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We have an exciting and rare opportunity to drive and fire Ivatt Class 2 Number 41313 whilst it is visiting us from our friends at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway!
Ivatt 2MT tank engines would have been a regular sight along the Swanage Branch during the days of British Railways, so this Steam Footplate Experience gives you the chance to recreate a prototypical branch line service!
This experience is different to our standard offering because you can drive the entire trip between Swanage and Norden and back again, or if you would prefer to try your hand at firing the locomotive then the option is there. Participants will also receive a Swanage Railway goody bag which includes a certificate for your day and a Driver Experience mug.
Your experience will last approximately 60 minutes.
Per Person £395.00
Dates for IVATT TANK ENGINE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
| 31st Mar 2025 | SOLD OUT |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Important Note: If you are booking this as a surprise for someone, please supply an alternative name, contact address, telephone number and email address so that we do not inadvertently spoil the surprise.
For full details please contact our reservations team on 01929 475207.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
DRIVER EXPERIENCE AND FOOTPLATE RIDES
Persons taking part in these events must:
i) be able to climb up to and down from the Locomotive cab unaided.
ii) be 18 years of age or older.
Iii) not be under the influence of alchohol or drugs
iv) not suffer from epilepsy, any intolerance to heat, or other illness which may create a dangerous situation to occur on the footplate.
v) must sign a declaration as part of the pre-travel briefing and listen to and comply with all instructions and directions given by the Locomotive crew and any other Authorised person.
vi) Overalls or clothing which you do not mind possibly getting grubby should be worn. Long trousers, long shirt sleeves and enclosed shoes (i.e. not sandals) are compulsory . If the person travelling possesses safety shoes or boots these are ideal, but not essential.
vii) Customers must check in at Swanage Ticket Office at least 30 minutes before advertised departure time for safety briefing and introduction. Trains cannot be delayed for late arrivals. The Company will endeavour to move a late arrival to another departure, subject to space, but cannot guarantee such a space as these events generally sell out well in advance. The Company will not be liable for any loss as a result of a passenger arriving late.
All bookings are final, no refunds.
