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FOOTPLATE RIDE

RIDE ALONGSIDE OUR CREWS ON THE LOCO FOOTPLATE

Quick Details

  • Ages: Over 18 only
  • Duration: 1.5 Hours

Adult (over 18)

£ 85

Journey information

Enjoy a unique experience as you join our crew on the loco footplate from Pant to Torpantau (5 miles). Experience the locomotive working hard on one of the steepest sections of Heritage Railway in the UK.
You will return in the carriage on the way back.

  • Departing at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00
  • Please note, departure times may vary slightly

Important Information

Participants must:

  • Be aged over 18 years.
  • Be physically and mentally fit enough to climb on and off the locomotive from ground level unaided.
  • Wear overalls or old cotton clothing that fully covers your arms and legs.
  • Wear sturdy shoes / boots that protect your feet – trainers are definitely not permitted.
  • Must not consume alcohol in the 12 hour period leading up to the ride / course or during the Footplate Experience.

Participants will be required to sign a waiver before travel.