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Drive an Engine
Full fill your childhood dream and become an engine driver for a day!
Full and Half Day Diesel Driver Experience Courses
Your visit includes:
General Information
Available on most operating days- see Operating Days for dates
Safety briefing
Tour of engine
Basic training on driving techniques
2.5 mile journey
Drive and ‘secondman’ over 5 mile return journey
Breakfast and light lunch (full day only)
Opportunities for photography
Certificate and photograph
Course fee - £150.00 full day £75.00 half day
Download an application form
Please e-mail
us to check booking availability.
The completed form and payment should be posted to us, alternatively
please visit us in person. If you have any queries, please get in touch.
Up to 2 Guests travel free of charge
Guests' children must be 10 years of age or over
Course participants must be physically fit, be able to climb a 6ft vertical ladder and be at least 18 years of age
Bookings for all courses are invited from any person over the age of 18 years. However, conditions apply to persons with limited mobility, or those with learning difficulties.
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