D1062 Driver Footplate Experience Course
2025-09-26 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Bewdley, Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY12 1DP, United Kingdom
There is nothing quite like the sight and sound of a diesel locomotive in full cry! Choose your locomotive and experience the power and surge of adrenaline as you take the controls of your favourite Class on our full day Experience, including a tour of Kidderminster Diesel Depot!Our Diesel Footplate Experiences operate throughout the year utilising our heritage fleet of diesel electric and hydraulic locomotives, hauling a heavy train in which up to 10 guests travel free of charge.
What’s included:

Safety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley
Tour of the locomotive engine room, including a start-up procedure demonstration.
Travel in the cab; driving for 8 miles, and acting as second man for 8 miles. A further 16 miles is spent in the rear cab of the locomotive (only available when locomotives with 2 cabs are used), with the option to spend an additional 32 miles travelling in the train with your guests.
Travelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.
Tour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot
Only 4 participants per experience.
Bring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge.
Opportunities for photographs.
A presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.

Diesel Footplate Experience, £625.00:

6 June – Class 37
13 June – Class 42
27 June – Class 50
4 July – Class 52 – fully booked
11 July – Class 37
18 July – Class 50
25 July – Class 52 – fully booked
15 Aug - Class 52
26 Sep - Class 52

Diesel Footplate Experiences 2025
Driver: Alan Berck-May, Secondman: Mark Taylor (am)
Driver: Darren Shelmerdine, Secondman: TBA (pm)
