The unique experience of learning how to fire and drive a fifteen inch guage steam locomotive!
Starting with the preparation of the locomotive, all aspects of loco management will be explained, so no previous knowledge of steam is necessary. From here, we progress to lighting the loco and raising steam, then tuition will be given on how to drive on our training stretch, learning how to feel the regulator.
Once your training is completed, the whole line will be made available and running light, you'll be free to run with supervision with the "Light Engine", learning the route.
After this, a goods train will be coupled on and the process repeated to feel the effects of a train on the loco, then you'll progress on to the coaching stock. The day ends with dropping the fire, cleaning down and putting the loco to bed.
Itinerary :
- Arrival and welcome
- Preparation of the locomotive
- Light the loco and raise the steam
- Tuition on how to drive
- Goods train coupled and more driving
- Progress on to the coaching stock
- Drop the fire, clean down and put the loco to bed
Dress :
Old clothing and sturdy shoes are recommended.
