Bronze Steam Engineman Course
Schedule
Thu Apr 09 2026 at 09:30 am to 05:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Railway Station, TA24 5BG Minehead, United Kingdom | Minehead, EN
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The Bronze stage course is carried out over two days and has theoretical and practical elements. Numbers are limited to a maximum of six participants to ensure you get the full experience from your course. Day 1 - has talks and demonstrations on safety, making steam and boiler management, locomotive operation and signalling theory, meaning you have the the best possible information for day 2. The day also includes visits to the signal box, locomotive sheds and workshops.
Day 2 - starts at 07:00 to prepare the locomotive for the day's work including oiling and lighting the fire. Watch as the steam that you've created brings the loco to life. The climax of the day's proceedings is three round trips from Minehead to Blue Anchor hauling an empty passenger train.
You will have one trip firing and the other driving and spend the other trips in the coaches learning about the other end of the business with the Guard. The day ends with disposal of the locomotive and certificate presentation for completing the course successfully.
You must be 18 years+ to take part in the Steam Engineman Courses.
This two day course includes lunch and refreshments on both days and course notes including detailed diagrams.
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The Railway Station, TA24 5BG Minehead, United Kingdom, 60 The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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