Here’s your unique opportunity to get behind the controls of a powerful diesel locomotive and enjoy a shared driving experience along a scenic railway in either Chinnor or Blaenavon.
After a warm welcome from the and a safety briefing, you’ll step onto the footplate, hear the signal clang, and then you’re off – covering 4 miles driving which will take approximately 30 minutes. Or, why not choose the 60 minute option from the above dropdown.
At the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, you 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. You’ll enjoy time in the cab and sharing driving duties along the scenic route between Chinnor and Princes Risborough.
If you select the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway, you’ll drive 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.
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