Be it steam or diesel, a drive a train experience makes for a fantastic gift for a family member or a friend, you can even purchase an open voucher so that the lucky recipient can choose when they want to embark on their journey. We offer multiple driving experiences alongside our footplate and guard experiences. Driver experience days gloucestershire warwickshire steam. Drive a steam train drive a train the east lancashire railway. Hot lunch for the participant with the option to include guests halfday guided tour behind the scenes of the east lancashire railway. The victorian goldfields railway runs regular steam trains along the branch line from maldon to castlemaine and return every sunday and wednesday. For a firsthand account of a participants experiences on a steam footplate experience course, click here. Steam train gift experience days the golden age of steam may be long gone, but the chance to enjoy a trip on a steam train is certainly not. Bmw drivers club melbourne castlemaine maldon steam train. All certificates are for return travel and journeys may be commenced from castlemaine or maldon. Drive a steam train experiences start at bury bolton street station at 8. Welcome the victorian goldfields railway offers you the opportunity to drive a train. Our two 1950s built passenger express steam locomotives will work hard as.
This steam train will take you back to the time when it was possible to change trains at castlemaine for a branch line trip to maldon. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his footplate ride up in the engine as his. All the sights, sounds and atmosphere of an authentic steam train journey will take you back to another era when steam ruled the rails. Be a train driver for a day near melbourne ellaslist. Preparation of steam locomotive for service driving a steam locomotive hauling passenger train 36 miles refreshments including a cooked lunch price. After turning the locomotive on castlemaine turntable, youll enjoy a relaxing lunch with the crew before driving the train back to maldon. Hauled by resident steam locomotive j549, the royal train. Take your pick from the various courses and sign up today.
After lunch with the crew, its time to climb back in to the drivers seat for the return journey to maldon. I thoroughly recommend this experience, apart from driving a steam engine, it is a trip back to the old days when life was simpler and more leisurely. The victorian goldfields railway is a heritage railway running between castlemaine and maldon which is a national trust notable town. New steam and diesel footplate experience days added. Steam train driver experience the bellarine railway. The steam driver experience is for those who enjoy the sights and sounds of a steam locomotive. Enjoy an excursion to the railways, ride a steam train and youll take in the sights, sounds and smells of these majestic locomotives. Select a journey day out with thomas events and specials heritage train service train driver experiences if you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 03 5258 2069 or send an. You will be one on one with the driver, as participants you will help clean and prepare the loco before firing it up and taking it for a spin. The bluebell railway will be running some a very special days for lovers of steam. Come along and experience firsthand firing and driving one the railways fleet of historic steam engines b.
The midnorfolk railway, the dereham to wymondham abbey line, offers the chance to drive former mainline locomotives through the glorious norfolk countryside under the guidance of our experienced and qualified instructors. Take your steam train experience to the next level. I m p o r t a n t i n f o r m a t i o n departure information. After turning the locomotive on castlemaine turntable, youll enjoy a relaxing lunch with the crew before changing drivers for the return journey to to maldon. Drive a steam train south devon railway tripadvisor. The diesel driver experience can be enjoyed on any day when we are not running passenger services, i.
Drive a steam train on a steam engine driver experience course the ideal present or gift. The ultimate steam train experience driving package this is an exhilarating experience where the visitor takes the controls of the powerful locomotive for a day under expert tuition and supervision. Learn to operate a steam locomotive and about other railway duties and, if you choose the fullday experience, you take control in our signal. A day out on our railway learning how to drive a steam or diesel locomotive is an ideal gift for a friend or relative, or indeed for yourself. Located near maldon station is maldons eaglehawk motel ph 03 5475 2750. Enjoy a family day out or treat yourself and travel in our elegant first class carriages as you.
Cab rides can be given as a gift see our ride with the driver page. To feel the power of the locomotive with their own hands and experience the wonder of a bygone era. The victorian goldfields railway runs regular steam trains along the branch line. You will drive the steam locomotive with its goods train for one return trip between maldon and castlemaine. With so much history and character to immerse yourself in, this truly is the making of a dream come true. Watch the driver as he works the regulator, bringing the train to the stations with inch perfect precision. This authentic steam era train experience links the historic gold mining towns of castlemaine and maldon. Driver experience day k190 victorian goldfields railway.
