Special Museum Events:
We have a number of events throughout the year to keep every member of the family happy, find out more by clicking on the pictures below:
Nothing of Interest there?
Have a look at our events listing as apart from the special events show above, we have some standard steam or diesel days, where you can have unlimited rides on trains pulled by Steam or Diesel Engines.
Steam Railway Experience Courses
If being an engine driver has been one of your dreams, here's your chance.
Our popular full day Steam Railway Experience Courses return for 2008, the participant will get the chance to take control of a full size steam train, and control it whilst operating on our fully signaled demonstration line.
But that's not all!
You'll learn all about the operation of a steam train and general railway working, supported all day by our friendly fully qualified instructors.
Courses run throughout our summer season, and we take a maximum of six people per course to ensure that all members of the group get a fair amount of time taking on the various roles.
The Day Includes:
- - Learn all about the operations of a railway
- - Drive and Fire a Full Sized Steam Locomotive
- - Act as a Guard on the Train
- - Act as Signalman on the fully signaled Railway
The course is suitable for anyone of average fitness, male or female, aged 18 to 70, and don't worry, there are no tests to pass to complete the course.
The Cost of the Course is £195 (Gift Vouchers Available) and operates from 9am until approx 5pm. There will be a maximum of six people on each course.
- - A Full Lunch and Refreshments
- - A Years Membership to the Museum
- - A Railex Book giving insight into the working of a locomotive and the railway in general
- - A Certificate of your Day’s Experience
- - A Group Photograph
Friends and Family are welcome to attend, the cost for each additional Adult is £8 or £4 for Children (Under 16), this includes the days admission to the Museum, Lunch and Refreshments.
2008 Course Dates:
2 August 2008 - Full
4 October 2008 - Full
18 October 2008 - Full
All our course dates for 2008 are now full. If you would like to book an open voucher to be used in 2009, this can be arranged.
How to Book:
To book a course or make further enquires, please contact us at the Museum, via the Visitor Centre, by phone on 01206 242524 - 10am to 4pm, or use our Contact Form to send an email. Also our Railex Leaflet is available for download.
Safety on the day
- Strong shoes or steel toe caps must be worn. Trainers are not suitable.
- We recommend that overalls are worn. These must be cotton. We can loan overalls at no extra cost.
- No alcohol is permitted during the day.
- Be prepared for a long day in a hot, dirty and tiring environment.
Refund Policy
Please note that cancellation will be subject to an administration fee. If you are unable to attend on your booked date but would like to join us on a different date, this can be arranged at a cost of £25. Should you need to cancel completely more than 4 weeks prior to the course date the administration charge will be 25% of the course fee. If you need to cancel less than 4 weeks prior to the course date we regret that we are unable to refund any of the course fee.
Please note the engine used on the day may be different to that shown in the photographs.