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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.