The victorian goldfields railway offers you the opportunity to drive a train. Enjoy a family day out or treat yourself and travel in our elegant first class carriages as you travel through the central victorian goldfields. The train will depart from southern cross and stop at selected suburban stations to pick up passengers. Giving you plenty of time to enjoy the train ride from the comfort of a carriage as well as experiencing the adrenalin of the locomotive. A notforprofit, volunteer run organisation offering steam train rides, train driver experiences, group charters, as well as family events and specials. Meeting at the services mcdonalds wallan north, 1015 hume highway, wallan at 9. If you would like an extra special behind the scenes experience, theres the opportunity to ride with the driver to get a close up look at the train operations additional fee and prebooking is required. Driver experience days gloucestershire warwickshire. Authentic steam railway linking historic castlemaine and maldon. This is the station the historic maldoncastlemaine steam train leaves from so if you time it well, you can see the steam train depart or arrive, which is exciting for the children. The victorian goldfields railway offers the opportunity to drive one of our heritage steam or diesel locomotives.
Mar 23, 2020 at maldon, with a steam loco in the background, we were married on the platform before travelling to muckleford where there is a shed that proved to be the perfect venue for chipsndips, cheese platters and cutting of the train wedding cake along with speeches etc. We offer a variety of experiences to suit your budget, interest and requirements from footplate rides to half and full day experiences driving a steam locomotive. The victorian goldfields railway links the two history rich towns of maldon and castlemaine, travelling through boxiron bark forest, a beautiful region in which has seen some of the richest gold mining in australia. Whether its a steam or diesel loco, railway fans will love the chance to be the one up there in the cab operating the train.
All the sights, sounds and atmosphere of an authentic steam train journey will take you back to. Steam train gift experience days activity superstore. Each voucher comes beautifully presented in a gift card, which in itself makes for a lovely souvenir. At castlemaine, youll have the chance to assist the signalman while the locomotive changes ends. Drive a steam train train driving experiences into the blue. Sep 09, 2018 authentic steam railway linking historic castlemaine and maldon. The ultimate steam train experience driving package. The railway offers individual, 2 person and 4 person driver experience packages on both steam and diesel locomotives. Have you or someone you know ever dreamt of driving a steam or diesel train. Lunch will be provided for you and your partner and can be provided for guests for a nominal fee.
Whatever the name people from all walks of life and of all ages have a love of trains and would relish the chance to drive a real life steam or diesel locomotive engine. Footplate experience realise your lifelong ambition. The must do activity for all visitors to central victoria. Steam train driver experience bucket list experience. Drive a train on a journey of adventure that you will never forget. This unique experience to drive along our 6 mile railway, restored and relaid after a 30 year battle is. A wonderful train experience for my retirement from mainstream railway operations, my colleagues bought me an experience day at loughborough driving a classic steam engine.
This unique experience to drive along our 6 mile railway, restored and relaid after a 30 year battle is available to purchase for you and members of your family. Mar 23, 2020 welcome to the victorian goldfields railway. As if that isnt just a little bit special, this steam train is red. You can catch the train for a return trip from either castlemaine or maldon stations. Drive a train there can be no better or more memorable surprise than to fulfil a childhood ambition and take to the footplate of one of our steam or diesel locomotives. Learn to drive a steam railway engine on a magical steam train trip. Victorian goldfields railway can assist you with these gift ideas. We offer a variety of experiences to suit your budget, interest and requirements from footplate rides to half and full day experiences driving a. Now you can relive those bygone days when the most powerful steam locomotives in the land headed great named expresses like the south yorkshireman and the master cutler, as they raced to the capital. Driving and firing for 16 miles, guarding and travel for 16 miles. We offer the thrill of firing and driving a fullsized steam or diesel locomotive on one of britains premier preserved railways. Opened in 1884 this is the last remaining fully operational branch line as used to open up rural victoria in the late 19th century. As the only place in this country where you can drive a steam locomotive on a main line, this is truly the experience of a lifetime.
