Drive a Steam Train on The Kent & East Sussex Railway

Dates for early 2009 Introductory Steam Locomotive Driving Courses are detailed below, please note that these places will disappear quickly so you are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

Dates Available

Dates Fully Booked

March 2009		Monday		Tuesday		Wednesday		Thursday		Friday
				17th		18th		19th
				24th		25th		26th		27th
				31st
April 2009		Monday		Tuesday		Wednesday		Thursday		Friday
								2nd
				21st		22nd		23rd
				28th

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Dates for 2008 Footplate Tasters are listed below. They are available for either the 10:40 or 1:15 departures from Tenterden Station. Please telephone to confirm up-to-date availability.

RAILWAY EXPERIENCE COURSES
Steam Courses
Footplate Taster -£80
Introduction - £225 - inc. breakfast & souvenirs
Advanced - £650 - inc. an "I've driven a steam train" Tee Shirt and souvenir mug

Diesel Courses
A DMMU Cab Ride £70

Signal Box Experience £95
Please note: An administration charge of £10 will be levied if alterations to confirmed bookings are requested. Such requests will be granted at the discretion of The Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS

Book two courses within the same year and get a £20 discount.

Book three or more courses within the same year and get a £50 discount.

HOW TO BOOK The Sales Office is open between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. For further details or to make a booking, call at the office at Tenterden Town Station, telephone on 01580 765155 or email: enquiries@kesr.org.uk

For full details on RAILWAY EXPERIENCE DAYS click here

Read what a couple of participants have written about their day....

"I would like to thank all at Kent & East Sussex Railway for the warm welcome you all gave me when I atended your railway engine driving course. I did not know quite what to expect of the day but it turned out to be really good and interesting, it much exceeded my expectations in all ways. All the staff were very patient with us at all times no matter how stupid we were and also answered all our questions with keenness I could not fault in any way. The meal was also top class, fit for a king and so much of it too and we nearly drowned in all the tea all day long! I would not hesitate to recommend this day to anyone, well worth the cost".

 

"I write to express my gratitude for the driving course held last Friday. From start to finish it was a most excellent day, which was brought about by its friendliness, competance and teaching expertise of the team, they deserve the highest praise.

Thanks also to the catering staff for a first class meal which complimented the teaching.

A most enjoyable and intsructive day which I shall remember for ever".