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!
Valid for 12 months. The minimum age for this experience is 18 years old. 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.
UK Standard Delivery
£3.99
Next Day Delivery
£5.99
Northern Ireland Standard Delivery
£3.99
InPost Delivery *NEW*
£2.49
Evri Parcel Shop
£3.99
Evri Parcel Shop - Next Day Delivery
£5.99
Premium DPD Next Day Delivery
£7.99
Premier - unlimited free next day delivery for a year with Premier Delivery for £9.99
Please note, some delivery methods are not available for products delivered by our brand partners & they may have longer delivery times
Something not quite right? You have 28 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.
Please note, for hygiene reasons, some of our items cannot be returned or refunded, including; Underwear, Pierced Jewellery, Grooming Products and Fragrance.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
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Drive a Heritage Diesel Train
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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!
Valid for 12 months. The minimum age for this experience is 18 years old. 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.
UK Standard Delivery
£3.99
Next Day Delivery
£5.99
Northern Ireland Standard Delivery
£3.99
InPost Delivery *NEW*
£2.49
Evri Parcel Shop
£3.99
Evri Parcel Shop - Next Day Delivery
£5.99
Premium DPD Next Day Delivery
£7.99
Premier - unlimited free next day delivery for a year with Premier Delivery for £9.99
Please note, some delivery methods are not available for products delivered by our brand partners & they may have longer delivery times
Something not quite right? You have 28 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.
Please note, for hygiene reasons, some of our items cannot be returned or refunded, including; Underwear, Pierced Jewellery, Grooming Products and Fragrance.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.