On this wonderful experience you will perhaps learn new meanings to old words such as tokens which control possession of the line, or permanent way which is the track and ballast that the trains run along. The bellarine railway start your journey with us here. If you have a passion for steam trains then this experience gets you up close and personal. Following the near sellout of our driver experience days for both steam and diesel trains, we are delighted to announce that some additional dates have now been added. Return trip for 2 people aboard a steam train from maldon to castlemaine on the. Regardless of your choice you will be driving a locomotive pulling goods carriages.
A fun family activity, youll enjoy the atmosphere, sights, sounds and movement of the historic steam train era. Journeys may be commenced at castlemaine or maldon ride with the driver for an modest extra fee, a ride on the engine can be added to your train journey experience. Steam train gift ideas victorian goldfields railway. For those who love steam trains, this unique opportunity will have you reliving the golden age of steam in the drivers cab of a classic light engine steam locomotive in the high weald countryside. Also for the keen explorer, get the additional option to ride with the driver up front. You can also book your old style train tickets for the steam train at this station. In recent years, all our steam and diesel driving courses have sold out within a few weeks of being advertised. The victorian goldfields railway offers a unique driver experience train where everyday visitors can drive a mighty steam or diesel locomotive along 17km of a classic victorian railways branch line. There are only a few more chances to ride on this unforgettable experience. Nov 04, 20 the victorian goldfields railway offers you the opportunity to drive a train. If so, then a footplate experience day at the midland railway butterley is just what you have been looking for.
Victorian goldfields railway castlemaine 2020 all you. Its full steam ahead as you and an other customer take charge of a locomotive, with a footplate crew in support, for a 16 mile round trip. Steam railway experience days east anglian railway museum. Learn to operate a steam locomotive and about other railway duties and, if you choose the fullday experience, you take control in our signal box, acting as both guard and crossing keeper. Drive a loco great central railway the uks only main.
Once you arrive into maldon, you can either jump on the free shuttle into the town, or walk the short distance along the bush track. Puffing billy the puffing billy railway offers train driver experiences in a 120 year old steam engine, a couliett locomotive built in 1886 for use in paris. Apr 04, 2018 new steam and diesel footplate experience days added. Dont just ride it, drive it now 30% off ever wanted to drive a train. Once upon a time every young boy aspired to be an engine driver when the sights, sounds and smells evoked the glory days of travel by train. The perfect gift for family, friends or colleagues. This authentic steam era train experience links the historic gold mining towns of. This is the station the historic maldon castlemaine steam train leaves from so if you time it well, you can see the steam train depart or arrive, which is exciting for the children. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gifts or team building with a difference. Once you arrive into maldon, you can either jump on the free shuttle into the town, or. It was so interesting to get a snapshot of yesteryear and how different things ran compared to todays modern railway systems.
Well, at the victorian goldfields railway, you can, and for a limited time, you save over 30% off both steam and diesel experiences. Steam locomotive packages great central railway the uks. Fun for the whole family as you get up close to a real steam train. Each person is allowed to take up to six people to travel on the train for free when booking a driving experience. Enquire at the booking office for details and availability. Why not take a drive out to central victoria this weekend, through goldfield territory and experience the wonders of steam train travel. Steam driver experience course bure valley railway norfolk. Nov 17, 2019 enjoy a drive along the back roads to the victorian goldfields, a trip in first class on a heritage steam train and some time in the first notable town in victoria maldon.
A gravel and mountain bike race against the historic victorian goldfields railway steam train between castlemaine and maldon. Get your engine drivers hat on for a steam train experience at spa valley railway where you get to be the driver. We have a choice of the most lovingly restored and maintained steam railways so you can take a journey back in time on a train from the past. Driving and footplate experiences telford steam railway. Enjoy a drive along the back roads to the victorian goldfields, a trip in first class on a heritage steam train and some time in the first notable town in victoria maldon. A relaxing overnight break for anyone who wants to experience a trip back to an. Whats involved from march to october, the midland railwaybutterley holds a series of courses, where a maximum of 6 participants can learn how to operate and control a steam locomotive. Get up close and personal and experience the thrill of travelling on the footplate with the. At maldon, with a steam loco in the background, we were married on the platform before travelling to muckleford where there is a shed that proved to be the perfect venue for chipsndips, cheese platters and cutting of the train wedding cake along with speeches etc. Youll travel across changing landscapes, meander through delightful towns and experience the best in railway hospitality.
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