronze Footplate Experiences Experience the challenge of driving and firing a steam locomotive hauling a heavy train of carriages for 8 miles. Running over the whole length of the line, you will steam through...

Experience the challenge of driving and firing a steam locomotive hauling a heavy train of carriages for 8 miles. Running over the whole length of the line, you will steam through Bewdley Tunnel, glide across Victoria Bridge and storm up Eardington Bank, so make sure you keep the pressure up!

Locomotives normally used on the Footplate Experiences: 4930 Hagley Hall, 7714, 13268, 75069 (subject to availability).

What's included:

  • Safety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley Station
  • Detailed instruction on how to drive and fire a locomotive.
  • Only 8 participants per experience, driving and firing in pairs.
  • Travel on the footplate, driving and firing for over 8 miles.
  • Travelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.
  • Bring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge. 
  • Opportunities for photographs.
  • A presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.
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Silver Footplate Experiences Silver Footplate Experiences Experience the challenge of driving and firing a steam locomotive hauling a heavy train of carriages for 16 miles. Running over the whole length of the line, you will steam through...

Experience the challenge of driving and firing a steam locomotive hauling a heavy train of carriages for 16 miles. Running over the whole length of the line, you will steam through Bewdley Tunnel, glide across Victoria Bridge and storm up Eardington Bank, so make sure you keep the pressure up!

Locomotives normally used on the Footplate Experiences: 4930 Hagley Hall, 7714, 13268, 75069 (subject to availability).

What's included:

  • Safety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley Station
  • Detailed instruction on how to drive and fire a locomotive.
  • Only 4 participants per experience, driving and firing in pairs.
  • Travel on the footplate, driving and firing for over 16 miles.
  • Travelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.
  • Bring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge. 
  • Opportunities for photographs.
  • A presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.
Book now
Gold Footplate Experiences Gold Footplate Experiences Experience the challenge of driving and firing a steam locomotive hauling a heavy train of carriages for 32 miles. Running over the whole length of the line, you will steam through...

Experience the challenge of driving and firing a steam locomotive hauling a heavy train of carriages for 32 miles. Running over the whole length of the line, you will steam through Bewdley Tunnel, glide across Victoria Bridge and storm up Eardington Bank, so make sure you keep the pressure up!

Locomotives normally used on the Footplate Experiences: 4930 Hagley Hall, 7714, 13268, 75069 (subject to availability).

What's included:

  • Safety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley Station
  • Detailed instruction on how to drive and fire a locomotive.
  • Only 4 participants per experience, driving and firing in pairs.
  • Travel on the footplate, driving and firing for over 32 miles.
  • Travelling a total journey of 64 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.
  • Bring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge. 
  • Opportunities for photographs.
  • A presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.
Book now
Footplate Experiences

Have you dreamed of being on the footplate and driving a steam locomotive? How about being in the cab of your favourite heritage diesel loco and taking charge of the controls? Now you can do both, please read the terms and conditions before making a booking.

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