Steam Driver Experience
Take the Controls – Drive a Real Steam Locomotive!
Ever dreamed of driving a steam locomotive? Now’s your chance! Step onto the footplate and take charge of a magnificent steam locomotive on a full round trip from Rowsley South to Matlock and back. With our expert crews by your side, you’ll haul a traditional freight train through the breathtaking Derwent Valley – your hands on the regulator, your heart racing with excitement.
Feel the heat of the fire, hear the hiss of steam, and experience the thrill of working a real locomotive just as it was done in the golden age of rail. This is the ultimate heritage railway experience for any rail enthusiast or adventurer!
Bring family and friends – They can ride along in the guards van at the rear of the train, enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of steam travel while capturing photos and videos at special stops along the route.
Available most Saturday mornings throughout the season
Choose from two unforgettable sessions:
• 09:30 – 11:30
• 11:30 – 13:30
(Times are approximate.)
A special keepsake
At the end of your journey, you’ll be presented with a personalised commemorative certificate, signed by your driver – the perfect reminder of an experience you’ll never forget.
And to make your morning even better…
Each driver also receives a freshly made bacon or sausage cob before departure – the perfect way to start your steam adventure!
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Take the Controls – Drive a Real Steam Locomotive!
Ever dreamed of driving a steam locomotive? Now’s your chance! Step onto the footplate and take charge of a magnificent steam locomotive on a full round trip from Rowsley South to Matlock and back. With our expert crews by your side, you’ll haul a traditional freight train through the breathtaking Derwent Valley – your hands on the regulator, your heart racing with excitement.
Feel the heat of the fire, hear the hiss of steam, and experience the thrill of working a real locomotive just as it was done in the golden age of rail. This is the ultimate heritage railway experience for any rail enthusiast or adventurer!
Bring family and friends – They can ride along in the guards van at the rear of the train, enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of steam travel while capturing photos and videos at special stops along the route.
Available most Saturday mornings throughout the season
Choose from two unforgettable sessions:
• 09:30 – 11:30
• 11:30 – 13:30
(Times are approximate.)
A special keepsake
At the end of your journey, you’ll be presented with a personalised commemorative certificate, signed by your driver – the perfect reminder of an experience you’ll never forget.
And to make your morning even better…
Each driver also receives a freshly made bacon or sausage cob before departure – the perfect way to start your steam adventure!
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