Steam Footplate Experience

Service Description

Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of our steam locomotive, 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, then you 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. The last task of the day is to ensure the loco is ready for the following day's service. Start 08:30 finish 16:30 Minimum age 18. For more information, please contact info@heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk