Standard Experience - £345
Our standard experience day gives you the opportunity to
have a complete round trip over the full length of our line
with a steam engine. You will alternate between driving and
firing, spending 5 miles doing each.
You will learn about the workings of the engine and the operation
of our railway under the guidance of our fully qualified crew
and experience the thrill of footplate life.
The journeys will cover the full length of our picturesque
line, through coastal, wood and heathland scenery, taking
in our stations at Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt.
This package is offered on several dates throughout the year
and we take six participants a day. Each participant may bring
up to six guests.
The morning session begins at Weybourne at 07.30, where participants
will help to prepare the engine for the day. When steam has
been built up there will be a short break for refreshments,
before the first two participants rejoin the crew on the footplate
for a full round trip. Meanwhile the other participants will
be given a guided tour of the Engine and Carriage Sheds or
travel behind in the support coach. After the first trip,
the groups will swap over so that the next couple has an opportunity
to drive and fire. At 12.30, there will be time for lunch.
The afternoon session starts at Weybourne at 13.30, where
the remaining participants go on the footplate. The day will
end with helping to dispose of the engine.
Helping to prepare and dispose the locomotive is optional.
Participants are welcome to take part in as much or as little
as they like throughout the day, although you will each get
only one round trip on the footplate.
Each participant receives a certificate of attendance. Early
booking is advised as we only have a limited number of places
each year and they have previously been booked up early. Booking
details are at the bottom of this page.
These are not courses and there is no examination. You
just enjoy yourself!
Diesel Experience - £245
Our Driver Experience days are not only limited to steam
enthusiasts. We cater for diesel fans as well. The railway
operates several main line locomotives including a Class 25,
Class 31, Class 37 and a Class 47, as well as a DMU. These
form an integral part of the railway's operations and are
available for use on experience days. Experience a wide range
of duties from acting as second man right up to driving the
locomotive.
Spaces for Diesel Driver Experiences are limited, so again
early booking is recommended.
Dates
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to check availability or purchase driver experiences online.
Here are the dates for the 2008 Driver Experience Days:
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Date:
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Experience:
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7 April 2008
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Standard
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18 April 2008
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Standard
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28 April 2008
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Standard
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2 May 2008
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Standard
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12 May 2008
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Standard
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16 May 2008
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Standard
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3 October 2008
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Standard
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6 October 2008
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Standard
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10 October 2008
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Diesel
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13 October 2008
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Standard
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If you would like more information, or have any queries, please
do not hesitate to contact us. The contact details are below.
Should you wish to book the details of how this can be done
are below.
Please note it is not possible to request a specific locomotive
for one of our driver experience days.
We regret that due to organisational and administrative
costs that all deposits are non-refundable, although wherever
possible we will attempt to provide you with alternative dates.
If dates are changed without a valid reason, and we are unable
to fill the place left vacant, we reserve the right to charge
a re-booking fee.
Driver Experiences are subject to the circumstances
prevailing at the time and can be subject to change. The railway
reserves the right to make short notice alterations for technical
or operational reasons. It is possible that changes are made
due to circumstances beyond our control, however we will always
try to keep within the terms of the offers as stated. We always
do our best to monitor and maintain the high standards of
our Driver Experience Days.
Safety is paramount at all times, please do nothing
that might compromise this. Please be aware that, due to legal
and insurance restrictions, only persons between the ages
of 18 and 70 are allowed to participate on these experiences.
How to Book
Online:
Click here
to book a Driver Experience online.
Telephone:
Call 01263 820800.
Open daily between 10 am and 4 pm.
All major credit and debit cards accepted.
E-mail:
enquiries@nnrailway.co.uk
Please note that all train services
and attractions are subject to amendment or cancellation without
notice. The NNR cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience
or disappointment caused.
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