Experiences

A wide range of experiences are available, for a family day out or to celebrate a special occasion. There is also a wide range of general events such as steam galas, children's events, and themed weekends to explore.

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2nd June 2023
Footplate Experience

Footplate Experience

Heatherslaw Light Railway, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland,

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty.

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty. Your day starts with a safety briefing complete with a tour of Heatherslaw sheds and yard. You will then be introduced to your loco with full instructions on how a steam locomotive works, how to drive, fire and prepare the loco for the day's operation. Once we have cleaned, polished and raised steam you and your instructor will attach the loco to the service train (8 coaches), then complete 5 full round trips to Etal. Included in the day is a packed lunch from BOES across at Heatherslaw Mill. The last task of the day is to ensure the loco is ready for the following day's service. Your experience includes a full round trip for up to 4 people on one of your trains. Start 08:30 finish 16:30, minimum age 18. Available on selected Fridays and Saturdays, April, May, June, September and October For full terms and conditions and how to book please go to our website and click shop https://www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk/shop

Date
2nd June 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Ford Forge, Heatherslaw, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TJ, GB
Distance
0 away
5th June 2023
Railway Experience Day

Railway Experience Day

Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden, Kent,

Railway Experience Day

Railway Experience Day - See our website for more details!

Date
5th June 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE, GB
Distance
0 away
6th June 2023
Footplate Experience

Footplate Experience

Heatherslaw Light Railway, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland,

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty.

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty. Your day starts with a safety briefing complete with a tour of Heatherslaw sheds and yard. You will then be introduced to your loco with full instructions on how a steam locomotive works, how to drive, fire and prepare the loco for the day's operation. Once we have cleaned, polished and raised steam you and your instructor will attach the loco to the service train (8 coaches), then complete 5 full round trips to Etal. Included in the day is a packed lunch from BOES across at Heatherslaw Mill. The last task of the day is to ensure the loco is ready for the following day's service. Your experience includes a full round trip for up to 4 people on one of your trains. Start 08:30 finish 16:30, minimum age 18. Available on selected Fridays and Saturdays, April, May, June, September and October For full terms and conditions and how to book please go to our website and click shop https://www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk/shop

Date
6th June 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Ford Forge, Heatherslaw, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TJ, GB
Distance
0 away
9th June 2023 - 10th June 2023
Footplate Experience

Footplate Experience

Heatherslaw Light Railway, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland,

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty.

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty. Your day starts with a safety briefing complete with a tour of Heatherslaw sheds and yard. You will then be introduced to your loco with full instructions on how a steam locomotive works, how to drive, fire and prepare the loco for the day's operation. Once we have cleaned, polished and raised steam you and your instructor will attach the loco to the service train (8 coaches), then complete 5 full round trips to Etal. Included in the day is a packed lunch from BOES across at Heatherslaw Mill. The last task of the day is to ensure the loco is ready for the following day's service. Your experience includes a full round trip for up to 4 people on one of your trains. Start 08:30 finish 16:30, minimum age 18. Available on selected Fridays and Saturdays, April, May, June, September and October For full terms and conditions and how to book please go to our website and click shop https://www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk/shop

Dates
9th June 2023 - 10th June 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Ford Forge, Heatherslaw, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TJ, GB
Distance
0 away
15th June 2023
Railway Experience Day

Railway Experience Day

Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden, Kent,

Railway Experience Day

Railway Experience Day - See our website for more details!

Date
15th June 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE, GB
Distance
0 away
29th June 2023
Railway Experience Day

Railway Experience Day

Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden, Kent,

Railway Experience Day

Railway Experience Day - See our website for more details!

Date
29th June 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE, GB
Distance
0 away
30th June 2023 - 1st July 2023
Footplate Experience

Footplate Experience

Heatherslaw Light Railway, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland,

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty.

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty. Your day starts with a safety briefing complete with a tour of Heatherslaw sheds and yard. You will then be introduced to your loco with full instructions on how a steam locomotive works, how to drive, fire and prepare the loco for the day's operation. Once we have cleaned, polished and raised steam you and your instructor will attach the loco to the service train (8 coaches), then complete 5 full round trips to Etal. Included in the day is a packed lunch from BOES across at Heatherslaw Mill. The last task of the day is to ensure the loco is ready for the following day's service. Your experience includes a full round trip for up to 4 people on one of your trains. Start 08:30 finish 16:30, minimum age 18. Available on selected Fridays and Saturdays, April, May, June, September and October For full terms and conditions and how to book please go to our website and click shop https://www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk/shop

Dates
30th June 2023 - 1st July 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Ford Forge, Heatherslaw, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TJ, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd July 2023
Railway Experience Day

Railway Experience Day

Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden, Kent,

Railway Experience Day

Railway Experience Day - See our website for more details!

