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A Day with a Train Driver on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Product code: 1181806

See the track from the driver’s point of you as you spend a day with them in the footplate

The Ecclesbourne Valley is situated in Derbyshire’s Gentle Valley, stretching from the northern outskirts of Derby to the delightful town of Wirksworth, gateway to the Peak District. You will spend the day with an experienced train driver, learning how to prepare the train to run and watching the train embark on the first journey of the day from the front car. You may enjoy lunch in the buffet car with a guest of your choice. To round off the day you will assist with putting the train away for the night.
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£199

Location

Derbyshire (Midlands)

Agenda

You will spend the day on the day with an experienced train driver. After a safety briefing in the morning you will enjoy a morning of riding in the front car with the driver. You will then have a buffet lunch in one of the train cars a guest of your choosing. In the afternoon you will continue driving in the front car alongside the driver. To finish off the day you will help pack away the train for the night.

Notes

Your voucher is valid for 10 months. You are free to contact the operator to book your experience. This experience is only available on weekends and bank holidays. Participants must be over 18 years of age and must be reasonably fit and in good health. Stout footwear is recommended. Participants may not consume any alcohol on the day of the experience. You may bring a guest who can watch you drive the train. Additional guests are welcome but cost £18.00 a head, which includes an all day travel ticket and lunch. All dates are subject to availability.

       
       
 

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