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Driver Experience Days on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

We have teamed up with buyagift.co.uk to provide well organised and exciting driver experience programmes that can be enjoyed any day of the week throughout the year.

Day with the Driver

Ever wandered what the view is like from the cab of a diesel train, with the whole line in front of you? This is your opportunity to find out! Spend the day riding with one of our experienced drivers from the cab of a diesel train. You will also learn how to stable a train after use.

Full details, including booking can be found here from buyagift.co.uk
 

Drive a Diesel Train

Always wanted to drive a train? Well now's your chance! Spend the day receiving dedicated tuition from one of our experienced drivers learning about the preparation and operation of a diesel train. After lunch in our buffet car for you and up to three guests, you will have the opportunity to take the controls along a section of the line. After your drive, you will then learn about how to stable the train after use.

Full details, including booking can be found here from buyagift.co.uk

Drive a Diesel Train as part of a Team

Spend the day learning about the preparation and operation of a diesel train as part of a small team who have all received this gift. One of our experienced and knowledgeable drivers will give each person in the group an opportunity to take the controls after your lunch in our buffet car.

Full details, including booking can be found here from buyagift.co.uk

For the younger generation...

Unfortunately, due to legal requirements, participants of Driver Experience Days must be aged 18 or over. However, standard railway tickets make a great gift for under 18's. We have a variety of options to make your day interesting and enjoyable.

Some of these options may include but are not necessarily limited to:

  • Train journey from Wirksworth to Idridgehay return and/or Wirksworth to Ravenstor return

  • Footplate ride on a shunting engine

  • Lunch in our buffet car 

If you wish to discuss these options to create a unique day, please telephone Wirksworth Station on 01629 823076.
   A very 1950's scene 

The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB: 01629 823076 Copyright 2008 WyvernRail PLC