Drive a Heritage Diesel Train A Footplate Experience with Lunch 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.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!LOCATIONS

• Derbyshire, Wirksworth

ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE

• This experience is available on selected weekdays and weekends, throughout the year.
• This experience will last for approximately 6 hours.
• 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.

VOUCHER VALIDITY Please Note: Vouchers are typically valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Please check the season of any intended experience, as this may be shorter than the Voucher validity. You will find the expiry date printed on the Voucher. You must book and complete your experience prior to the expiry date, please note booking lead times apply.