Steam Locomotive Driving Course
Schedule
Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Swanton Street, Bredgar, ME9 8AT Sittingbourne, United Kingdom | Sittingbourne, EN
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Ever dreamed of driving a real steam locomotive? Make it happen with this Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience 🚂Spend a full day on the footplate learning how to fire, drive and handle a steam engine under the guidance of experienced instructors. The day runs from 10am to approx. 4:15pm, starting with a safety induction and introduction to how a steam locomotive works, followed by hands-on driving throughout the morning.
After lunch, carriages are coupled so you’ll experience the thrill of pulling a train on the line — the real deal.
☕ Morning & afternoon tea/coffee plus a light lunch included
🎁 An unforgettable gift, bucket-list experience or “grown-up dream” come true
👨👩👧 Friends and family welcome to watch all day and ride the afternoon train
Cost: £400 per participant (inc. VAT & lunch)
Spaces are limited — booking required.
https://bwlr.co.uk/next-open-day/
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