Footplate experience realise your lifelong ambition. I was given drive a train present for my 81st birthday and last sunday i meet the one other keen train driver on the platform at buckfastleigh station. Travel on the train as much as you wish and join your relative or friend for lunch, all for just. Drive a steam train on a steam engine driver experience course the ideal present or gift. The bellarine railway offers the opportunity to drive one of our steam or diesel trains. As the only place in this country where you can drive a steam locomotive on a main line, this is truly the experience of a lifetime.
We offer a variety of experiences to suit your budget, interest and requirements from footplate rides to half and full day experiences driving a steam locomotive. Bmw drivers club melbourne castlemaine maldon steam. Book well in advance for our train driving experiences though, as demand is high. There are 39 maldon railway and transport attractions to pick from. You will drive the steam locomotive with its goods train for one return trip between maldon and castlemaine. Thanks to my driving instructor ian and fireman dave my day was more enjoyable than i. Authentic steam era experience appeals to all ages. Drive a steam train on the victorian goldfields railway. If you have a passion for steam trains then this experience gets you up close and personal. The chance to spend a day at a heritage railway surrounded by steam and diesel locomotives is pure nostalgia and loved by all ages. For any steam train enthusiast the chance to drive a steam train will be quite a red letter day in their lives. A great gift for everyone over the age of 18 years. You can also book your old style train tickets for the steam train at this station.
Drive a steam train south devon railway, buckfastleigh. New steam and diesel footplate experience days added. Steam train and sea cruise adventure including the jurassic coast from poole provided by city cruises poole. Victorian goldfields railway, attraction, goldfields, victoria, australia.
Ride with the driver for an modest extra fee, a ride on the engine can be added to your train journey experience. You will be one on one with the driver, as participants you will help clean and prepare the loco before firing it up and taking it for a spin. We offer multiple driving experiences alongside our footplate and guard experiences. Dec 12, 2015 travel in 360 video on the maldon to catlemaine steam train. The train will depart from southern cross and stop at selected suburban stations to pick up passengers. Its full steam ahead as you and an other customer take charge of a locomotive, with a footplate crew in support, for a 16 mile round trip.
There we will join the 12pm service to ride in a first class lounge car with bar and snacks available at your cost behind a steam loco to maldon, arriving at 12. Steam train driving experience severn valley railway. Take your pick from the various courses and sign up today. Had a wonderful time on this old train, travelling in 2nd class but probably made no difference in what class you travel, the experience was wonderful. Learn to drive a steam railway engine on a magical steam train trip. With three course options to choose from, you are right on track to find the perfect railway experience day for you. Prices excluding special events, lilleshall steam days and train rides adults.
For full functionality of this page it is necessary to enable javascript. Experience the thrill of driving a full sized steam locomotive on a driver experience course. We met the guard, fireman and driver who between them explained the workings of the engine and train. Ride with the driver get up close and personal and experience the thrill of travelling on the footplate with the driver, see why steam trains capture the imagination of everyone no matter their age, the sights sounds and smells of a steam. Epping ongar railway steam railway eppingessex visit essex. Diesel driver experience victorian goldfields railway. First essex 73 bus service which runs between maldon and chelmsford. There can be no better or more memorable surprise than to fulfil a childhood ambition and take to the footplate of one of our steam or diesel locomotives. Driving experiences mid hants railway ltd watercress line. Cab rides can be given as a gift see our ride with the driver page. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gifts or team building with a difference. Experience a bygone era with a steam or heritage diesel train ride on a restored. Driver experience days a day out on our railway learning how to drive a steam or diesel locomotive is an ideal gift for a friend or relative, or indeed for yourself. Theres plenty of train trips and experiences to suit both keen enthusiasts and those looking for an adventurous day out with a nostalgic trip back to the good old days of luxury train travel.
After turning the locomotive on castlemaine turntable, youll enjoy a relaxing lunch with the crew before driving the train back to maldon. A fun family activity, youll enjoy the atmosphere, sights, sounds and movement of the historic steam train era. As if that isnt just a little bit special, this steam train is red. A true vintage experience in a beautifully restored steam train with all the original details. East anglian railway museum steam railway experience days. I wish to place on record how much i enjoyed the train driving experience on your railway last tuesday.
Driver experience day k190 victorian goldfields railway. Victorian goldfields railway coronavirus covid19 update 23 march 2020. Group bookings concessions are available for groups see our group travel options. This authentic steam era train experience links the historic gold mining towns of.
