DRIVER EXPERIENCE

Relive the golden age of steam and realise your dream of driving a steam engine, Diesel Engine OR Tram!

You will receive a warm welcome from your instructor here at Statfold Barn Railway followed by a safety briefing & information. You are then shown to the footplate where full instructions on the driving controls, firing techniques and other locomotive operating requirements are given. Then, taking turns with the other participants, you will become the driver and fireman!

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Please Note

• Driving a steam engine is physically demanding and can be hard work.

• You will need to be at least 16 years of age, in good health and reasonably fit since you will be climbing up and down from the footplate quite a few times during the day, as well as shovelling coal and operating heavy controls.

• Please let us know if the person taking the course has any disability, medical or learning conditions that we may need to be aware of.

• If you are undertaking the Tram Driving experience you will need to be in good health and reasonably fit as there are steps up onto the tram

• Please note that the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust reserve the right to reschedule any experience if the minimum amount of participants per day hasn’t been met.

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If you have any questions about these experiences please contact bookings@statfold.com