Opened in 1884 this is the last remaining fully operational branch line as used to open up rural victoria in the late 19th century. If you would like an extra special behind the scenes experience, theres the opportunity to ride with the driver to get a close up look at the train operations additional fee and prebooking is required. As if that isnt just a little bit special, this steam train is red. The victorian goldfields railway offers you the opportunity to drive a train. This is the station the historic maldoncastlemaine steam train leaves from so if you time it well, you can see the steam train depart or arrive, which is exciting for the children. Its full steam ahead as you and an other customer take charge of a locomotive, with a footplate crew in support, for a 16 mile round trip. Learn to drive a steam railway engine on a magical steam train trip. Footplate experience realise your lifelong ambition. Mar 23, 2020 at maldon, with a steam loco in the background, we were married on the platform before travelling to muckleford where there is a shed that proved to be the perfect venue for chipsndips, cheese platters and cutting of the train wedding cake along with speeches etc. If so, then a footplate experience day at the midland railway butterley is just what you have been looking for. Whatever the name people from all walks of life and of all ages have a love of trains and would relish the chance to drive a real life steam or diesel locomotive engine.
Now you can relive those bygone days when the most powerful steam locomotives in the land headed great named expresses like the south yorkshireman and the master cutler, as they raced to the capital. Select a journey day out with thomas events and specials heritage train service train driver experiences if you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 03 5258 2069 or send an. If you have a passion for steam trains then this experience gets you up close and personal. After lunch with the crew, its time to climb back in to the drivers seat for the return journey to maldon. Each person is allowed to take up to six people to travel on the train for free when booking a driving experience. The bellarine railway start your journey with us here. Enjoy a family day out or treat yourself and travel in our elegant first class carriages as you. Steam train gift experience days activity superstore. The midnorfolk railway, the dereham to wymondham abbey line, offers the chance to drive former mainline locomotives through the glorious norfolk countryside under the guidance of our experienced and qualified instructors. It was so interesting to get a snapshot of yesteryear and how different things ran compared to todays modern railway systems. The must do activity for all visitors to central victoria.
Authentic steam railway linking historic castlemaine and maldon. Driver experience day k190 victorian goldfields railway. On this wonderful experience you will perhaps learn new meanings to old words such as tokens which control possession of the line, or permanent way which is the track and ballast that the trains run along. Drive a steam train on a steam engine driver experience course the ideal present or gift. Also for the keen explorer, get the additional option to ride with the driver up front.
Come along and experience firsthand firing and driving one the railways fleet of historic steam engines b. Welcome the victorian goldfields railway offers you the opportunity to drive a train. This unique experience to drive along our 6 mile railway, restored and relaid after a 30 year battle is available to purchase for you and members of your family. Be it steam or diesel, a drive a train experience makes for a fantastic gift for a family member or a friend, you can even purchase an open voucher so that the lucky recipient can choose when they want to embark on their journey. All certificates are for return travel and journeys may be commenced from castlemaine or maldon. Get up close and personal and experience the thrill of travelling on the footplate with the. After turning the locomotive on castlemaine turntable, youll enjoy a relaxing lunch with the crew before driving the train back to maldon. Whether its a steam or diesel loco, railway fans will love the chance to be the one up there in the cab operating the train. In recent years, all our steam and diesel driving courses have sold out within a few weeks of being advertised. I thoroughly recommend this experience, apart from driving a steam engine, it is a trip back to the old days when life was simpler and more leisurely. All the sights, sounds and atmosphere of an authentic steam train journey will take you back to. Victorian goldfields railway castlemaine 2020 all you. Hot lunch for the participant with the option to include guests halfday guided tour behind the scenes of the east lancashire railway.
