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Drive a steam engine for just £300!We're delighted to bring you the opportunity of driving a real life steam locomotive during the evenings at the Spa Valley Railway!
At the end of passenger service on some operating days this Summer you can book a slot at 17:00 to drive a steam locomotive light engine on a journey down the Spa Valley Railway taking the controls, operating the regulator, the brakes and the reverser as well as experiencing what its like to see the railway from the footplate. Our driver will give you full instruction throughout the journey and at the end of it you will be presented with a certificate commemorating your experience.
The participant will have the chance to drive a light steam engine (without carriages) from Tunbridge Wells West to Birchden Junction and back, a total of 8 miles driivng.
More dates for September and October will be added soon!
Please note the following/terms and conditions applicable to ALL Driver Experiences:
Please note: Guests cannot be accommodated on this experience, however, they are more than welcome to wait at Tunbridge Wells West and take photos with you before and after your experience.