Diesel Footplate Taster 2022

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Class 09 Diesel Footplate Tasters

Looking for a special and unique birthday or retirement present?

Well good news – we will be running Class 09 Diesel Footplate Tasters in May 2022!

The perfect experience for anyone who’s ever dreamed of being an ‘engine driver’!

 Your Experience:

  • An individual 1 hour ‘Hands On’ driving experience with one of our experienced loco crews within the station area, doing small shunt moves and short runs on the line 
  • Your own guided tour of Carriage and Wagon Workshop
  • Hot drink and a breakfast bap or a slice of cake in the King George V Buffet at Horsted Keynes Station
  • A certificate for you to take away on completion 

Images credited to Mike Hopps and Richard Farrant.


Price:

£180.00 per person


 Participants must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be reasonably fit and in good health - i.e. able to ascend and descend a ladder unassisted
  • Wear suitable protective clothing, which covers arms and legs at all times. Clothing that may easily melt or catch fire if it comes into contact with hot surfaces/materials is not suitable (e.g. polyester/nylon). Gloves are also advisable.
  • Wear sturdy footwear.
  • Not attend the experience under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Read the Medical Standards and meet the requirements in the Medical Self-Assessment Questionnaire before being allowed to take part
  • Take a negative COVID-19 Lateral Flow test in the morning before attending the railway for their booked session and provide the result to the railway. Unfortunately a positive test result will mean that you will be unable to participate on the day. Rebooking / refunding will be considered on a case by case basis.

Please note:

  • Participants will be required to complete a the Medical Self-assessment Questionnaire prior to taking part. Bluebell Railway reserves the right to cancel bookings where the participant fails to meet the required health standards
  • Bluebell Railway reserves the right to reschedule or cancel a driving experience if the minimum number of participants booked for a specific day is not reached, or for any other reason
  • The locomotive used for this experience may vary subject to availability

Facilities:

  • Toilets are available at the Station

Parking:

  • There is free parking at Horsted Keynes Station. 

Accessibility:

  • As this event uses a diesel locomotive, we regret that it isn't suitable for wheelchair-bound passengers
  • Accessible toilets are available at Horsted Keynes Station

Tickets:

  • Tickets are valid for the date and time specified on the ticket only
  • We regret we are unable to offer any discounts for this service

 

 

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