01 Aug GWSR Gold Footplate Steam Driving Experience
Some people get a train set; fewer people get a chance to enjoy the real thing – but you can do just that
A Footplate Experience course on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is something that is sure to thrill and certainly makes a brilliant Christmas, birthday or anniversary gift!
Friday, 11th October
8:30am – 5:30pm
The Gold course runs from Toddington on selected Fridays, costing £625. Each of the 8 participants can be accompanied by up to two guests at £30 each who may travel in the brake coach during the course.
Please note that participants must be over 18 and all guests must be over the age of 16. We are unable to accept children.
The course includes:
- Full English breakfast on arrival in our onsite Café for participants and guests
- Explanation of the day’s events and safety briefing
- Two round trips between Broadway, Toddington and Cheltenham, a total of 56 miles, during which you will fire and drive your steam locomotive over the full 14 miles of the line, hauling up to seven heritage railway carriages, under expert supervision
- Packed lunches for participants and guests
- Signal box tour (participants only)
- Free year’s membership of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust for the participant, including member’s benefits (worth up to £35)
- Free GWSR Guide Book
- Personalised commemorative certificate signed by your driver and fireman
- Group Photo
- A commemorative gift
For more information and to book tickets, please click here