Diesel Footplate Experiences
There is nothing quite like the sight and sound of a diesel locomotive in full cry! Choose your locomotive and experience the power and surge of adrenaline as you drive and second-man your favourite engine hauling a heavy train for 16 miles.
What's included:
- Safety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley
- Tour of the locomotive engine room, including a start-up procedure demonstration.
- Travel in the cab; driving for 8 miles, and acting as second man for 8 miles. A further 16 miles is spent in the rear cab of the locomotive (only available when locomotives with 2 cabs are used), with the option to spend an additional 32 miles travelling in the train with your guests.
- Travelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.
- Tour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot
- Only 4 participants per experience.
- 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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Christmas at the Severn Valley Railway...
There is nothing quite like the sight and sound of a diesel locomotive in full cry! Choose your locomotive and experience the power and surge of adrenaline as you drive and second-man your favourite engine hauling a heavy train for 16 miles.
What's included:
- Safety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley
- Tour of the locomotive engine room, including a start-up procedure demonstration.
- Travel in the cab; driving for 8 miles, and acting as second man for 8 miles. A further 16 miles is spent in the rear cab of the locomotive (only available when locomotives with 2 cabs are used), with the option to spend an additional 32 miles travelling in the train with your guests.
- Travelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.
- Tour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot
- Only 4 participants per experience.
- 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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