Simply put, driving a train is a mustdo experience that realises all those childhood train driver dreams. You will drive and fire a coal fired steam railway locomotive pulling your own private train. Following the near sellout of our driver experience days for both steam and diesel trains, we are delighted to announce that some additional dates have now been added. Cab rides can be given as a gift see our ride with the driver page. Well, at the victorian goldfields railway, you can, and for a limited time, you save over 30% off both steam and diesel experiences. Nov 17, 2019 enjoy a drive along the back roads to the victorian goldfields, a trip in first class on a heritage steam train and some time in the first notable town in victoria maldon. The victorian goldfields railway runs regular steam trains along the branch line from maldon to castlemaine and return every sunday and wednesday. You will drive the steam locomotive with its goods train for one return trip between maldon and castlemaine. This steam train will take you back to the time when it was possible to change trains at castlemaine for a branch line trip to maldon.
Have you or someone you know ever dreamt of driving a steam or diesel train. Enjoy an excursion to the railways, ride a steam train and youll take in the sights, sounds and smells of these majestic locomotives. Steam train gift ideas victorian goldfields railway. Steam driver experience course bure valley railway norfolk. Drive a loco great central railway the uks only main. Giving you plenty of time to enjoy the train ride from the comfort of a carriage as well as experiencing the adrenalin of the locomotive. Meeting at the services mcdonalds wallan north, 1015 hume highway, wallan at 9. After turning the locomotive on castlemaine turntable, youll enjoy a relaxing lunch with the crew before changing drivers for the return journey to to maldon. This authentic steam era train experience links the historic gold mining towns of. The ultimate steam train experience driving package this is an exhilarating experience where the visitor takes the controls of the powerful locomotive for a day under expert tuition and supervision. Each voucher comes beautifully presented in a gift card, which in itself makes for a lovely souvenir. Steam railway experience days east anglian railway museum. A relaxing overnight break for anyone who wants to experience a trip back to an. Return trip for 2 people aboard a steam train from maldon to castlemaine on the.
A notforprofit, volunteer run organisation offering steam train rides, train driver experiences, group charters, as well as family events and specials. Take your pick from the various courses and sign up today. For those who love steam trains, this unique opportunity will have you reliving the golden age of steam in the drivers cab of a classic light engine steam locomotive in the high weald countryside. Get your engine drivers hat on for a steam train experience at spa valley railway where you get to be the driver. Nov 04, 20 the victorian goldfields railway offers you the opportunity to drive a train. This is the station the historic maldon castlemaine steam train leaves from so if you time it well, you can see the steam train depart or arrive, which is exciting for the children. Why not take a drive out to central victoria this weekend, through goldfield territory and experience the wonders of steam train travel. New steam and diesel footplate experience days added. Steam locomotive packages great central railway the uks. Preparation of steam locomotive for service driving a steam locomotive hauling passenger train 36 miles refreshments including a cooked lunch price.
As the only place in this country where you can drive a steam locomotive on a main line, this is truly the experience of a lifetime. Driver experience days gloucestershire warwickshire. Drive a steam train train driving experiences into the blue. You can also book your old style train tickets for the steam train at this station. Fun for the whole family as you get up close to a real steam train. A day out on our railway learning how to drive a steam or diesel locomotive is an ideal gift for a friend or relative, or indeed for yourself. I m p o r t a n t i n f o r m a t i o n departure information. Be a train driver for a day near melbourne ellaslist. Regardless of your choice you will be driving a locomotive pulling goods carriages. Bmw drivers club melbourne castlemaine maldon steam train. At castlemaine, youll have the chance to assist the signalman while the locomotive changes ends. Once you arrive into maldon, you can either jump on the free shuttle into the town, or walk the short distance along the bush track. Steam train driver experience the bellarine railway.
There are only a few more chances to ride on this unforgettable experience. Hauled by resident steam locomotive j549, the royal train. A fun family activity, youll enjoy the atmosphere, sights, sounds and movement of the historic steam train era. Sep 09, 2018 authentic steam railway linking historic castlemaine and maldon. Once upon a time every young boy aspired to be an engine driver when the sights, sounds and smells evoked the glory days of travel by train. The victorian goldfields railway offers a unique driver experience train where everyday visitors can drive a mighty steam or diesel locomotive along 17km of a classic victorian railways branch line. All the sights, sounds and atmosphere of an authentic steam train journey will take you back to another era when steam ruled the rails. Drive a steam train drive a train the east lancashire railway. This unique experience to drive along our 6 mile railway, restored and relaid after a 30 year battle is. Our two 1950s built passenger express steam locomotives will work hard as. You can catch the train for a return trip from either castlemaine or maldon stations.
