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06-Jul-2010
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Railway Experience Days

A chance of a lifetime to realise a childhood ambition and drive a steam engine. Ideal for a birthday treat, a special anniversary, corporate hospitality or pure self indulgence.

Relive the golden age of the Great Western Railway at Didcot Railway Centre where the original GWR engine shed is home to a fine collection of lovingly restored locomotives, looked after by the members of the Great Western Society.

The Day consists of:

The day commences at 8am with coffee and breakfast rolls and concludes at 4pm with the presentation of a Certificate of your day's experience.

Download a Railway Experience Days Booking Form (64kb .pdf file)

Railway Experience Days - 2010

March
23 - Railway Experience Day

April
13 - Tank Engine Experience Day

May
13 - Guest Engine Experience Day (City of Truro)
14 - Guest Engine Experience Day (Lydham Manor)
18 - Railway Experience Day - FULLY BOOKED

June
8 - Tank Engine Experience Day
22 - Tank Engine Experience Day

July
6 - Tank Engine Experience Day
20 - Railway Experience Day - FULLY BOOKED

August
17 - Tank Engine Experience Day - FULLY BOOKED

September
7 - Tank Engine Experience Day - FULLY BOOKED
14 - Railway Experience Day - FULLY BOOKED

October
12 - Tank Engine Experience Day
26 - Railway Experience Day

On Railway Experience Days we use ‘Mogul’ 2-6-0 No. 5322. On Tank Engine Experience days we use Great Western Pannier Tank No. 3650 or No. 3738.

The Inclusive Cost

Railway Experience Days, with No. 5322: £295

Tank Engine Experience Days: £200

Guest Engine Experience Days: £350

Participants are welcome to bring up to 2 guests (who must be booked in advance) who can accompany you for the tour and enjoy the day for £25 each including lunch. This is not suitable for young children.
To book please complete the attached form. If you have a Visa or MasterCard you can make a reservation by telephoning Didcot (01235) 817200 (Mondays to Saturdays 9am to 5pm). Railway Experience Days operate with a minimum of six participants; confirmation will be made when the minimum has been reached, or your alternative offered.

Download a Railway Experience Days Booking Form (64kb .pdf file)

 

Recreating the golden age of the Great Western Railway