First class return journey between maldon and castlemaine. Driver experience days gloucestershire warwickshire. All the sights, sounds and atmosphere of an authentic steam train journey will take you back to another era when steam ruled the rails. You will drive and fire a coal fired steam railway locomotive pulling your own private train.
Driving a steam train is an experience for dedicated steamies, but some may savour a salubrious meal with family and friends. Y 164 arriving into the platform at maldon railway station. Our two 1950s built passenger express steam locomotives will work hard as. Y 164 a y class diesel locomotive was arriving into the platform track at maldon railway station in. Informative commentary from the captain was interesting. The victorian goldfields railway runs regular steam trains along the branch line from maldon to castlemaine and return every sunday and wednesday. We know this is a challenging time for all as we continue to receive updates and follow the australian and victorian governments advice surrounding this global health emergency. I m p o r t a n t i n f o r m a t i o n departure information.
Check our guide to steam train dining experience gifts in britain for foodie lovers. A wonderful train experience for my retirement from mainstream railway operations, my colleagues bought me an experience day at loughborough driving a classic steam. If its cancelled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund. I thoroughly recommend this experience, apart from driving a steam engine, it is a. The other participants travel on the cushions with the guard to wait their turn. Bookings may be limited during the summer fire danger period months december march. Steam train driver experience bucket list experience. Bure valley railway 1991 ltd, aylsham station, norwich road, aylsham, norfolk, nr11 6bw company no. I have just completed the steam train driver experience on the victorian goldfields railway. Enjoy an excursion to the railways, ride a steam train and youll take in the sights, sounds and smells of these majestic locomotives. As part of that package we got an overnight stay in maldon and i got a cab ride on the steam train from maldon to muckleford. Get the kids together for a memorable day out on this authentic steam railway, linking the historic gold mining towns of castlemaine and maldon.
This combined booking sea cruise and steam train to corfe castle made for an excellent day out. A wonderful train experience for my retirement from mainstream railway operations, my colleagues bought me an experience day at loughborough driving a classic steam engine. Get up close and personal and experience the thrill of travelling on the footplate with the driver and see why steam trains. Weve rounded up the best railway and transport attractions in maldon in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. Does someone you know always had a dream to drive a real live train to feel the power of a heritage locomotive in their own hands and experience the wonder of the steam era. Driver experience days gloucestershire warwickshire steam. Steam train driver experience the bellarine railway. For the railroad nut, there is no better experience than driving a steam train on the lovely severn valley railway.
Your great value ticket includes all three heritage transport experiences, with discounts available from our website. After turning the locomotive on castlemaine turntable, youll enjoy a relaxing lunch with the crew before changing drivers for the return journey to to maldon. The steam driver experience is for those who enjoy the sights and sounds of a steam locomotive. Weve a range of fantastic and unique experiences ideal as gifts for that special occasion or to just indulge in a childhood dream. See our drive a train pages for more information, and book.
To feel the power of the locomotive with their own hands and experience the wonder of a bygone era. This locomotive was numbered 861 and consequently the driver experience is referred to as the 861 footplate experience course. Get up close and personal and experience the thrill of travelling on the footplate with the. Steam driver experience course bure valley railway norfolk. On the other trip, it is time to occupy the driver s seat and take charge of the train. Steam locomotive packages great central railway the uks. Ride with the driver get up close and personal and experience the thrill of travelling on the footplate with the driver, see why steam trains capture the imagination of everyone no matter their age, the sights sounds and smells of a steam locomotive hard at work. Steam train driving and footplate rides are amongst our most popular activities.
Whatever the name people from all walks of life and of all ages have a love of trains and would relish the chance to drive a real life steam or diesel locomotive engine. Drive a train on a journey of adventure that you will never forget. Youll travel across changing landscapes, meander through delightful towns and experience the best in railway hospitality. Such a beautiful way to travel through the aussie bush, listen to the train toot and chug along in comfort and luxury. We have a variety of experiences including bluebell railway steam train tip and visit to wakehurst place botanic garden for two, west somerset railway rover 2 adults and steam locomotive driving experience. Mar 23, 2020 welcome to the victorian goldfields railway. Learn to operate a steam locomotive and about other railway duties and, if you choose the fullday experience, you take control in our signal box, acting as both guard and crossing keeper. Preparation of steam locomotive for service driving a steam locomotive hauling passenger train 36 miles refreshments including a cooked lunch price. Come along and experience firsthand firing and driving one the railways fleet of historic steam engines. On this wonderful experience you will perhaps learn new meanings to old words such as tokens which control possession of the line, or permanent way which is the track and ballast that the trains run along.