Date
3rd July 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE, GB
Distance
0 away
10th July 2023
Railway Experience Day

Railway Experience Day

Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden, Kent,

Railway Experience Day

Railway Experience Day - See our website for more details!

Date
10th July 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE, GB
Distance
0 away
15th July 2023
Diesel Footplate Experience

Diesel Footplate Experience

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, Chinnor, Oxfordshire,

On Saturdays 20 May and 15 July you can get a feel of a first generation mainline diesel and experience the sheer power as you unleash its engine to tackle our steeply graded Railway! You will get to pull a rake of 1950s passenger coaches when you drive a round trip of the line up to our boundary gate at Thame Junction and return, all made under guidance from our experienced driving instructor. We are confident you will have a great time!

Our friendly and knowledgeable train crew will look after all our new Drivers and guide them throughout their Diesel Driver Experience. Starting with a Safety Briefing, we then give a familiarisation session with our locomotive, to show how it works and how to operate its controls. We'll show our new Drivers how to start and stop the locomotive and train safely and what to do as they take it and the train along the 6 mile round trip of the line. Price £395 (includes VAT) Enjoy one trip of the line as a solo driving experience - drive the mainline diesel to Thame Junction and return with expert tuition given by our experienced staff. You can take a second trip in the locomotive cab as an observer too. You can also bring along up to 6-Guests with you for a Free ride in the passenger coaches - it's always enjoyable to join in with the fun on a Driving Experience - even for those who are not driving! We are pleased to welcome guests of the driver to our Railway and up to 6 additional people can travel in the passenger carriages for Free, if arranged in advance. In addition, you and your guests are welcome to stay for more trips of the line and please do discuss with Chris by email below. Refreshments Your Driving Experience Course price includes refreshments for the Driver and one guest. We will be delighted to provide refreshments for additional guests at our regular prices. Special Requests Our aim is to ensure all of our visitors to have a wonderful and memorable visit with us. If you have a special request for your Driving Experience, do let us know and we’ll see how we can accommodate your wishes. For further information and to book? To find out more including diesel locomotive availability and to book, please email Chris, Experiences Coordinator, at driverexperience@chinnorrailway.co.uk

Date
15th July 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
Distance
0 away
17th July 2023
Railway Experience Day

Railway Experience Day

Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden, Kent,

Railway Experience Day

Railway Experience Day - See our website for more details!

Date
17th July 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE, GB
Distance
0 away
9th September 2023
Footplate Experience

Footplate Experience

Heatherslaw Light Railway, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland,

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty.

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty. Your day starts with a safety briefing complete with a tour of Heatherslaw sheds and yard. You will then be introduced to your loco with full instructions on how a steam locomotive works, how to drive, fire and prepare the loco for the day's operation. Once we have cleaned, polished and raised steam you and your instructor will attach the loco to the service train (8 coaches), then complete 5 full round trips to Etal. Included in the day is a packed lunch from BOES across at Heatherslaw Mill. The last task of the day is to ensure the loco is ready for the following day's service. Your experience includes a full round trip for up to 4 people on one of your trains. Start 08:30 finish 16:30, minimum age 18. Available on selected Fridays and Saturdays, April, May, June, September and October For full terms and conditions and how to book please go to our website and click shop https://www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk/shop

Date
9th September 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Ford Forge, Heatherslaw, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TJ, GB
Distance
0 away
22nd September 2023 - 23rd September 2023
Footplate Experience

Footplate Experience

Heatherslaw Light Railway, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland,

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty.

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty. Your day starts with a safety briefing complete with a tour of Heatherslaw sheds and yard. You will then be introduced to your loco with full instructions on how a steam locomotive works, how to drive, fire and prepare the loco for the day's operation. Once we have cleaned, polished and raised steam you and your instructor will attach the loco to the service train (8 coaches), then complete 5 full round trips to Etal. Included in the day is a packed lunch from BOES across at Heatherslaw Mill. The last task of the day is to ensure the loco is ready for the following day's service. Your experience includes a full round trip for up to 4 people on one of your trains. Start 08:30 finish 16:30, minimum age 18. Available on selected Fridays and Saturdays, April, May, June, September and October For full terms and conditions and how to book please go to our website and click shop https://www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk/shop

Dates
22nd September 2023 - 23rd September 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Ford Forge, Heatherslaw, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TJ, GB
Distance
0 away
29th September 2023 - 30th September 2023
Footplate Experience

Footplate Experience

Heatherslaw Light Railway, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland,

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty.

