Drive A Steam Train Experience
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Bring your childhood dreams to life as you step onto the footplate of a full-sized, fully operational heritage steam train and take control of the magnificent e…
Bring your childhood dreams to life as you step onto the footplate of a full-sized, fully operational heritage steam train and take control of the magnificent engine.A steam train driving experience on the East Lancashire Railway is exactly that.
Your chance to drive a real, historic steam train.
You'll learn all about the engineering and controls, spend time practising with our current drivers, firemen and firewomen, and then become a part of the crew yourself.During this hands-on, intensive, full day experience, we'll take you behind the scenes on the ELR, showing you places that the general public never gets to see.You'll enjoy a hot lunch and then we'll put you behind the controls of one of our heritage steam engines to fire, guard and drive the train yourself.Book this once in a lifetime steam train driving experience - an extra special treat for yourself or an unforgettable gift for a loved one.What's includedDrive a steam train on the ELR and you'll:• Get a full safety briefing with the crew• Drive a steam train for 8 miles• Fire a steam train for 8 miles• Guard for 8 miles, then relax and enjoy travelling as a passenger for 8 miles• Enjoy a hot lunch (One guest allowed per participant.
Extra charge of £30.00 per lunch and guided tour.)• Join a half-day guided tour behind the scenes of the East Lancashire Railway• Have plenty of wonderful photo opportunities• Take home a commemorative certificate• You are more than welcome to add a guest to join you to travel onboard the carriage, join you at lunch and attend the guided tour.
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East Lancashire Railway
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