£425+
Kidderminster
Footplate Experiences – Steam
Prices From: £425.00
Have you dreamed of being on the footplate and driving a steam engine at Severn Valley Railway.
About the experience
Experience the challenge of driving and firing a steam locomotive hauling a heavy train of carriages in which your 10 guests can travel free of charge. Running over the whole length of the line, you will steam through Bewdley Tunnel, glide across Victoria Bridge and storm up Eardington Bank, so make sure you keep the pressure up!
Locomotives normally used on the Footplate Experiences: 1450, 4930 Hagley Hall, 7714, 13268, 75069.
2025 Steam Footplate Experiences
What’s included:
- Safety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley Station
- Detailed instruction on how to drive and fire a locomotive.
- Travelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.
- Bring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge.
- Opportunities for photographs.
- A presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.