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty. Your day starts with a safety briefing complete with a tour of Heatherslaw sheds and yard. You will then be introduced to your loco with full instructions on how a steam locomotive works, how to drive, fire and prepare the loco for the day's operation. Once we have cleaned, polished and raised steam you and your instructor will attach the loco to the service train (8 coaches), then complete 5 full round trips to Etal. Included in the day is a packed lunch from BOES across at Heatherslaw Mill. The last task of the day is to ensure the loco is ready for the following day's service. Your experience includes a full round trip for up to 4 people on one of your trains. Start 08:30 finish 16:30, minimum age 18. Available on selected Fridays and Saturdays, April, May, June, September and October For full terms and conditions and how to book please go to our website and click shop https://www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk/shop

Dates
29th September 2023 - 30th September 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Ford Forge, Heatherslaw, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TJ, GB
Distance
0 away
7th October 2023
Footplate Experience 1 - Drive a Steam Train

Footplate Experience 1 - Drive a Steam Train

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Drive and fire a steam locomotive under guidance of qualified instructors

Drive and fire a steam locomotive under guidance of qualified instructors with a 2.5 hour experience. Light refreshments provided

Date
7th October 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
13th October 2023
Footplate Experience 2 - Drive a Diesel Train

Footplate Experience 2 - Drive a Diesel Train

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Drive a diesel locomotive under guidance of qualified instructors

Drive and act as 'secondman' on one of our resident BR Class 31 diesel locomotives, hauling empty passenger coaches. This is a half day experience where you will also get to act as shunter and guard. Light refreshments provided.

Date
13th October 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
13th October 2023 - 14th October 2023
Footplate Experience

Footplate Experience

Heatherslaw Light Railway, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland,

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty.

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty. Your day starts with a safety briefing complete with a tour of Heatherslaw sheds and yard. You will then be introduced to your loco with full instructions on how a steam locomotive works, how to drive, fire and prepare the loco for the day's operation. Once we have cleaned, polished and raised steam you and your instructor will attach the loco to the service train (8 coaches), then complete 5 full round trips to Etal. Included in the day is a packed lunch from BOES across at Heatherslaw Mill. The last task of the day is to ensure the loco is ready for the following day's service. Your experience includes a full round trip for up to 4 people on one of your trains. Start 08:30 finish 16:30, minimum age 18. Available on selected Fridays and Saturdays, April, May, June, September and October For full terms and conditions and how to book please go to our website and click shop https://www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk/shop

Dates
13th October 2023 - 14th October 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Ford Forge, Heatherslaw, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TJ, GB
Distance
0 away
14th October 2023
Footplate Experience 1 - Drive a Steam Train

Footplate Experience 1 - Drive a Steam Train

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Drive and fire a steam locomotive under guidance of qualified instructors

Drive and fire a steam locomotive under guidance of qualified instructors with a 2.5 hour experience. Light refreshments provided

Date
14th October 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
20th October 2023 - 21st October 2023
Footplate Experience

Footplate Experience

Heatherslaw Light Railway, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland,

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty.

Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty. Your day starts with a safety briefing complete with a tour of Heatherslaw sheds and yard. You will then be introduced to your loco with full instructions on how a steam locomotive works, how to drive, fire and prepare the loco for the day's operation. Once we have cleaned, polished and raised steam you and your instructor will attach the loco to the service train (8 coaches), then complete 5 full round trips to Etal. Included in the day is a packed lunch from BOES across at Heatherslaw Mill. The last task of the day is to ensure the loco is ready for the following day's service. Your experience includes a full round trip for up to 4 people on one of your trains. Start 08:30 finish 16:30, minimum age 18. Available on selected Fridays and Saturdays, April, May, June, September and October For full terms and conditions and how to book please go to our website and click shop https://www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk/shop

Dates
20th October 2023 - 21st October 2023
Event Type
Drive a Train
Location
Ford Forge, Heatherslaw, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TJ, GB
Distance
0 away