8 Mile Diesel Locomotive Driving Experience

The Experience

• Approx 2 Hours with 2 hours experience
• 3 UK Venues

Drive a Classic Diesel Locomotive - 8 Mile Shared Experience

Step aboard for an unforgettable shared driving experience and take turns at the controls of a classic British diesel locomotive on a heritage railway.
At the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, you and your fellow participant will experience the power of a Type 4 Class 47. Delivering around 2,500 bhp, these impressive locomotives have been hauling trains across Britain since the 1960s. Following a full safety briefing, you’ll each enjoy time in the cab, sharing driving duties along the scenic route between Chinnor and Princes Risborough.

Alternatively, at the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway, you’ll take turns driving a Type 3 Class 37. Famous for its unmistakable sound and rugged reliability, this much-loved locomotive offers a truly hands-on experience through the striking South Wales landscape, guided by an expert crew.

At the Watercress Line in Hampshire, you’ll take turns at the controls of a classic Type 2 Class 31. Introduced by British Rail from the late 1950s, the Class 31 enjoyed a long and varied career on passenger, freight and engineering duties across the network. Under the guidance of an experienced crew member, you’ll discover the character of this classic diesel first-hand on one of Britain’s best known heritage railways between Alton and Medstead & Four Marks Stations.

Perfect for sharing with a friend or family member (select the for TWO option), this 8-mile experience offers a choice of three classic ex-British Rail locomotive types and combines heritage, power and hands-on driving for a memorable day on the rails.

The Package

•⁠ ⁠Ex BR Class 31, 37 or 47 Diesel Locomotive driving experience
•⁠ ⁠⁠Experience runs with 2 participants alongside the train crew
•⁠ ⁠Drive the train for 8 miles (approx. 60 minutes at the controls)
•⁠ ⁠Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
•⁠ ⁠Familiarisation session with the locomotive to show how it works and the operating of its controls
•⁠ ⁠The loco is a 'light engine' (no carriages)
•⁠ ⁠Guidance from an experienced train driving instructor
•⁠ ⁠⁠Allow approximately two hours for this experience

Restrictions

• Maximimum Age 90
• Minimum Age 18

Please read Terms and Conditions of this Adventure before continuing