Drive a steam train experiences start at bury bolton street station at 8. Steam train gift experience days the golden age of steam may be long gone, but the chance to enjoy a trip on a steam train is certainly not. Drive a train on a journey of adventure that you will never forget. The diesel driver experience can be enjoyed on any day when we are not running passenger services, i.
With so much history and character to immerse yourself in, this truly is the making of a dream come true. Youll travel across changing landscapes, meander through delightful towns and experience the best in railway hospitality. The victorian goldfields railway offers the opportunity to drive one of our heritage steam or diesel locomotives. The perfect gift for family, friends or colleagues. Driving and footplate experiences telford steam railway. Mar 23, 2020 welcome to the victorian goldfields railway. Driver experience days gloucestershire warwickshire steam. Journeys may be commenced at castlemaine or maldon ride with the driver for an modest extra fee, a ride on the engine can be added to your train journey experience. The steam driver experience is for those who enjoy the sights and sounds of a steam locomotive. Drive a steam train south devon railway tripadvisor. Learn to operate a steam locomotive and about other railway duties and, if you choose the fullday experience, you take control in our signal box, acting as both guard and crossing keeper. The bluebell railway will be running some a very special days for lovers of steam.
We offer a variety of experiences to suit your budget, interest and requirements from footplate rides to half and full day experiences driving a steam locomotive. At maldon, with a steam loco in the background, we were married on the platform before travelling to muckleford where there is a shed that proved to be the perfect venue for chipsndips, cheese platters and cutting of the train wedding cake along with speeches etc. Steam train driver experience bucket list experience. Watch the driver as he works the regulator, bringing the train to the stations with inch perfect precision. A gravel and mountain bike race against the historic victorian goldfields railway steam train between castlemaine and maldon. The railway offers individual, 2 person and 4 person driver experience packages on both steam and diesel locomotives. The victorian goldfields railway links the two history rich towns of maldon and castlemaine, travelling through boxiron bark forest, a beautiful region in which has seen some of the richest gold mining in australia.
Enjoy a family day out or treat yourself and travel in our elegant first class carriages as you travel through the central victorian goldfields. For a firsthand account of a participants experiences on a steam footplate experience course, click here. Apr 04, 2018 new steam and diesel footplate experience days added. Whats involved from march to october, the midland railwaybutterley holds a series of courses, where a maximum of 6 participants can learn how to operate and control a steam locomotive. Once you arrive into maldon, you can either jump on the free shuttle into the town, or. Puffing billy the puffing billy railway offers train driver experiences in a 120 year old steam engine, a couliett locomotive built in 1886 for use in paris. Learn to operate a steam locomotive and about other railway duties and, if you choose the fullday experience, you take control in our signal. The ultimate steam train experience driving package. We offer the thrill of firing and driving a fullsized steam or diesel locomotive on one of britains premier preserved railways. To feel the power of the locomotive with their own hands and experience the wonder of a bygone era.
Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gifts or team building with a difference. Enjoy a drive along the back roads to the victorian goldfields, a trip in first class on a heritage steam train and some time in the first notable town in victoria maldon. Drive a train there can be no better or more memorable surprise than to fulfil a childhood ambition and take to the footplate of one of our steam or diesel locomotives. The victorian goldfields railway is a heritage railway running between castlemaine and maldon which is a national trust notable town. Driving and firing for 16 miles, guarding and travel for 16 miles. We offer a variety of experiences to suit your budget, interest and requirements from footplate rides to half and full day experiences driving a. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his footplate ride up in the engine as his. A wonderful train experience for my retirement from mainstream railway operations, my colleagues bought me an experience day at loughborough driving a classic steam engine. The train will depart from southern cross and stop at selected suburban stations to pick up passengers. Driving experiences mid hants railway ltd watercress line. Lunch will be provided for you and your partner and can be provided for guests for a nominal fee.
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