Make the dream come true by driving a gorgeous steam locomotive in staffordshire with our friends at the churnet valley railway. Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including museums and art galleries, or tourist attractions. Also for the keen explorer, get the additional option to ride with the driver up front. The victorian goldfields railway offers the opportunity to drive one of our heritage steam or diesel locomotives while in charge of a goods train.
This unique experience to drive along our 6 mile railway, restored and relaid after a 30 year battle is. Discover a range of classic diesel and steam train experiences to get your next train journey on track. Step back in time with us and experience the romance of travel in bygone times as you pass through picturesque countryside, beautiful forest and historic towns. Opened in 1884 this is the last remaining fully operational branch line as used to open up rural victoria in the late 19th century. Driver experience day k190 victorian goldfields railway australian trains. Steam train maldon railway station, maldon traveller. Take your steam train experience to the next level.
The train station is, understandably, just outside the town centre but there several lunch spots in. Drive a steam train train driving experiences into the. The perfect gift for family, friends or colleagues. Following the near sellout of our driver experience days for both steam and diesel trains, we are delighted to announce that some additional dates have now been added. Get your engine drivers hat on for a steam train experience at spa valley railway where you get to be the driver. Driver experience days the gloucestershire warwickshire railway is a volunteer operated heritage railway in gloucestershire, offering a round trip of over 24 miles. The staff were wonderful and the whole experience is something i would recommend to anyone who has a dream to drive a steam loco for real. Drive a steam train drive a train the east lancashire railway. The diesel driver experience can be enjoyed on any day when we are not running passenger services, i. Find fantastic luxury trains and heritage steam gifts for a friend or even treat yourself.
Watch the driver as he works the regulator, bringing the train to the stations with inch perfect precision. This authentic steam era train experience links the historic gold mining towns of castlemaine and maldon. Dining and riding a steam train through the countryside is an unforgettable gift and day out for all. Enjoy a family day out or treat yourself and travel in our elegant first class carriages as you travel through the central victorian goldfields. For those who love steam trains, this unique opportunity will have you reliving the golden age of steam in the drivers cab of a classic light engine steam locomotive in the high weald countryside. Drive a steam train in staffordshire drive a train drive. We are both the longest heritage railway in essex and the closest to london, easily accessible via the tube network.
Admittedly, we had glorious weather so that really enhanced the experience. The ride is 45 mins each way but i wished it was longer. Drive a steam train train driving experiences into the blue. Driving and footplate experiences telford steam railway. On september 8th, 2018, heritage operator steamrail victoria ran their annual maldon experience with two exvictorian railways hudson steam locomotives r761 and r711 spirit of. Enjoy a family day out or treat yourself and travel in our elegant first class carriages as you. Have you or someone you know ever dreamt of driving a steam or diesel train.
J549 was also in operation on the victorian goldfields railway with a driver experience charter. Our driver experience participants have described this experience as awesome. This full day experience will see childhood dreams realised as participants get behind the controls of the engine with time to drive, fire and guard a heritage steam train. Steam trains are completely different to trains you see on the tracks today, they manually require their engines being stoked with coal to keep them burning. If you are a train enthusiast and what little boy or big boy isnt dont miss this days outing. Enquire at the booking office for details and availability. The four participants change over regularly during the. The ultimate steam train experience driving package. We offer the thrill of firing and driving a fullsized steam or diesel locomotive on one of britains premier preserved railways. Thanks to my driving instructor ian and fireman dave my day was more enjoyable than i could have imagined. The puffing billy railway offers train driver experiences in a 120 year old steam engine, a couliett locomotive built in 1886 for use in paris. This is the station the historic maldon castlemaine steam train leaves from so if you time it well, you can see the steam train depart or arrive, which is exciting for the children.
A fabulous time on the steam train from maldon to caslemaine and return. This is an exhilarating experience where the visitor takes the controls of the powerful locomotive for a day under expert tuition and supervision. This unique experience to drive along our 6 mile railway, restored and relaid after a 30 year battle is available to purchase for you and members of your family. Drive a train experience the past today the hiss of steam, the roar of a fire, the deep rumble of an engine and the shrill blast of a whistle, no youtube video or instagram pic can quite do justice to the inimitable experience of piloting a heritage steam or diesel engine. This steam train will take you back to the time when it was possible to change trains at castlemaine for a branch line trip to maldon.
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