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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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  • Diesel Footplate Experience
    Diesel Footplate Experience
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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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