Every locomotive enthusiast had the dream to get their hands on the controls of a train. This 1:1 Train Driving Experience along the East Kent Railway where you will drive the train on a return trip from Eythorne. Your experience will be 1:1 so you don't have to share your driving time with anyone else and have the experienced and knowledgeable instructor focused fully on you. You will either be in control of a Vanguard Class or Ruston & Hornsby diesel shunters that used to be used by the MoD. You can make the day even more special by inviting up to 4 guests to ride as passengers as you drive, a great way to share your experience with the ones you love. It's the perfect gift for someone who loves all things trains.
Drive a train on the East Kent Railway
Ex MoD shunters available
A return journey to Eythorne as driver
Invite 4 guests to ride in the brake van
Exclusive 1:1 train driving experience
Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
Drive a diesel shunting locomotive
Get to grips with the controls on a short practice session
Drive the locomotive for a return trip to Eythorne
Information and facts about the loco from your experienced instructor
Invite up to 4 passengers to ride on the train while you drive
Experiences last around two hours
Minimum age 18
Participants must have a good, general level of fitness and be able to climb up and down onto a locomotive without assistance.
Tuesday to Friday and some occasional Saturdays between April - October
Due to the popularity of this experience, please book well in advance to avoid disappointment
Morning and afternoon sessions are generally available
Location:
East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell, Dover
Minimum Age: 18 years
Locomotives used for the experience are subject to change, and specific locos can not be guaranteed
Suitable outdoor clothing and appropriate safety footwear should be worn
It is advisable to bring gloves
Spectators are welcome at no extra charge
Invite up to 4 passengers to ride on the train while you drive
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- once you buy a voucher you are not then left to book the experience yourself. We handle your booking from A-Z, not only providing online dates but also dealing with the supplier to secure your date. Even after you have had your experience, we will ask you for a review of the event to ensure everything went ok.
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Customer Reviews for the 1 to 1 Train Driving Experience - East Kent Railway
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Wayne
A fantastic experience. The staff were great on the day Loved every minute.
Cannot recommend enough
JC Heaver
Great value brilliant staff and amazing experience one to one driving for at least three hours Brilliant
Nick
Fantastic experience!! Loved every minute of it.
Man running it was so friendly and informative.
Hoping I get another birthday gift of this again
Lewis
Superb day, knowledgable and friendly crew, highly recommended
Nigel B
A fantastic experience, having the railway to yourself for the morning or afternoon. Made to feel like part of the team, as was my wife who accompanied me in the brake van but also got opportunity to be in the cab and get involved.
This was bought as a gift for me but great value for money and I was able to get involved in every aspect.
Godfrey Hawkes
The experience of a lifetime. My friendly tutor-driver was so good. It was a pleasure learning about the locomotive, track and signalling from him. Will recommend the experience to anyone who shows an interest.
Ron Sturdy
A very pleasant birthday treat from my partner as always wanted to drive a train. Very warm reception from Ron, Georges, Mark, Jill & Alfie. Very much hands on experience on a one-to-one basis & it's only you that operates the controls on your experience. Location very easily accessible as next to Shepherds Well main line station if you do not drive there. As a further surprise understand I will receive in due course a dvd of my experience which was not expected but pictures taken by Georges.
Ian Mortimer
Everything about the East Kent Railway was outstanding. The people (particularly Danni, James, Calum and Mark), the location, the experience and even the weather. I just can't recommend it highly enough. If you are in the least bit tempted, as they say, just do it.
Bob cherry
Excellent
Wonderful people very helpful.
Give them a ring first and they can explain the experience.
It's a one to one, and you won't regret it
Henry silk
Had a great experience really enjoyed the morning was shown everything to do with driving the train all the staff where great
Daniel Lands
07 August 2024
I was met by Clive who took me through all the controls and gauges on the train. He gave me a brief history of the train and after a short lesson we was off. I won’t go into much detail on what you do as don’t want to spoil the fun but would definitely go again. A must if you’re a train fanatic and enjoy the history of the local train line there. The staff were excellent and helped make the day. (Cafes good as well)
Glynne
09 August 2024
A fantastic experience. The team couldn’t have been more helpful or enthusiastic. You get to do everything they promised plus more. Brilliant to be able to drive the train with guests in the attached brake wagon with expert tuition. They even give you a guided tour. Thoroughly recommend!
David Cross
16 September 2024
It was a very enjoyable hands on experience. I actually got to drive the train under strict supervision for a distance of over ten miles including going through a tunnel and observing various speed restrictions and sounding the horn in the appropriate places.
I was also shown round a signal box and a coach which carried the late Queen to Kings Lynn.
An absolutely fantastic day.
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