Locomotive No.3 is normally used for our Steam Experiences
We have teamed up with BuyAGift to offer some unique experience courses which make ideal gifts.
Participants of our Experiences must be aged 18 or over and be of reasonable fitness.
Steam Locomotive Driving Experience for One
This steam locomotive driving experience for you and a chosen guest is fantastic for railway enthusiasts. Spend the morning learning about the operation of the locomotive and practicing your driving under instruction from our experienced crew by performing some shunting in Wirksworth Yard before taking lunch in our Pullman Buffet. Your final challenge, have you learnt the skills to master our 1 in 27 incline?
Full details, including how to book, can be found here.
Locomotive No.3 carries a brake van
Steam Locomotive Driving Taster
Our Steam Locomotive Driving Taster session is an unforgettable experience for railway enthusiasts! The experience consists of learning about the operation of a small steam locomotive from our experienced crew, before taking the controls to perform some shunting movements in Wirksworth Yard. The experience typically lasts 2 hours.
Full details, including how to book, can be found here.
Day Rover Ticket
Day Rover Tickets are a perfect gift for those who wish to buy a great gift without spending the Earth! It is also available to under 18's giving them the opportunity to spend the day out on the railway. The ticket allows unlimited travel for the whole of any operating day on any of our services that are running. This gives you the total freedom to hop on and off the train as much as you like so that you can explore the excellent local towns and villages that we serve.
Book online now from our Online Ticket Office.