Drive a Heritage Diesel Train: Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Experience

Spend the day on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway learning about and trying your hand at the operation of heritage diesel trains in a group with one of our friendly drivers. One of our experienced drivers will introduce you to railway operations in the morning and you will take it in turns to drive the 18 mile return journey between Wirksworth in the Derbyshire Peak District and Duffield just north of Derby, in a 1950s heritage Diesel Railcar.

• Format: gift voucher pack.
• Guests can ride in the passenger saloon and take in the beautiful views of the countryside whilst you're driving.
• Lunch will then be served in our Pullman Buffet at Wirksworth Station for yourself and one guest and additional guests may purchase off the menu.
• The afternoon allows you opportunity to get to grips with a large main line heritage diesel locomotive as you do the 18 mile return journey once more taking it in turns with your fellow experience guests.
• A Guard's brake van is normally attached so that guests can ride behind the locomotive whilst you're driving, they can stand on the veranda whilst you're going along in summer or have the wood-burning stove lit to keep warm in winter! .
• What to bring: The Voucher.
• Duration: This experience will last for approximately 6 hours.
• Location: Wirksworth, Derbyshire.
• Minimum age is 18.
• Restrictions: The minimum age for this experience is 18 years old. You must be able to climb in and out of the locomotive from ground level. There are no qualifications required for this experience. This experience is available on selected weekdays and weekends, throughout the year.
• Your voucher will arrive packaged in our presentation gift pack.
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The locations, length and availability of experiences may vary. Age restrictions apply. Under 18s will need to be accompanied by an adult. Medical and other restrictions may apply, if in any doubt you should consult your doctor. Some experiences are dependent on appropriate weather conditions.
• Voucher valid for 12 months.
• Gift voucher is valid until .
• 1 year.
• EAN: 5055901974177.