Steam Footplate Taster Day at The Bluebell Railway – more dates added!
Step back in time and feel the power of a working steam locomotive as you climb aboard the footplate, right alongside the driver and fireman. Learn the ropes, shovel coal into the firebox, and feel the heat as you help drive one of our beautifully restored steam engines.
Ideal for railway enthusiasts or anyone seeking an extraordinary day out, this hands-on experience offers a thrilling glimpse into the golden age of steam.
Available times for each date
9:30 | 10:45 | 12:30 | 13:45 | 15:00
Please note: All participants must arrive 30 minutes before their booked driving experience time.
“Thank you so much for a wonderful day at my footplate taster day. I had a fabulous time learning to drive the engine with Ben and Jim, who were both so friendly, patient and unflappable!
It was lovely to experience the station without lots of visitors, with the peace and quiet only broken by the birds and the engine steaming up and down. It was a wonderful few hours, thoroughly enjoyed by me, my parents and my husband.”
Looking for a gift for a loved one? Whether it’s the excitement of firing the engine or the satisfaction of being in control and driving one of our engines, this is an experience they’ll never forget!
